Rothco Vintage Lightweight M-65 Field Jacket vs Nike Chore Coat

The Rothco Vintage Lightweight M-65 is the better pick for anyone who wants a military field jacket look, more pockets and a stowaway hood in a soft washed cotton. The Nike Chore Coat is the tougher, simpler garment: heavyweight canvas, triple-needle stitching and a roomy loose fit that layers well. Owners of the Nike coat call it durable and versatile with a slightly oversized fit; the Rothco is lighter and less protective in rain or cold.

• Choose the Rothco M-65 if you want the classic field jacket silhouette, four button-flap pockets and a packable hood in a soft, broken-in cotton.
• Choose the Nike Chore Coat if you want a heavy canvas workwear layer with reinforced stitching and a relaxed fit for layering.