Gear Review: Mountain Khakis Stagecoach Jacket

I recently had the opportunity to review Mountain Khakis' Stagecoach Jacket. First off, I am thoroughly impressed with this jacket. I have worn it as much as I could and the weather would allow: to work, in the truck, working in the yard, scouting, hunting, etc. Each time I had it on, I didn't one time think about wearing anything else.

Below are some specs from Mountain Khaki on the Stagecoach Jacket:

Our spin on the classic canvas jacket is 100% MK, down to the 10.4oz proprietary cotton canvas, triple-stitched seams and iconic-MK angled handpockets. We designed it to be rugged, timeless and stylish... just like you. Every detail is accounted for on the Stagecoach Jacket, from nylon-lined sleeves (easy on/off) to the hidden zip-pocket compartments. Lined with a brushed tricot, it’s the perfect 3-season companion for your MK high quality pants. Side panel gussets. Drop tail back hem. 3 zipper pockets. 2 handwarmer pockets. 2 snap chest pockets & adjustable snap cuffs. Casual fit. Garment washed in 4 colors. Rise Above It with MK. 

• 10.4oz, 100% Cotton Canvas
• YKK® Zippers
• Brushed Tricot-Lined Body
• Nylon-Lined Sleeves
• 2 Handwarmer Pockets with Zip Compartments
• 2 Snap Chest Pockets
• Interior Zip Stash Pocket
• Adjustable Snap Cuffs
• Side Panel Gussets
• Drop Tail Hem
• Embroidered Logo Treatment on Back Right Shoulder
• Casual Fit

My jacket came in the Pine color but they are also available in Granite, Ranch, and Yellowstone. This jacket is extremely comfortable to wear for just about any cool weather task. The inside liner of the jacket reminded me of a suit jacket. The outer liner is made for work. I carried wood, busted tile and trekked through the woods with ease while wearing this jacket. I stuffed the pockets full of gloves, flash lights, keys, phones, beanies, etc. trying to bust the pocket zippers and couldn't. I also put the Stagecoach through the washing machine and into the dryer. It came out looking as new as when I pulled it out of the box.

Pretty sure I don't have a future as a jacket model

You can store your keys in the "hand warmer" pocket

The inside pocket is big enough to hold a GPS

The beginning of the washing machine test

Here are my pro/cons of the Stagecoach Jacket:

Pros

• Very comfortable
• Not bulky
• Has "hand warmer pockets" that zip up, I kept my truck keys zipped up in mine to keep from losing them
• The top pockets held my cell phone perfectly
• Easy button snaps
• Zippers are easy to use even with gloves on
• Comes in 4 colors, giving you options

Cons

• Even though mine was a XXL in size, the jackets could be made with a little more breathing room
• In my opinion, this jacket was made for cool weather, not extreme cold (not sure this is really a con but more of a weather related issue)
• would have liked for it to have an inside pocket on both sides instead of just one

To take the review one step further, I put the jacket on and actually poured a half gallon of water on the sleeve while wearing it. My initial thoughts were that the water would run right through the jacket and soak my arm. I was wrong! Most of the water was shed off of the jacket and my arm stayed dry. When you placed your hand in the jacket you could tell where the water was poured but only because it had turned the jacket cold. No water at all soaked through the sleeve!

Who in their right mind would do this?

Like water off a duck's back

My arm is dry!

My overall opinion of the jacket is great. It's built to last in the outdoors. While I did take this jacket hunting, it's not a hunting jacket. I don't plan on taking it hunting anymore, but I wanted to see how it stood up being outdoors for a long period of time. I would definitely recommend this product for anyone in the market for a jacket to work in or just to wear in general.  The jacket retails for $154.95 on Mountain Khakis' website. Like most things in the outdoor industry, you get what you pay for. While I do believe this is a little pricey for a jacket, I don't see this thing falling apart in a year or two of hard use.

Disclaimer: This is my honest opinion of this product. I did not receive any monetary compensation to write this review.