How warm is the Active Jac compared with a puffer?

The 80g Thinsulate lining plus the 12-ounce duck shell handles cold, windy days well, and many owners wear it through winter over a hoodie. It is warmer and tougher than a light puffer but heavier and less packable.

Is this the same as the classic J130?

It is the updated J130, built from Carhartt Crew feedback. The changes are the hood drawcords with cord locks and a reworked zipper for smoother use and added durability.

Does it run true to size?

The cut is roomy and boxy, which leaves space for layering. Shoppers who want a closer fit often go down a size.

No. The cotton duck sheds light snow and blocks wind, but it is not waterproof and will soak through in sustained rain.

What is the insulation made of?

80 grams of 3M Thinsulate featherless insulation, paired with a quilted nylon lining that makes the jacket easy to slide on and off.

Can I wear it for everyday use, not just work?

Yes. The washed finish and hood make it a common casual winter jacket, though the heavy canvas feels stiffer than a fashion jacket.

What do buyers say about the Carhartt Mens Washed Duck Insulated Active Jacket?

Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 14 ratings.

Where can I buy the Carhartt Mens Washed Duck Insulated Active Jacket?

14 stores we checked sell it, including Blue Collar Mercantile, Poshmark, eBay, Callie Kay's, BellXcel.

Carhartt Mens Washed Duck Insulated Active Jacket

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At Poshmark, for $70.00, 46% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.

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What reviewers say

4.9 / 514 ratings

Owners rate the Active Jac very highly and describe it as warm, tough and long-lasting. Most criticism centers on how heavy and stiff the duck feels at first and on the roomy fit.

What people mention

WarmthPraisedOwners say the Thinsulate lining keeps them warm in cold, windy weather without a heavy down feel.
DurabilityPraisedReviewers report the duck shell holding up over years of hard outdoor use.
WeightCriticisedSeveral note the jacket is heavy and stiff compared with a synthetic puffer.
FitMixedThe cut is described as boxy and roomy, which suits layering but feels loose on some wearers.
Weather protectionMixedIt handles wind and light snow well, but owners say it is not waterproof in sustained rain.

About the Carhartt Mens Washed Duck Insulated Active Jacket

This is the Carhartt Washed Duck Insulated Active Jacket, style 104050 J130. It is an update to the Active Jac, redesigned with feedback from the Carhartt Crew. The zipper has a new design for smoother use and added durability, and the hood has drawcords with cord locks.

The shell is heavyweight, 12-ounce, 100% ring-spun washed cotton duck. The lining is quilted nylon, so the jacket goes on and off easily. Insulation is 80g 3M Thinsulate, a featherless fill that adds warmth without weight. The main seams are triple-stitched, and the sleeve hems are reinforced with Cordura.

The jacket has a full-zip front and an attached hood with an inner drawcord and cord lock. Internal rib-knit storm cuffs help keep out the cold, and elbow pleats allow ease of movement. It has two lined front pockets, one with a pen stall, and two inner pockets.

Style

104050 J130

Shell

12-oz 100% ring-spun washed cotton duck

Lining

Quilted nylon

Insulation

80g 3M Thinsulate featherless insulation

Closure

Full-zip front

Hood

Attached, with inner drawcord and cord lock