Carhartt Washed Duck Active Jac vs Carhartt Firm Duck Traditional Coat

Both are Carhartt's warmest-rated 12-ounce duck jackets, so the choice comes down to hood versus collar and soft versus firm duck. The Washed Duck Active Jac is a hooded, broken-in soft duck jacket with lighter 100 g recycled insulation, better for everyday wear and layering. The Firm Duck Traditional Coat is a longer, stiffer work coat with arctic-weight insulation, Wind Fighter windproofing, a two-way zip, a bi-swing back and six pockets, and its 4.6-out-of-5 owner rating reflects years of hard use. Buy the Jac for a hood and a softer feel; buy the Traditional Coat for maximum wind protection and durability on the job.

• Choose the Washed Duck Active Jac if you want an attached hood, a softer broken-in feel and a jacket that layers easily over a sweatshirt.
• Choose the Firm Duck Traditional Coat if you work outdoors in wind and cold and want a longer, stiffer, pocket-heavy coat with a two-way zip.