Iron Forge Hemp Canvas Ranch Jacket
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Made from our hardworking 12.9-oz Iron Forge Hemp canvas, which is 25% more abrasion resistant than conventional cotton duck canvas and needs no break-in, this durable work coat is built for tough tasks in cold conditions. Made in a Fair Trade Certified factory.
Why r/BuyItForLife recommends it
8 mentions from real owners
- #1Dec 21, 2025
Wool coat recommendation
OPs criteria: classic wool coat But, canvas (waxed or unwaxed) & hemp are good alternatives. With a cotton/ flannel liner if one wants to avoid synthetics. For insulation, not sure what the current consensus is, on environmental impact, of animal products vs synthetic (bit of a wash last time I researched). But, can’t avoid either if you require high performance & light weight as far as I know. https://www.patagonia.com/product/mens-iron-forge-hemp-canvas-ranch-jacket/27805.html https://www.thehempshop.co.uk/hoodlamb-men-s-classic-jacket-1.html https://www.brooksbrothers.com/indigo-peacoat-in-cotton-canvas/ML00841.html https://axelsoutpost.com/products/yarmony-waxed-peacoat https://www.billyreid.com/products/waxed-canvas-bond-peacoat-black
View on Redditopen_in_new - #2Oct 9, 2025
What's a good winter jacket that will last me a long time?
I was lucky enough to get one of these at an REI garage sale years ago. Definitely a versatile jacket. My more frequently used jacket is a Patagonia iron forge canvas ranch jacket. It is soo comfortable and warm probably for more mild weather down to 30-40F
View on Redditopen_in_new - #3Sep 4, 2025
Long-lasting shirt and pants for wood cutting work
Patagonia Iron Forge series. Pants, overalls/bibs, etc. I use them for the same purpose.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #4Apr 9, 2025
What is your current BIFL item you recommend to everyone?
Patagonia Ironforge Ranch Jacket
View on Redditopen_in_new - #5Apr 3, 2025
patagonia vs. carhartt overalls?
I have both and wear them on construction sites. Old Carharrt was great but new Carharrt sucks, everything about them went to hell. So I've started buying Patagonia. Patagonia is much more comfortable. Fabric doesn't seem as durable as Carharrt, but Patagonia warranties and repairs its stuff, and it really is BIFL. If you have a time machine carharrt. Currently, Patagonia I won't buy Carharrt again. But ironically, I expect a bunch of my old Carharrt to be around forever. It really bugs me how they cheaped out on the quality (a few years before the pandemic
View on Redditopen_in_new - #6Mar 5, 2025
All weather all year jacket for life recommendation?
The Vidda Pro is well made. I can't complain in this regard. It is also cheap considering all other options on the market.... For the money it is great. Be aware that it hasn't any lining and no pockets on the inside. It is meant to be worn as outer layer. If you plan to wear it over another jacket, a thick wool pullover it is awesome. I wouldn't wear it over a T-Shirt because this looks strange. It would look too big in size? I don't know how to explain... but the quality is good. Compared to the Fjällräven Patagonia is in another league. The build quality is much better. Everything is more thought out. And built to last forever. There are double and triple stitches. It is meant for work. The Vidda Pro is made for Hiking and Outdoor and Bushcraft, but the Ranch jacket is build for work. And they seem to know that no farmer or rancher will buy it again if it doesn't hold up to its promise. It is just on another level of sturdiness and build quality and additionally Patagonia is offering repair services all over the world and are known for giving discounts if something isn't repairable anymore. I almost only buy good-looking workwear anymore because most of it will last forever (BIFL) if worn casually. So... Fjällraven may be good for what it is meant to be. It is a station wagon to go on a hiking trip with your family. But Carhartt and Patagonia Work wear is like a Toyota Land Cruiser meant to be taken offroad and will get you way beyond the weekend trip to Yellowstone. :)
View on Redditopen_in_new - #7Mar 5, 2025
All weather all year jacket for life recommendation?
Hello. I bought 2 jackets that absolutely fit my needs now and both are sturdy as hell and will last for years. First of all: After reading a ton and watching a ton of videos I decided that I won’t buy any Goretex or similar stuff anymore. I don’t need it because I won’t go on any northpole expedition nor will I ever do stuff like ice climbing. So if you are looking for something similar, go for waxed jackets. Applying wax is easy. They are waterproof. They are cotton or mixed cotton polyester. I’m from Europe so getting good waxed jackets is harder than in the US. You might want to watch this video: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=PRmpVtlN2o8 I ended up with Fjällräven Vidda Pro because I just wanted a waxed outer layer, I wanted it to be longer on the knees and I didn’t want to spend 300€ upwards for a Barbour. I’m wearing it for any kind of wet weather and also for hiking, riding my bike to work, snow shoveling and stuff like that. After a while I wasn’t happy with it for more daily stuff like shopping, work,… the vidda pro looks very… outdoor-y? I wanted to have a daily driver that I really could wear in any situation except extreme weather. I ended up with the Patagonia Iron Forge Canvas Ranch jacket. Oh boy… I love the look. It fits so well to my Redwind Iron ranger. It is warm but not too warm. It’s so well made. It’s one of those rare items I would buy twice just to have a spare one for like in 30 years when they may not be made anymore… It’s the best jacket for spring - fall. For summer it may be a little bit too warm but I have worn it in summer on the mountain with just a t-Shirt. It is not rain proof but you will stay dry for a while, especially if you just go around by car and need to go from car to the supermarket or if you drive with the bus and have a 5 minute walk home.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #8Jan 1, 2025
Comfortable and good looking work pants for tradesman?
Patagonia iron forge. It sounds like you need some better quality cotton pants. Techware pants stain and look terrible when they do. Patagonia iron forge are mostly hemp and cotton with some polyester which will help with stretch and comfort.
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