I wore it over a button-down and a fairly light merino sweater last week, and I wound up leaving it unbuttoned even while standing on a blustery train station platform, because I felt a little constricted with it buttoned. Mine, in the same size as my flannel-lined one, might very well fit a bit looser, but not by much. Whether that’s coming from the different material of the lining or the added weight of the waxed outer layer (or some combination of the two) is unclear.Īnother difference between the two versions is that, for the wool one, Flint and Tinder says they gave it “a slightly looser cut to make room for a layer underneath.” If I were to register one complaint with the wool-lined version, it would be that they didn’t adjust the cut as much as they should have. The flannel version features what is only described as “a soft, striped blanket lining,” while the wool version is said to feature “Japanese wool blanket cloth.” They look the same, and to the touch they feel very similar, but it is undeniable that the overall heft of the wool-lined version is greater. As for the lining (let’s not discuss the unlined version here, as it’s not currently available anyway), they’re definitely different, but not in a particularly noticeable way. So how ‘bout the differences? The Martexin sailcloth on the flannel-lined version weighs in at 7 ounces, while the outer layer of the wool-lined version tips the scales at a hardier 8.25 ounces.
The fit is also ostensibly the same for each of them, which is to say relatively slim and on the shorter side - standard for the trucker jacket style. I have one I’ve worn regularly for three years, and I’ve not once thought about having it re-waxed.Īs for other features that are shared across the range, you’ll get two welt hand pockets, an interior media pocket, two button-flap chest pockets and a hanger loop.
It is extremely water-resistant and extremely durable, even as it breaks in. This fabric is most responsible for the jacket’s primary appeal, which is that it will wear in over time, developing crease lines and a general patina that reflects your body’s shape as well as your movements. No matter which version you choose, you’re getting an outer layer constructed with Martexin sailcloth that’s waxed on both sides for optimum water resistance and insulation. So which one’s right for you? Well, let’s start by talking about the similarities. And now there’s a wool-lined version, which seeks to extend the style’s window for use in the opposite direction, through deep fall and into winter. There’s the unlined version, which is of course the lightest one they make and thus suitable for more moderate temperatures. In recent years, though, the classic flannel-lined jacket has been joined by other variants. But it looks great over a T-shirt or a worn-in oxford-cloth button-down, and it adds a nice air of rugged masculinity to your whole vibe, regardless of whether you are at all deserving of such an air. It’s not overly formal, and it’s not particularly well-suited for anything resembling strenuous outdoor activity.
When we talk about the Waxed Trucker Jacket, we are generally referring to the flannel-lined version, which is the perfect shoulder-season outer layer for trips to our casual office or to the bar or out running errands. And we have ample data suggesting that you, the reader, share in our affinity for the best-selling jacket from Huckberry’s premier in-house brand. A bunch of us have acquired more than one of them over the years. We have made a fair amount of jokes here at InsideHook HQ about the Flint and Tinder Waxed Trucker Jacket being the official garment of the publication. Nota bene: If you buy through the links in this article, InsideHook may earn a small share of the profits.
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