Awesome Jackets

The RuckJack is an interesting two-fer: it’s a lightweight, waterproof jacket that can be easily folded down into a backpack, making it ideal for any number of outdoor situations.

Called Never Stop A Rolling Stone, Rahel Ritchi’s jacket features a quirky self-inflatable hood; it’s designed to double as a pillow for travelers on long bus rides. Thanks, Anthony!

Nike takes the US Military’s classic M-1965 field jacket and gives it an organic makeover with this Hemp-blend 65 Jacket; it’s water resistant and lined with red satin for warmth and comfort.

Baracuta’s G9 jacket gets a modern update thanks to a Kent & Curwen collab; cotton is swapped out for perfed leather, although the classic Fraser tartan plaid lining remains.

Using a hard to rip material normally reserved for USPS mail envelopes, Rick Owens’ Funnell Tyvek Leather Jacket sports a light to dark gradient, distressed leather and an oversized collar.

Studded with Monarchy buttons, this Columbia Trench is a looker with a double-breasted jack style, thickly reinforced edges, military shoulders and an adjustable looped belt.

GRN Apple Tree’s Transplant Jacket stands apart without being flashy; this slim-fit denim jacket is plenty warm and comes with innovative button details on the shoulder and back.

Worn by sailors in the Volvo Ocean Race, Puma’s Offshore Racing Jacket protects against wind and water with triple layer Gore-tex, face guard, taped seams and fleece-lined pockets.

We like the low-key approach of Adidas’ Super Track Jacket; made out of dark unwashed Japanese denim, the familiar triple stripes run from sleeve to sleeve without being flashy.

Well known for apparel that shows up in Hollywood films, Belstaff’s slick heavyweight wax cotton Trialmaster Jacket is based on the same one worn by Will Smith in I Am Legend.

Nothing screams 80s geek chic like this NES Varsity Jacket, licensed by Nintendo and appliqued with a giant controller on the back and a smaller one on the front; it’s limited to 1,000.

New for Diesel’s SS09 line: this Jomess-Service jacket is a nice bridge between the cooler and warmer months, with a lightly-baffled Tecno fabric shell, 7 pockets and a hooded neckline.

North Face’s Mercurial Jacket is reversible not just for looks: the baffled silvery side allows heat to escape and reflects 39-47% more of the sun’s rays than the warming black side.

Blending both Chinese and US Army styles may be an unholy union to some, but CLOT’s General M65 jacket has us doing double takes with its gold accents, flap pockets and epaulets.

With triumvirate styling inside and out, Nixon’s Goose jacket in leather rocks form-fitting biker styling; it’s minimally softened with quilted details, swiss made zippers and ribbed accents.

Heritage1981’s Pinstripe Windbreaker blends utility with just a bit of a style while keeping things affordable; the discreet pinstriping plays well with the white piping and navy interior.