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Shop the Best Men’s Field Jackets for Spring Before It’s Too Late

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You’ve certainly got a ton of outerwear options for spring, but you can’t go wrong with a field jacket. With its roots in real-life military action, a field jacket is built to last, has pockets aplenty, and features sturdy fabric to protect the wearer against the elements. Some field jackets are pricey, but investing in high-quality field jackets is a must if you want to get the most out of your hard-earned money. That being said, read ahead for our list of the best men’s field jackets and consider your style all set this spring.

J. Crew Field Mechanic Jacket, $198

J Crew Field Mechanic Jacket
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A sharp, richly colored field jacket? Sign us up. J. Crew still gets it right in the outerwear department — this is the type of field jacket that would layer handsomely over a blue chambray shirt and perhaps some inky blue denim.

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Abercrombie & Fitch Garment-Dye Zip-Up Shirt Jacket, $53

Abercrombie & Fitch Garment Dye Zip Up Shirt Jacket
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This isn’t a classic field jacket in the technical sense of the word, but it’s a rugged, easily wearable number with handy pockets and a silhouette that’s not far off from your traditional design — it’s just more streamlined and … dare we say it … cooler?

Bridge and Burn Buckner Jacket, $228

Bridge and Burn Buckner Jacket
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Want something that’s a little sleeker in terms of style, yet just as well-made? The Buckner Jacket is the one to buy. This piece is made with the spirit of adventure and durability in mind from Northwest-based retailers Bridge and Burn.

Old Navy Garment-Dye Flex Twill Jacket, $60

Old Navy Garment Dye Flex Twill Jacket
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Old Navy is giving you a heck of a jacket for well under $100, that much is certainly true. And with earthly colors and a mobile fit via the brand’s Flex Twill fabric, you’re getting a lot of bang for your buck. Wear this one with rich black denim and a grey crewneck sweater for a casual weekend.

Snow Peak Military Jacket, $460

Snow Peak Military Jacket
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Snow Peak pulls out all the stops when it comes to this technically advanced, sleek, and investment-worth field jacket available via Huckberry. Stylish enough to wear as an outer layer on your commute, functional enough to work on a hike, and cool enough to wear to your favorite brewery.

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