Dickies Men's Diamond Quilted Nylon Jacket

I have an old KEY quilted jacket from the 1960s but the zipping started failing and it is extremely beat up. I have had it since i was about 12. It is still one of my favorite jackets and i may go get the zipper replaced some day but its almost not worth it. If i could find another jacket just like it i would pick it up in a second.

Anyway....looking for something simular i found this. This jacket has been around for just about as long.

When i first got it i hated it. The collar and sleeves drove me nuts and the jacket is a bit stiff and puffy at first. I still used it and wore it over my hooded sweatshirt all the time. I slept in it and washed it a few times now its one of my favorites. Tough as nails as long as you are not welding or near a camp fire. Cuts wind great and is warm, light and made well. Over time it has softened up and is fine now. You dont even realize you have it on.

Verdict: Great. Recommended. Definitely not garbage.
Link: https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/dickies-mens-diamond-quilted-nylon-jacket

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