Carhartt Yukon Extremes Insulated Active Jac vs Carhartt Yukon Extremes Traditional Coat

Both are the same Level 4 Yukon Extremes platform: 500-denier Cordura shell, 150g Thinsulate, Wind Fighter and Rain Defender. The Active Jac is the shorter, hooded jacket with a 28 1/4-inch back length and a fixed Thinsulate hood; the Traditional Coat is the longer coat at 32.25 inches with Full Swing stretch shoulders and elbows, and its hood is sold separately. Buy the Active Jac if you want a hooded jacket for active work; buy the Traditional Coat if you want more coverage and arm mobility. Owners rate the Traditional Coat 4.5 out of 5 across 813 ratings, and the shared shell and insulation mean durability is comparable.

• Choose the Yukon Extremes Active Jac if you want an attached insulated hood and a shorter jacket that moves with you on active outdoor work.
• Choose the Yukon Extremes Traditional Coat if you want a longer coat with Full Swing stretch shoulders and elbows, and you don't mind buying the hood separately.