Carhartt

I saw the Carhartt Acadia Jacket at the 2010 Summer Outdoor Retailer show and immediately wanted to test it out. I have a number of Carhartt coats, but they are all too bulky for performance activewear. That's where the Acadia fits in. This has all the bomber features you'd expect from Carhartt, triple seam stitching, taped seams, a durable fabric; AND it's lightweight, waterproof and breathable.

Carhartt Acadia Jacket Skiing

The Carhartt Work Dry Thermal Crew Neck makes an excellent baselayer for outdoor adventures or for cold-weather work. The Work Dry fabric wicks moisture away from the skin, so you stay dry and warm. It's 100% polyester knit, with flat-lock seams that are durable and prevent chaffing. The fabric has an anti-odor treatment.

Work Dry Thermal on the Slopes

The Short Sleeve Twill is Carhartt's classic work shirt. The fabric is wrinkle-resistant with a stain-repel-and-release finish. I found the shirt to be very comfortable, while at the same time extremely durable. I really like the buttons system. I usually don't like to work in button up shirts because I always snag a button and it busts off. I didn't have that problem with the twill work shirt.

Carhartt Short Sleeve Twill Work Shirt

Carhartt recently introduced a new pant, the Washed Twill Dungaree. It's a lightweight version of the popular canvas work pants. You still get the hammer loop, side utility pockets and reinforced seams, without getting the "work pant" look. I had a number of clients ask me, "Are those Carhartts?" I'd laugh and say "Yeah, and I'm going to hike in them after our meeting."

Carhartt Washed Twill Dungaree in the Office