The 51 Best Jackets for Men in 2022, According to Fashion Experts

You can almost feel the wind whipping past with this classic moto jacket. The timeless Euro-style includes the traditional collar, slim fit, and tapered sleeves for a refined look. It’s less switchblade and more espresso.

Literally the original motorcycle jacket, its timeless American style is often imitated but never duplicated. This jacket is heavy—it’s cut from three-ounce steerhide, so it’s not for the faint of heart. But its legendary look (Brando wore it, among many, many others) makes it a piece that will wear out well after you’re gone.

Replicating a classic military style, Overland brings this silhouette into 21st-century luxury with Spanish sheepskin and uber-warm shearling lining. Each coat is handmade in Turkey by some of the finest craftsmen in the world.

Sporting a slim fit, a quilted lining, and sleek stand collar, Cole Haan's budget-friendly jacket looks great on just about any one. And at this price point, you'll want to grab one in both colors.

Everyone’s favorite B-corp must make a mint each year off its puffer coats, but then again, founder Yvon Chouinard has never seemed to care that much about money. With the Nano Puff, the company sources recycled polyester insulation rather than down, as well as a recycled poly shell, for one of the greenest puffy jackets on the market.

So light you won’t believe it’s there, Uniqlo offers the one-two punch of performance and affordability. Its down insulation is plenty warm, while an anti-static lining ensures your hair won’t be on end when you take it off. It includes a storage pouch when not in use.

Our favorite Canadians know a thing or two about city aesthetics from their home in Vancouver. Everything about the Navigation suggests the straight lines of urban existence, but thanks to its stretch fabric, you have enough movement to wrestle a wolverine should you so choose. Water-resistant and packed with goose down, it can wear as a mid-layer or on its own.

Lightweight with a warmth-to-weight ratio, this is the best puffer jacket to pack for adventuring when you only want to pack one. It’s versatile enough to work as a go-to midlayer or as a standalone down jacket.

Filson’s brand is nearly synonymous with waxed canvas, but we like that this piece’s cut as a shirtjac. Wear it over your normal attire in the shoulder seasons and enjoy its built-in waterproofing. Like all waxed canvas, it cleans easily and only gets better with age.

This Anorak (think: a better-fitting poncho) sources its shell from Fjallraven’s legendary Greenland fabric, which works in tandem with the company’s wax for water resistance in perpetuity. While the design is comfortable and encourages movement, it’s also a killer piece from a company that’s seen its gear tested in the most extreme climates and places.

Another product that spans categories, the Flint and Tinder jacket replaces the standard denim jacket with an 8.25-ounce Martexin shelter cloth. Inside, a flannel liner adds warmth with surprisingly little bulk. A Frankenstein piece? Maybe. But it totally works.

The more you wear this hunting coat, the more it conforms to your body, ensuring no two jackets ever look the same. While most waxed jackets have to be cleaned by hand, this one is machine washable, which is another incentive to keep wearing it over and over again.

Levi’s, at 150 years old, has plenty of originals, and while it owns the trucker jacket category, it has equal claim to sherpa. This option will get you deep into the winter with style while also nodding to a classic piece of Americana. Generations of men have worn it, and it’s long time you joined their ranks.

Stiff denim jackets can feel like you’re wearing cardboard. Mavi Jeans fixes that by infusing its denim with a sustainable Tencel-cotton blend that’s easy to move in. Pair the jacket with a merino polo shirt on date night, or throw it over an oxford button-up for a day at the office.

Gap first distinguished itself with denim, so a premium trucker makes perfect sense. Cut from partially recycled cotton in a rich, deep color, it's classic and yet will last you well into the future, weathering and whiskering along the way.

Line of Trade optimizes its trucker jacket for colder weather by lining it with an ultra plush fleece lining for extra insulation.

Columbia’s latest tech throws the kitchen sink at cold, combining down. a reflective, metallic inner surface; and waterproof-breathable fabric. Even better, it’s a multi-piece system, allowing you to add or subtract components based on the severity of the weather.

This shell is designed to work in conjunction with your mid-layer of choice. Made from recycled synthetic material, it’s waterproof, windproof, breathable, and flexible. In short, it’s everything you want when weaving through trees or dropping into the terrain park.

Essentially the Apple of outerwear, Arc’teryx may come with a substantial price tag, but it’s the cutting edge of what’s out there. Its Gore-Tex shell breathes, repels water, and knocks down wind, covering ethically sourced goose down for warmth whether you’re moving or riding the lifts. It’s the perfect on-piste jacket for all conditions.

The Norwegian outerwear brand knows how to make ski jackets that can withstand even the toughest environments, thanks to its Helly Tech performance fabric. A snap-away powder-skirt, under-arm zippers and articulated sleeves will keep you nimble on the slopes.

The heritage workwear’s hypebeast division refines some of the brand’s classics for a modern look and feel. The 10-ounce corduroy is warm and creates a subtle distinction, while a diamond-quilted liner keeps you cozy. And of course, the trademark patch sits right on the breast.

Known as much for its overshirts as it is for its blankets, Pendleton’s Carson City comes from a long line of hard men doing hard jobs. A DWR-finished cotton shell protects the company’s legendary wool as a liner. Six exterior pockets ensure your everyday carry essentials are never far from reach.

The Anchor Line Shirt Jacket from Smartwool blends 75% Merino wool with a healthy dose of nylon. The result is a shirt-jacket that’s warm enough to fend off all but the harshest cold while remaining breathable, odor-resistant, and quick-drying. Twin chest pockets and a back vent add even more functionality when your workload demands it.

A work jacket made for cooler temps, Wrangler's wardrobe staple is lined with fleece for extra warmth. High wear areas (like the arm pits and sleeves) are triple stitched, which means this work jacket is made to last.

Try and find a stitch on this jacket—we’ll wait. Mack Weldon taped every seam to ensure there’s no way for water to leak in. It features a 10K waterproof rating that’s robust enough to keep you dry underwater.

Made with a stretch fabric that's comfortable and provides full range of movement, the Ozonic is a solid go-to for all types environments. It's true this jacket could be north of $350 if another big brand's logo was on this, but thankfully this is the trusted Mountain Hardware badge we're talking about here.

Colorado must go hand in hand with color because Cotopaxi continues to dazzle us with its hues. A DWR finish protects the reversible taffeta face fabric and recycled polyester insulation.

Made with a windproof, waterproof, multi-layer shell, along with a 3-piece hood, REI Co-op's Rainier jacket is a must-have for your rainy day hikes.