The 18 Best Jacket Brands in 2023: Eddie Bauer, Canada Goose and More

Material: Additionally, you should consider the material the brand generally uses for their products. Some materials last longer than others, and believe it or not, some people are actually allergic to certain materials. This is an individual thing that only you can determine.

Weight: While this may not seem a “likely” thing to consider, it is important depending on what you choose to use the jacket for. Do you plan on traveling with said jacket? Is the jacket “packable?” While it can be hard to determine this things fully online, you can take a look at the specs and reviews to get a general idea.

Price point: And like we mentioned earlier. What’s your price range? What are you willing to spend?

• Our favorite jacket: Packable Quilted Puffer Jacket, $139
• Category: Casual
• The Good: Warm, comfy, and lots of colors to choose from.
• The Not as Good: Doesn’t last as long as other jackets
• From: New York, NY

Made for a relaxed fit, Michael Kors Packable Quilted Puffer Jacket is a durable hooded puffer jacket designed to be a cold-weather essential in your closet for years to come. The jacket features a lightweight, 100% nylon lining for breathability, along with recycled insulation and a secure zip fastening. The jacket can be paired with just about anything in your closet as well, which is always an added bonus when it comes to clothing staples.

• Our favorite jacket: Wyndham Parka Heritage, $1,675
• Category: Casual/Winter
• The Good: A dual purpose jacket that can be alternated between casual and sport.
• The Not as Good: Price point is a little on the steep end
• From: Toronto, ON

Canada Goose is one of the go-to jacket brands in terms of style, quality, and selection, and the Wyndham Parka Heritage is one of their standouts. A slim-fitting style with fur hood trim that maximizes warmth, the jacket features a heavy-duty two-way zipper and soft ribbed knit cuffs to block cold air out. The parka is also customizable as you can extend the coverage of your hood with a variety of interchangeable Hood Trim accessories.

• Our favorite jacket: Men's Eddie Bauer CirrusLite Down Jacket, $51.60
• Category: Casual/Winter
• The Good: Nice style and a range of colors
• The Not as Good: Has an issue with feathers escaping sometimes from the jacket
• From: Bellevue, WA

Our classic option choice is Eddie Bauer, which has been providing folks with their jacket needs for decades now. The Men's Eddie Bauer CirrusLite Down Jacket conquers the cold and includes mid-weight warmth rating, storm repel DWR finish that sheds moisture, 650 fill Responsible Down Standard (RDS) down, elastic cuffs and hem seal out cold air, and plenty more. 

• Our favorite jacket: Columbia Men's Marquam Peak Fusion Parka, $200
• Category: Casual
• The Good: The jacket is insulated, making it very warm and comfortable for those really cold days
• The Not as Good: There’s been some reports of the sizing being a little off with some customers
• From: Portland, OR

Columbia Sports is another go-to tried and true when it comes to places to get jackets, and the Men's Marquam Peak Fusion Parka is among some of our favorite jackets from the brand. As we just mentioned, the jacket features Omni-Heat™ Infinity technology with an expanded thermal-reflective pattern that retains more body heat without sacrificing breathability. Additional features include: a drawcord adjustable hood that is also removable, snapchest pockets, zippered chest pockets, dual entry hand pockets with zip closure, adjustable cuffs, and plenty more.

• Our favorite jacket: Special Edition Pebble Grey Sheepskin B-3 Bomber Jacket, $895
• Category: Casual
• The Good: The jacket is beautifully crafted and made from premium UK Merino sheepskin for maximum insulation, which is some of the finest quality you can find.
• The Not as Good: Once again, the price point can be a little steep, but that’s the cost of luxury.
• From: Fairfield, IA

If you are looking for luxury jackets, Overland has got some of the best out there. An example of this is none other than their Special Edition Pebble Grey Sheepskin B-3 Bomber Jacket, crafted from plush, insulating UK Merino sheepskin with a rugged and refined Pebble Grey finish. There’s also a detachable hood and buckle collar, along with leather piping and trim and angled hand pockets to store your valuables. Additionally, there’s a shearling collar with adjustable leather buckle strap closure that matches the shearling trim at the cuffs and hem as extra notable features. Great for the winter season.

• Our favorite jacket: Men’s 1996 Retro Nuptse Jacket, $330
• Category: Casual
• The Good: Tons of different color and sizing options, and the kind of jacket that can last you for years.
• The Not as Good: May not be the thickest/warmest jacket 
• From: Denver, CO

It may seem obvious, but The North Face is, well, The North Face. It’s one of those brands that we can all say we owned something from at some point in our lives, and while you shouldn’t have a problem finding something you like, allow us to suggest their Men’s 1996 Retro Nuptse Jacket. Warm and durable, the jacket has lofty 700-fill down, a water-repellent finish, and a stowable hood. It also features 100% recycled fabrics and a design inspired by the classic 1996 version.

Additional features include: a relaxed fit with a boxy silhouette, original shiny ripstop fabric for durability, VISLON® center front zip, and jacket stows in the right hand pocket.

• Our favorite jacket: Loose Fit Firm Duck Insulated Flannel-Lined Active Jacket, $109.99
• Category: Casual
• The Good: Engineered For High Warmth in Severely Cold Conditions
• The Not as Good: Material may not be as loose as other jackets causing a “stiff” feel 
• From: Dearborn, MI

One thing Carhartt’s gonna do is make a fire winter jacket, and the Loose Fit Firm Duck Insulated Jacket is one of their best. Fit for any rancher, lineman, or anyone that works outside, this is a jacket that can be appreciated due to its cold weather chops. Features include: 12-ounce, heavyweight firm-hand, 100% ring-spun cotton duck, quilted flannel lining in body, quilted-nylon lining in sleeves, an attached quilted-flannel-lined hood with draw-cord closure, and two inside pockets for additional storage. 

• Our favorite jacket: Moncler Men's Montcla Logo-Hood Puffer Jacket, $1,995
• Category: Casual/Performance 
• The Good: Comfortable, warm, and uber stylish 
• The Not as Good: Known to run a bit small
• From: Italy

Oh look, it's Moncler! One of our favorite jacket brands. It should come as no surprise that Moncler is on this list, though we do have to add that this is a luxury inclusion, meaning you aren’t going to be getting a jacket for $300. That said, the Men's Montcla Logo-Hood Puffer Jacket is one of our favorites as it’s a matte jacket. Quilted matte to be exact. The jacket also has a drawcord hood with a contrast logo trim, a two-way zip cord, and long diagonal zip pockets.

• Our favorite jacket: Barbour Classic Beaufort Wax Jacket, $425
• Category: Casual
• The Good: Very affordable, a nice range of colors to choose from
• The Not as Good: Known to run small
• From: Southshields, UK

Barbour shouldn’t be slept on either as they have a number of jackets suitable for all seasons. A jacket of theirs that should be on your radar is the Men's Heritage Liddesdale Quilted Jacket, which is a classic quilted look with a corduroy collar. Additional features include an optional hood, a wind-resistant synthetic outer, two bottom front pockets, one secret inside pocket with zip closure, and a contrast corduroy collar and snap front closure.

• Our favorite jacket: Liner Jacket, $170
• Category: Casual
• The Good: Designed specifically for the winter season 
• The Not as Good: Could go beyond your intended price range
• From: Aarhus, Midtjylland, Denmark 

RAINS has a great selection of men’s jackets as well that you should definitely browse through when you have a chance. The Glacial Coat is a winter outerwear piece utilizing signature design elements inspired by workwear archives. Featuring a boxy silhouette characterized by its prominent hood and above-knee length, the outerwear from the Glacial series is cut from Rains’ signature waterproof PU fabric, with each piece being heavily padded for extra protection. The coat is also waterproof as well, which is also an added bonus.

• Our favorite jacket: Sabre Jacket, $750
• Category: Casual/Performance
• The Good: One of the most versatile jackets on the market
• The Not as Good: May have difficulty with the zipper
• From: North Vancouver, British Columbia

We had to include our buddies as Arc’teryx! They have excellent jackets that are highly versatile. The Atom LT Hoody Men is proven as a midlayer and standalone, and built to handle a range of conditions and output levels. The jacket also has the latest-generation Atom LT’s Coreloft™ Compact which contains insulation even when the jacket gets wet. The jacket is also water resistant and breathable and complete with side panels that improve fit and freedom.

• Our favorite jacket: Men's Nano Puff® Jacket, $239
• Category: Casual
• The Good: Both waterproof and wind-resistant options
• The Not as Good: May run big/small
• From: Ventura, CA

Patagonia is another tried and true. You can’t really go wrong with any of their jackets, but the Men's Nano Puff® Jacket is a stand out. It’s warm, wind proof, and water resistant using lightweight and compressible 60-g PrimaLoft® Gold Insulation Eco 100% post consumer recycled polyester with P.U.R.E.™ technology, wrapped in a 100% recycled polyester shell and lining. Fair Trade Certified™ sewn. Patagonia has been established as one of the best jacket brands—and much more—for decades.

• Our favorite jacket: Stone Island Logo-Appliquéd Cotton-Jersey Zip-Up Sweatshirt, $440
• Category: Casual
• The Good: Very technical in terms of its design and craftsmanship.
• The Not as Good: Limited colors and sometimes runs out of sizes
• From: Ravarino, Italy

Stone Island has some pretty good selections as well, though you may have to do some searching as their jackets in particular can tend to sell out quite quickly. Known for its highly researched, technical fabrics, Stone Island creates functional sportswear with refined Italian craftsmanship. This bomber jacket features the label’s signature logo patch on the arm and a geometric tone-on-tone interpretation of their famous compass badge printed at the back.

• Our favorite jacket: Takibi Mountain Jacket, $299.97
• Category: Performance
• The Good: Aesthetically beautiful without sacrificing technical specs
• The Not as Good: Expensive!
• From: Sanjo, Niigata, Japan

Snowpeak is on a very short list of exceptionally beautiful brands that you can also rely on for a myriad of outdoor activities. We selected them as one of our favorite techwear brands in the game, and every Snowpeak store is an immaculately designed experience. If you've got the cash to splurge on a longtime investment, Snowpeak is worth it. Snowpeak is much more than one of the best jacket brands; you can also shop camping accessories and gear ready for the mountain.

• Our favorite jacket: Acne Studios Orst Crinkled Modal and Nylon-Blend Down Jacket, $1,000
• Category: Casual
• The Good: All leather and great quality 
• The Not as Good: Sizes sell out fast
• From: Stockholm, Sweden

And last but not least, Acne Studio. One of the best places to cop luxury jackets. We’re fans of the Shearling-Lined Full-Grain Leather Jacket as it is adjustable at the hem and true to size, while still being firm and non-stretchy.

• Our favorite jacket: Suffolk Quilted Wool Travel Coat, $350
• Category: Casual
• The Good: Warm and comfortable
• The Not as Good: Sizes sell out fast
• From: Raleigh, NC

Founded in 2001, Peter Millar has been a go-to source for jacket buying in menswear, womenswear, and kids clothing for more than two decades. Centered around an ethos of "emboding luxury, elegance and a dedication to superior craftsmanship," you can find all types of jacket, coats, and vests for all four seasons over at Peter Millar. All of PM's products feature the highest of quality and craftsmanship when it comes to their material and durability, so rest assured you are investing in a jacket that will last you for ages.

• Our favorite jacket: Lululemon Navigation Down Hoodie, $268
• Category: Casual
• The Good: Great quality
• The Not as Good: Sizes sell out fast
• From: Vancouver, Canada

While Lululemon isn't specifically a dedicated jacket brand, they've got such a vast selection of quality jackets that they kind of non-officially classify as one. From puffer coats to athletic and casual jackets, you can find just about every type of jacket here at Lululemon, and to top it all off, the brand's jackets are all super technical with features like insulation to keep you warm during extremely cold weather. Pricing is standard for Lululemon being semi-luxury, and there's well over 60 jackets to choose from at the moment. Have a look!

• Our favorite jacket: Fuego Hooded Down Jacket, $265.50
• Category: Casual
• The Good: Versatile, range of colors
• The Not as Good: Can get pricey
• From: Salt Lake City, UT

Cotopaxi is another jacket brand that gets the job done as far as providing top tier jackets for all season. Their winter jackets, in particular, can be hard to get your hands on as they are very versatile in terms of their styling and color, and filled with technical features like 800-fill down and a DWR-finished ripstop nylon shell. Regardless of what season you're shopping for, Cotopaxi has you covered, and their customer service is excellent as well which is always a bonus.