We tested this year’s men’s winter workwear in the Alaskan mountains, Tennessee thorns and thistles, Delaware snowstorms, and on the equatorial waters of the Pacific. All of our testers were searching for that one-quiver piece of gear to cut redundancies from their work kits. We looked for apparel tough enough to endure full work days yet comfortable for evenings around a campfire or out on the deck. Here are the five pieces that rose above the rest.
The Winners at a Glance
- Mountain Hardwear Jackson Ridge Pant
- Keen Utility Reno Work Boot
- 5.11 Bastion Jacket
- Montane Fireball XT Hoodie
- Patagonia Hemp Tool Bag
The Reviews: The Best Men’s Winter Workwear of 2024
Mountain Hardwear Jackson Ridge Pant ($120)
Sizing: 0-16
Our military engineer tester spent most of his testing days moving through the thick brush of Tennessee, and the Jackson Ridge pants bore a lot of the brunt. He cut and stacked brush and found that the canvas stood up to the hardwood thorns and branches without tearing. Mountain Hardwear tends to run a little small, and he couldn’t layer long johns…
