Often called by old-schoolers in Alaska (you better listen to them) "the Alaskan tuxedo," Carharrts are an article of choice for anyone who lives outdoors. I was disappointed by this article in the NYT, which seems only to mention the clothing in a lede about trust-fund East-coat sheep farmers.
My Carharrt coat has served for traction under a stuck cab at -45F, deflection against a knife, a respository for my devices, money, and other important stuff. It doesn't have dirt on it, it has _holes_. It's a part of my cab driving armor, along with a Buck, a Maglite, etc.
Seems like a better article would have been on Carharrts as ideal urban gear. Hip, too, but don't tell anyone. If I saw some punk on Fifth Avenue in this stuff, I'd terrify him in Alaskan style just for fun.
Where to look/buy. Highly recommended for work outdoors or any urban heavy work. Looks great with bling. Please add some ivory and think of the Northern people.
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