Recommendation for a light jacket

alliswell · Oct 20, 2007

I'm looking to replace a gray nylon spring/summer jacket I have. Anyone have suggestions where I could find a light jacket with the following specs:

- 1 color, preferably mid-dark gray
- lightweight (windbreaker, basically)
- shirt collar
- zip fastening
- handwarmer pockets, no others
- No elastic
- Not Members Only
- No hood

I've searched STP, backcountry, bluefly, all of the department stores online and drawn a blank. If anyone has bought a similar jacket recently and can tell me where, I'd be grateful.

-TIA

whacked · Oct 20, 2007

What is your budget? Not knowing that variable, I'd say Baracuta and the Whodini x MJK jacket (and may be MJK's winter jacket, as well) are your best bets.

Edit: go here for info on Michael J Krell's offerings.

bsyde82 · Oct 20, 2007

YMC nylon double zip jacket

i have one in navy and i love it...very light jacket. fits perfect and has really nice details in all the right places. it comes in navy, brown, and i think olive. i believe blackbird carries it in navy and brown, although i got mine at fred segal. its also available on endclothing, a uk website

its 168 i believe at blackbird.

robbie · Oct 20, 2007

+1 on baracuta.

alliswell · Oct 20, 2007

The Harrington is out, unfortunately, because of the elasticated waist, and the colors. Thanks for the suggestion, though - I wanted one so much when I was ten, which dates me a little.

Budget is $200 max. This is a just a jacket for rainy summer days, one that is casual enough to work with sneakers and simple enough to work with business casual/dress shoes.

MJK's whodini looks like a good fit, but the pockets have too much going on, and the fabrics not going to work on an 80F day.

Originally Posted by robbie

+1 on baracuta.

j · Oct 20, 2007

Originally Posted by letmebefell

The Harrington is out, unfortunately, because of the elasticated waist, and the colors. Thanks for the suggestion, though - I wanted one so much when I was ten, which dates me a little.
The Baracuta G4 is similar to the usual G9 but with button cuffs and buckle adjusters at the waist:

http://www.oipolloi.com/oipolloi/sho...et-Lotus-Green

DNW · Oct 20, 2007

I have an Arc'Teryx softshell windbreaker that I wear quite often. It's been discontinued now, but I beleive the replacement is the Sigma family of jackets. It's pricey, but well worth the money as you can wear it down to 40 degree weather with just a sweater underneath.

alliswell · Oct 20, 2007

That's pretty close to what I want. Is it available anywhere other than Japan?

Originally Posted by j

The Baracuta G4 is similar to the usual G9 but with button cuffs and buckle adjusters at the waist:

http://www.oipolloi.com/oipolloi/sho...et-Lotus-Green

denimdestroyedmylife · Oct 20, 2007

^ The UK.

evilgeniusdan · Oct 20, 2007

OiPolloi ships internationally.

I actually like the G4 a lot better than the G9.

slipgun · Oct 21, 2007

Do they make copies of the G4? I've seen various G9s around, but don't recall any non-Baracuta G4s.

whodini · Oct 21, 2007

Originally Posted by letmebefell

The Harrington is out, unfortunately, because of the elasticated waist, and the colors. Thanks for the suggestion, though - I wanted one so much when I was ten, which dates me a little. Budget is $200 max. This is a just a jacket for rainy summer days, one that is casual enough to work with sneakers and simple enough to work with business casual/dress shoes. MJK's whodini looks like a good fit, but the pockets have too much going on, and the fabrics not going to work on an 80F day.
When I glanced at the thread title I immediately thought of these two jackets as I own both. For what it's worth, I live in Costa Rica and the Whodini works out well with the warmer (80-85F) days that lead to cooler rainy evenings. I say that truthfully and not just because of obvious contractual endorsement.

Another recommendation that sounds similar to what you're looking for is American Apparel's nylon windbreaker: http://store.americanapparel.net/n431.html While the quality may come into question, I've owned one for roughly a year and haven't had a single issue. The only problem I see is the elastic waist.

Yaz · Oct 21, 2007

Originally Posted by letmebefell

I'm looking to replace a gray nylon spring/summer jacket I have. Anyone have suggestions where I could find a light jacket with the following specs:

- 1 color, preferably mid-dark gray
- lightweight (windbreaker, basically)
- shirt collar
- zip fastening
- handwarmer pockets, no others
- No elastic
- Not Members Only
- No hood

I've searched STP, backcountry, bluefly, all of the department stores online and drawn a blank. If anyone has bought a similar jacket recently and can tell me where, I'd be grateful.

Dickies makes a basic jacket like you've described...its called the Eisenhower and you can get it either lined or unlined. Might be too casual for what you are looking for, however.

rach2jlc · Oct 21, 2007

Check out Yoox and ebay for an Italian brand called "Postcard." I always post this one in the "favorite unknown Yoox Brands" or "best brands nobody has ever heard of" because I love their lightweight jackets and windbreakers. Construction and details are great (sturdy nylons and cottons, RIRI zippers, etc.) and though the retail is very high... 300 Euros+... nobody ever buys it and so you can get them on Yoox, yoox's ebay site xstyleshop, or on regular ebay for $25-50. I've got two or three jackets and I think that about $30, shipping included, is the highest I've ever paid.

j · Oct 21, 2007

Originally Posted by slipgun

Do they make copies of the G4? I've seen various G9s around, but don't recall any non-Baracuta G4s.
There are occasionally Harrington style jackets with button cuffs and/or side buckles instead of elastic, but I've never seen a dedicated on-purpose G4 copy. You could check the usual mod/skinhead brands such as Merc, Fred Perry, etc. though.

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