Hello. I’m looking for a men’s windbreaker / rain / spring type jacket of acceptable quality and price. I’ve been looking briefly online and noticed either expensive or US-made (Patagonia), or recognizable brands with terrible reviews saying they’re fake or dogshit quality (Columbia, North Face).
Things I’m looking for in said jacket:
-zipper, not buttons
-waterproof or at least water-resistant
-black like my soul
-made in Canada, if possible
-logos or branding kept to a minimum
-delivery if possible
-a hood
Here are a couple pics of the style I’m looking for.
Chances are good there is a local jacket maker in your area, if you want to buy. I thrifted my last windbreaker about a decade ago. The winter jacket I use I got back in 2003 or 4.
You might browse the site GoodOnYou. They have a lot of different ethical brands.
I’ve noticed a lot of thr Canadian brands are geared to extreme cold but that doesn’t seem exactly what you’re looking for. If you don’t mind European (hey, it ain’t murica) there’s a wider selection and at the “buying a jacket” price point, they’ll usually deliver for free.
If you don’t mind shelling out a bit, my friend has a Wuxley jacket that’s lasted for awhile and seems pretty great. (Canadian ethical company!)
Good luck!
Just want to drop this here in case it helps someone else out, better late than never. Gore-tex is my go to for anything waterproof since few years ago. I have yet to discover Canadian brands with gore-tex, do check out Rab gore-tex jackets if you’re interested, definitely functional with lots of pockets. Our Khroma converge gore-tex jacket holds out well under cold winds and heavy rains
