Jacket Collection

Jacket Collections Overview

I currently have 12 jackets that cover a range of temperatures:

Track Jackets (65 degrees)

Adidas - Essentials - Red - DUO454 - 2019
Adidas - Windbreaker - Navy - DUO461 - 2019
Adidas - Essentials - Black - 2020
Adidas - Beckenbauer - Blue - 2025

Light Jackets (55 degrees)

North Face - Venture 2 Raincoat - Navy - 2021
Generic - Bomber - Green - 2023
Polo Varsity Jacket - Navy - 2024
Levi Denim Jacket - Blue - 2024

Middleweight Jackets (45 degrees)

Uniqlo - Puffer - Navy - 2021
Polo Letterman Jacket - Black - 2025
Uniqlo - Overcoat - Camel - 2025

Winter Jackets (25 degrees)

North Face - Ski Jacket - Brown/Green - 2023

Temperature Considerations

Temperature ratings also depend on factors such as rain, wind, and sun exposure. For example, I can comfortably wear a track jacket on a sunny day even if it's 50 degrees and there's no wind. I typically layer my jackets with a hoodie or sweater, which adds about 10 degrees of warmth.

Winter Layering

Winters here don’t typically get colder than 0-10 degrees, so I find the puffer over a hoodie is sufficient. The North Face ski jacket is particularly versatile as it features both a puffer inner layer and a hard outer shell.

2025 Additions

I added an Overcoat, Letterman and Track Jacket for 2025 as I move towards more upscale items.

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