All-Around Jacket

Amazingly well put together! 5lbs of wool makes up an XL jacket. I have several items from WeatherWool and i keep coming back because the quality is unlike anything I’ve had.
I just bought it so I cannot testify to the wamth in the northern Maine winter. By judging by the heft and other products I own from WeatherWool, I don’t think it’ll be an issue even in the wet bone-chilling cold we get. But I did wear it in my 74° living room for an hour. I wasn’t too hot either.
Buy it without hesitation; you won’t regret it!

How could anyone possibly give this jacket anything other than a 5-star review? It certainly is an amazing jacket that will replace several in your closet!
Good: The weight screams quality and warmth. I just bought mine and even in 90° in the end of July I didn’t overheat while trying it on around the house. But once October comes, it’ll be my everyday jacket through April.
Lynx coloring is beautiful! I love it. I have an OD Green and a Lynx pattern anarak and I decided to go with the Lynx pattern because it’s that awesome!
I bought the double hood first… hoping to match the Lynx anorak. The dye lots are different so in an attempt to match (and gave me another reason to buy the AAJ) I bought it. No regrets!
Improve: I don’t write bad comments, just areas where improvement could be made. That being said, the inside pockets could be a lot larger. I’m thinking about my weather wool seamless hat, scarf… gloves? There isn’t a place inside to keep them. If there was, it’s be more bulky so I’m guessing that was part of the decision making process. I haven’t put them in the outside pockets yet but I will try the fit once needed.
Hanging the jacket can be challenging. Is there a strap or something anyone found where you can connect it to the buttons out back? I can see where a hook would be a problem. Currently, I’m using two wooden hangers in my home.
Conclusion: I live in central Maine. Our winter is typically wet and cold 6-7 months out of the year. I will certainly get my use out of this jacket as well as I have my other products. I can’t wait to see how this stacks up to our wet-heavy snow. I did put my double hood under the shower for 5 minutes and water hadn’t soaked through, so I’m anxiously awaiting winter. Crazy to think, but I’m curious. It is bulky and heavy. Something that I’ve been looking forward to wearing for a few years.

I recently acquired the WeatherWool All-Around Jacket (AAJ) and wanted to share some initial thoughts, particularly regarding sizing and comfort.

Fit & Sizing: At 5’8” and approximately 170 lbs, I typically wear a medium T-shirt. I opted for a size small in the AAJ, and it fits comfortably, allowing room for layering underneath.

Comfort & Warmth: Despite the cold weather here, I’ve been wearing the jacket over just a T-shirt in temperatures around the 30s°F, and it’s kept me comfortably warm.

Design & Quality: The Lynx pattern is visually appealing. The jacket features high-quality zippers, durable buttons, and meticulous stitching.

Comparison: I also own a Single Mackinaw Cruiser, which I appreciate for its durability. However, the AAJ is heavier yet softer against the skin, making it versatile enough to wear over a T-shirt - the Mac is too scratchy for that.

Additional Notes: I purchased the jacket through WeatherWool’s Lending Library, a generous program offered by Ralph. I appreciate his responsiveness and the assistance he provided when I previously ordered an anorak earlier this year.

Overall, the AAJ has made a strong first impression, and I look forward to seeing how it performs over time.

I just received my AAJ in black, the fit and finish is fantastic. Customer service seems to be top notch, even if I didn’t appreciate the lack of relative response on my sizing question I still quickly received a reply via text. Since then it’s been great though. I am a broader shoulder guy and don’t want to wear a bag of a jacket either. I followed the online guidance of measuring a well fitting jacket and it worked out well for me. The jacket I measured happened to be Filson and I ordered a medium as a result. I typically wear a L or even XL as a reference so I’d size down if you want it somewhat form fitting. It fits my upper torso well but is slightly baggy in the waist, but I recognize this is more of a performance and true outdoor coat rather than an easy/stylish fashion statement.

I just received my AAJ in Lynx today and absolutely love it. While this is not a true review of subjecting it to the elements, I'm confident that I know what I have in this short time. Top to bottom, this is without a doubt, the highest quality garment that I've ever put my hands on. No need to elaborate on that.

I wore it for a while in the house and out on the deck (upper 30's tonight) alternating a few times with my heavy insulated Scentlock jacket to help eliminate first impressions and get a good feel for it. For reference, I've never worn the Scentlock walking to or from my hunting spot and don't plan on that with the AAJ as I would overheat (typically worn in single digits up to mid 40's in MA until I opt for something lighter).

Tested outside in the upper 30's:
Neck area: much warmer than the Scentlock with the collar up and can button the collar with a layer on that also has a collar (I can't do that with other garments). Upper chest and shoulders area: about the same, maybe a touch warmer? Midsection: possibly a bit cooler due to more draft (had the drawcord cinched a bit but not all the way and would probably be eliminated sitting down or in my hunting saddle). Hand warmer pockets: Much warmer.

Inside the house: Felt much cooler which is a huge positive....I could easily see using this while sitting still in the woods in warmer temps. Stealth factor: Much quieter when moving my arms.

I tested it with just a T-shirt on, and it's unbelievably soft next to the skin. Maybe as soft as my merino under layers yet still feels very durable! The only minor "issue" I had is with mobility in the arms, but I honestly think that's to be expected with a heavy wool garment, double material on the elbows, and with me personally having long arms. This is NOT a knock on the product in any way, just honest feedback. I almost run out of movement in the elbows when I put my arms up to flip the collar up. That's when the arms are bent all the way back and elbows are straight out. Mobility gets better above my head such as putting on a hat or reaching for something above my head. And the mobility is still good for my intended uses - cold weather walks, ice fishing, putting a long gun to my shoulder or drawing my bow. If I were rock climbing in this, it wouldn't work....but I don't think anyone is buying if for that haha. It would still feel good paddling a kayak or canoe.

For the fit, I have a large. I'm 6'2", 205, 44" chest, and a 34" waist. It's true to size and is just about perfect. It's a little baggy around my waist. but not bad by any means. It's a good fit with just a T-shirt. And it has plenty of room for my 400 g merino base layer along with a heavier merino wool sweater. I would still have room for a vest but probably not another layer on the arms.

Overall I love it and can't wait to get it in the weather. The ice is finally thawed on the lake, and I can't wait to try it out on the kayak!