There's not much better than the feeling of the first few real days of fall. It's when the temps finally drop, and the chill in the air signals winter's on its way and summer's heat has finally faded. It also means it's time to break out the fall wardrobe, and that includes pulling out a smattering of jacket styles to match the weather. One of our favorites? Classic trucker jackets. Modeled after Levi's timeless silhouette—the Type I from 1905—this slim-fitting design usually comes with two flap chest pockets and two side slash pockets.
The trucker jacket works with almost any ensemble or occasion—depending on materials, cut, and what you pair with it. Pair a slim-cut trucker made out of selvedge denim with classic chinos and suede chukkas for a casual-cool look, or go with a waxed canvas jacket in off-white with dark denim and Converse All Stars for a downtown vibe. So many brands have copied and reinterpreted the design over the years—with each homage bringing its own great attributes—there's bound to be a style of trucker jacket out there that fits the look and the feel you're going for this fall.
The Best Trucker Jackets of 2022
1. Duck Camp Lightweight Brush Jacket
This handsome trucker-style jacket from Duck Camp has a boxy cut and a longer hem than most other truckers. That means the fit is perfect for doing chores and layering in colder weather. It's made from a tough but lightweight canvas with some nylon for durability and spandex for stretch, it has large chest and side pockets, and it comes with antique brass buttons.
2. Kühl The Outlaw Waxed Jacket
The Kühl Outlaw is slim-fitting but still able to move with you during outdoor work thanks to its articulated design. This trucker jacket is made from a waxed cotton canvas (which softens and ages with wear) that's also mixed with spandex for even more ease of movement. Extra comfort comes from a soft flannel lining and lined sleeves, plus you get secure storage with YYK zippered side pockets and an internal chest pocket.
3. Patagonia Iron Forge Hemp Canvas Ranch Jacket
Heavy duty and nicely insulated, the Patagonia Iron Forge is made for hard work in cold temps, though it's still stylish enough for a night on the town. It's crafted with a low environmental-impact hemp canvas that's 25 percent more abrasion resistant than normal cotton canvas (plus it needs no break-in period). That material is blended with recycled polyester, and the jacket is also insulated with 100-percent recycled polyester. Other nice touches include a rib-knit cuff to keep out wind, reinforced elbows, and a heavy-duty zipper.
4. Tecovas Waxed Canvas Trucker Jacket
A timeless classic, this waxed trucker from Tecovas is made from 100-percent cotton canvas in a 13.5-ounce weight and with no other fancy textiles to compromise its construction. It's unlined and simple, features antique brass buttons and rivets, and comes in a unique color—an off-white Seed. (You can also get it in a more standard dark brown Beech colorway). Everything else is pure trucker: double chest button-flap pockets, side welt pockets, button cuffs, and adjustable waist straps.
5. Filson Tin Cloth Short Lined Cruiser Jacket
Though the Cruiser from Filson is a classic in its own right, it still shares its DNA with the original Levi's trucker jacket: double chest and side pockets, adjustable waist tabs, and button cuffs. This bruiser is made from Filson's legendary Tin Cloth, which is a waxed and oiled cotton canvas that's super tough and water resistant. To make it a bit more comfortable on the inside, the body is lined in cloth and the sleeves with polyester; it's also designed for easy layering.
6. Taylor Stitch Long Haul Jacket
The small-batch crafted Long Haul from Taylor Stitch takes the original trucker jacket template and updates it with classic touches like slant chest pockets with rounded flaps, zig-zag stitching under the collar and on the front placket, and antique copper buttons and rivets. It also comes in three styles: 13-ounce organic indigo selvedge denim in a dark or light wash, or a sumptuous three-ounce calf suede.
7. Buffalo Jackson Laramie Waxed Canvas Trucker Jacket
This trucker jacket looks just as good doing chores as it does going out to dinner. It's made from 100-percent waxed cotton canvas and comes with a plaid polyester-cotton liner for extra warmth from biting wind. Double pockets on the chest and the sides offer room for storing essentials, and an adjustable button-loop waist dials in the fit.
Via Mens Journal: Adam Bible
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