The 5 Greatest Winter Wool Jackets Of All Time. (Filson, WeatherWool, ...my brand...)

[@TheIronSnail]

*EDIT!!!! Thank you to a few eagle eyed size aficionados -- I made a typo on the size chart on the site. UPDATED NOW!!* Hello everyone! Just want to emphasize -- these are all amazing jackets, I really don't think you could go wrong either way. That being said...if you want to check out the Mammoth...you can go to theironsnail.us !

[@BradyKenniston]

What size mammoth are you wearing in this video? Looks incredible!

[@TheIronSnail]

thanks! Size Small! @@BradyKenniston

[@Noremac5223]

Will there be another drop for the Mammoth? Pre-order seemed to sell out quickly.

[@joelfigueroa1309]

@@Noremac5223my exact question. I’m sad it’s gone. Hoping you to order it soon

[@Phil_OG]

Will it be back in stock anytime soon?

[@adamr63]

Wow, you really hit it out of the park with the Mammoth. It looks absolutely gorgeous, perfectly cut, great design choices, and looks to be extremely functional and top quality. Congratulation and best of luck, and thanks for the belly laugh when you introduced it so humbly in the vid.

[@TheIronSnail]

Bahaha thank you!

[@JayPoncedeLeon]

​@@TheIronSnail Are you looking into making additional colors in the future? (Like you did with your denim jacket?) If so... I'd vote for something like that beautiful green from the Filson. The Mammoth in that green would be an instant purchase from me! Awesome job with the Mammoth!

[@Winford.Studios]

did you not watch the entire video?@@JayPoncedeLeon

[@BlackFishStudios_HMG]

I’ve never been more excited for a jacket I’ve been waiting ever since it was announced. It’s so refreshing to see someone actually care about clothing again. Unless it’s like a novelty hoodie or shirt from a place I’m visiting I done even buy new clothing anymore it’s almost strictly vintage or second hand because I know it’s gonna fall apart on me I don’t even need something this over built I’m just happy it exists and I wanna be a part of this thing you’re doing

[@rosewoodreadingroom8473]

@TheIronSnail Awesome jacket! I noticed the Mammoth sold out - I'm not surprised (also congrats!). I hope there will be more soon and perhaps a solid black or charcoal (I know, I'm boring). The fact that you list all of the relevant measurements is so rare and refreshing. The selling point for me is the wool interior. So many overcoats say 100% wool then have plastic on the inside. Some of my vintage wool garments look fantastic on the outside but the plastic fibers on the inside are oxidized and breaking. It's awesome that you made something thoroughly great!

[@pedroaochoa]

Your wool jacket is amazing! I won’t be able to get the first release but it’s definitely worth every penny. Incredible wool construction and materials overall. I had the opportunity to visit Tagua artisans in Ecuador and talk to some of them so I know those buttons are as premium as they get. Thank you for taking the time to create such amazing garments. I look forward to seeing your brand grow and flourish.

[@UnimportantAcc]

Beautiful jacket! I'll be honest, I was rather on-the-fence when you first announced you'd be making a jacket - but you've really knocked my expectations out of the park. Fantastic job implementing all of your knowledge into one complete garment x

[@lil_Perro]

Man I would love to get one for myself but sadly I haven't got much use for it now that I moved back to Mexico. I'll stay tuned for whatever clothes more suited for warmer weather you release bc this is probably the best value for money piece of clothing i've ever seen. Truly your magnum opus, Mr. Snail. Keep the good work up and Merry Christmas.

[@RedwoodEmpire925]

😂😂😂 this is the funniest most tastefully put together fashion channel

[@BabakAzarian]

this jacket literally has every single thing I can ask for. the fabric pattern also looks amazing and the amount of energy and thought you put into this is absolutely crazy. thank you for the iron snail!

[@fishrider62]

Michael, the Mammoth jacket looks amazing! Incredible function and looks all in one. I can't believe it can make a person fly, that's awesome! I actually lol'ed at that. I would love to have one, but I live in Florida and would never have to wear it. If I was up north I would buy one in a second! BTW, your video's are always informative and entertaining, I've been watching for a while now, thanks!

[@pappy432]

Literally added one to my basket and by the time I wrote the size in the requirement section they sold out, over site on your part that it couldn’t be held atleast until the size was added

[@cameronfrank8100]

Heck yes! Finally a beefy good looking wool coat with a lining and storm cuffs. For the price this is easy the highest value jacket on the Market. Congrats on crushing it Michael. Love your content.

[@critterkllr]

I'm a huge wool fan. I have a closet full of Filson and Woolrich and it's rare that I wear anything other than wool. When you mentioned you were going to announce your jacket along with the others as one of the greatests jackets, I felt like it was a shameless marketing stunt. After seeing all the details of the Mammoth though, I'm really impressed. And your launch into space made me completely lose it. So I'm good with the marketing stunt and happy I saw it. I'm going to buy a Mammoth as soon as they're available. As a large guy, I hope the 2xl fits. Most excited to see how this handles northern Michigan winter camping. Also interesting to note that what you're doing seems to align with how I layer. On top of my base layers, I like to layer a worsted long sleeve shirt, a wool sweater and finally the wool jacket. All the different kinds of knit patterns really help deal with wind while still remaining breathable. While not a huge deal in the woods, the beaches in the winter out here get really crazy wind.

[@123joebus]

I have owned single,double and whipcord filson Mackinaw jackets, vintage Woolrich and a lot of small random vintage brands wool jackets and my favorite is Vintage LL Bean wool from the 70s-80s. Insane value.

[@Jcagan87]

This channel is gold, keep up the fantastic videos! Very informative for clothing materials and builds, love this stuff

[@Stealther]

Was traveling for the holidays and missed the drop! Need a restock!!

[@nathanvilliger2325]

Hey Michael, I have a Woolrich Mac Jacket and similar LL Bean jacket that I could send to you if you wanted to do a video on them. I actually almost bought that same Woolrich Mac with the patch, and I hope it eventually shows up for you!

[@nathanvilliger2325]

Also have a surplus M65 field jacket if that’s something you’d like to check out…

[@joso32]

This has been one of the coolest craziest things to watch grow over time. I don’t know you at all. I don’t comment on KZbin videos. But I just want to say you should be so proud!

[@TheIronSnail]

THANK YOU!

[@coopers1716]

You deserve to make full videos about your own products without shrouding them in other videos. The mammoth should have it's own long form video.

[@asdakuhi8h]

the tale of the iron snail grows! love seeing your growth

[@tnan123]

Happy with my current wool jackets but boy is it so tempting to preorder! I'm much more intrigued by wool over denim and maybe down the line I hope the Mammoth stays in stock continuously!

[@michaelshearer3559]

This is epic mammoth! Love this design and colorway. Well done Michael. $550 is definitely a great price pound for pound.

[@mischaweiss1725]

wow.. sold out while I was in the cart.. congratulations from Switzerland!! will shoot for the S.E. now

[@MadvillainMonarch]

Congrats on selling out, the piece looks phenomenal! Any plans on doing another run of The Mammoth?

[@udad4]

Looks amazing! Any chance there will be a duffel/long coat build the same way? Would love to have a longer version!

[@JoeyDecay]

Good think i just spent every penny of my savings on Christmas gifts. Now i gotta return them all and say i was robbed so i can live inside a mammoth. And i immediately thought of the beginning of Star Wars episode... V? When they keep warm inside of that animal they cut open... they didn't even keep the hide. What where they doing?

[@adamwilson1921]

Yup gonna need another run of the Mammoth! XXL please! Maybe a longer pre order window as well!!

[@GrevMarkussen]

Good video - and the Mammoth looks great. 👌🏻 As an alternative to the Duckworth, I’d take a look at McNair Mountain Shirts. I’m very pleased with mine, and it works great in the Norwegian winters. And I got it made-to-measure for £375 - handmade in the UK! (Sometimes I layer a Filson wool vest underneath.)

[@canadiansensei]

I got McNair's heavyweight mountain shirt in May (2023) and LOVE IT! I'm very curious how McNair compares to the pieces featured in this video....especially WeatherWool.

[@Sondre_Friis_Nyberg]

How does it stand up to the winters in Norway? I live in Innlandet, and here it can become quite cold🥶 I wanted to buy the Mammoth, but it wouldn't ship to my location. Right now I'm looking at vintage Filson mackinaws on Ebay, but the McNair could be an option if I can use it as an outer layer in the winter. What do you think?

[@GrevMarkussen]

@@Sondre_Friis_Nyberg I live in Oslo, which is less cold (though -20 now!) - and it’s worked great! Obviously better with layering, so size accordingly. My only gripe, is the lack of hand-warming pockets. Maybe ask if they can make some..? 🙃 I usually wear a Northern Playground T-shirt closest to my body, then a shirt or sweater (wool if really cold) and then the McNair. And it’s never been too cold.

[@DMorgan77]

Congrats! It’s a beautiful jacket. Amazing video as always too.

[@jay.perspective7377]

Im buying the Mammoth as soon as you re-release. Great video, good humor and plenty of organized information. I hope you’ll be able to add new colorways soon!

[@JeffMudrick]

Very impressive. Gorgeous, smartly put together.

[@thechief043]

So cool to feel Michael's excitement and passion in the video.

[@lunchtime2960]

Tip for those when talking about Kashmir. Kashmir is a region in Northern India and Pakistan they have a goat. The regular whool they call Kashmir. The good stuff is called Pashmina the Pashmina only comes from the kneck area of the goat and comes in far less quantity. It has extremely good warmth to weight.

[@addisonbulloch6639]

9:53.. magical moment. Bummed the Mammoth is sold out! It's a beautiful beast. Well done Michael, I hope to purchase one! Cheers, Merry Christmas!

[@erockrocks4283]

always great to see more made in usa options! and it looks great too. im waiting on a weatherwool lynx shirtjac currently. maybe a mammoth would make a good 2nd choice for when the lynx may be the wrong color for an event.

[@joshfenn]

The Mammoth looks amazing! Can’t wait to see that special edition when it’s ready.

[@__Ted]

What a bad time to be broke.😤 Great looking jacket, would love to get one, one day.😂

[@andyeighttre]

Have you messed with the Silent Predator at all? It’s 22oz 90%wool 10% cotton made by Pendleton. You can also get it 4oz wool fiberfill insulation. It’s got a great price. Autumn Woods outfitter, Asbell, and Big Bill are also other affordable that are intriguing. A Weatherwool double Maine coat is absolutely my dream cold weather hunting coat.

[@TheIronSnail]

Oh no I haven't -- never heard of that! I'll have to look into both of those Thanks for the heads up! I've seen and worn that coat (I think) it's absolutely amazing!

[@CookingMike]

The mammoth is an absolute beast of a jacket and i love it. Im a poor cook , whos obsessed with wool. Been following your journey for a while and cant wait to see what the future has in store !

[@Fosta_]

Jacket looks amazing! Love the clip addition and pocket layout. Know its not the style but if it had a zip in nylon or attachable hood for extra id be all over it.

[@kravchenkov]

Had an issue saying it wouldnt deliver to my address but was lucky enough to be able to snag one anyway🔥

[@quuids8895]

I’m holding out for the special edition! Love the attention to detail!

[@eagleeyes9770]

Your website repeatedly rejected my shipping address… I was not able to complete checkout and had to watch them sell out 😭

[@Artaois13]

Also happened to me but I switched to PayPal and it went through.

[@eagleeyes9770]

I tried, but they were already sold out 😤

[@tquenched3210]

I dont know you personally, but im proud

[@gghana]

Well done. The coat looks amazing.

[@feuerein]

Glad to see the WeatherWool included in the list, the Mammoth looks great best of luck Mike.

[@TinsTins]

For what it's worth, I like the style of the mammoth the most out of all the jackets you demonstrated today. Classy!

[@user-tg3po1iv9v]

I'm looking forward to you making a shirt-jacket with decent pockets. It's not cold enough where i live to wear your heavy jacket. I live in a high elevation rain forest in Hawaii, so I wear wool most of the time. If you made a shirt jacket I'd be saving up for it right now.

[@1012cmcalister]

The Mammoth was even more impressive than i expected. Very cool

[@kravchenkov]

6'0" and around 160 pounds, stuck between ordering medium and large. Medium seems like it'd be a better fit except the arm length seems like it might be a tad short.

[@TheIronSnail]

Oooh yes you're right in between...I may even say go large but I'm only saying that because virtually all returns we get are people that want to size up one!

[@tacticalcenter8658]

So I didn't catch the pre-order. When will they be available next? And will the price be the same?

[@rhithym]

I'm so jealous your heatstraps jacket fits you so well. I ordered one size too big, and it feels like I'm swimming in mine!

[@NicholasCFranklin]

Wish I lived somewhwere cold enough for this. Looks nice.

[@abighack6622]

I genuinely almost ordered that exact jacket that got lost in the mail

[@CatalystOfFire]

My job cut my hours just in time for the holidays. I'd be on this thing so fast if not for that. All the best from the boring part of NY and happy holidays, Michael!

[@zachwhite0]

Any estimated timeframe for when the special edition version goes on sale?

[@mischaweiss1725]

In earlier comments he said late spring, about two months after picking up the wool in europe (around February)

[@jesush7662]

Hooy cow! Good video! I loved you styling the jackets

[@emilysrokagrove]

That is my favorite jacket…so great. You deserve the moon!!! Thanks for all of this content.

[@em-rg3xf]

I love the mammoth colour and pattern, very cool.

[@rileyelliott8063]

Damn that jacket looks pretty good actually. I live in northern NSW so it never will get cold enough to justify a double layered wool jacket but if I was still living in BC I would buy. Good stuff mate.

[@AssyMcgeeKicksAce]

please make more jackets if possible.... both wool and denim. PLEASE

[@oussisaho208]

So, I'm going on the age of 35, sports and stuff are fun but watching cooking, tech and style on YT are the only matters that bring sense to living. you, you motherflipper actually bring something to my table in the mud of shite!!

[@mikegraves3497]

Ok yeah you had the Norman Bates look going on I see what your saying. Lol - seriously, love your content. Thanks for all the research and detail in your reviews and the editing and production 👍🏻

[@jonahturner2969]

Congrats sir, looks amazing. Glad America has you

[@knifenutsdave]

The Mammoth looks truly incredible, and this is coming from someone who owns both a Filson Packer Coat and a WeatherWool coat. You can tell that the Mammoth was designed by a true enthusiast because every little detail that only an obsessive enthusiast would think of is covered. And for $550?! I really thought it was going to be more. Cannot wait to own both versions! P.S. - can you ID the sweaters you were wearing?

[@ElDinosaurioGigante]

On that note, how do you like the filson packer? After weatherwool ran out of black peacoats and lynx AJJs this winter, I've been eyeballing filson packers and they just resupplied

[@knifenutsdave]

​@@ElDinosaurioGigante If you can get past the price, it's the flagship Filson coat for a reason. The stitching is impeccable, it's unsurprisingly very warm (especially with the collar turned up), and it has some cool history to it. That said, this year seems to be the last year that it will be made in Seattle so some of that history is disappearing, and it can look very costume-y (think Red Dead Redemption cosplay) IMO in the louder plaids. The 2022 model with the darker shearling and the charcoal chalk stripe wool is what I have and I really enjoy it. Last year Filson marked them down to like 30% off, at that price I think it's far more reasonable.

[@cameronwuethrich3560]

Hey I might have an ID on the sweaters! Both j crew and LL bean make versions of the roll neck waffle-y one (I want to say his was the LL Bean version) and I think the cream colored one is the 'heritage cotton crewneck' sweater from j crew. Could be wrong but I think I'm at least pretty close!

[@knifenutsdave]

@@cameronwuethrich3560 those were exactly my guesses too!

[@steevemarcoux2288]

Hi, the Mammoth looks very good, like the color and functions included !!!

[@owenhaffey203]

I just had a real shitty month an had to drop an unexpected 3k on my car after an unexpected accident. I’m bummed I can’t snag a Mammoth, but just wanted to let you know I really appreciate your content man. Fingers crossed I can snag one in the very near future.

[@akumse]

The Mammoth jacket makes me wish I wasn’t allergic to wool. Looks great! Well done.

[@joaquinguzman2648]

Not gonna be able to pick up this release, hopefully more to come in the future, sweet looking jacket.

[@racerguy008]

Yep, gonna need that special edition.

[@user-lr1rm3ob6x]

Please, I must know what white sweater you were wearing I beg of you!? Love the content, please keep it up :)

[@McGloin349]

Special edition? Tell me more!

[@tint1122]

Sick VFX shots! MAMMOTH

[@jakobkrabbenrregaard81]

Hi Michael. Of topic, but what brand and model is your bagpack?

[@AleXRuja]

Amazing jacket, too bad I missed out on it while converting inches to cm lol Next time I'll try to do this earlier. I'm honestly very glad that it got sold out so quick. This means I have to look forward for future runs and maybe even some changes! I saw someone asking for longer variants and that could be interesting.

[@Ives1776]

Kinda bummed I didn't snag one but yeah, maybe the future versions will have revisions and alterations to make these more enticing for me! A long version would be awesome!

[@alexsherel3344]

Ok..when I first started watching you…”this kids a nut…” but not in a bad way. Now seeing that jacket you designed…”This kids a nut, but in the best way there is” Atta boy. If I had not JUST bought a brand new Cape coat for 3(tags say 650) I’d be on this like white on rice…😂😂😂 Edit, I’m getting one next winter GUARANTEED…

[@JesterJames22]

I literally just got the Stapleton single mack from Filson. Not 2 weeks later you drop this...Dammit. I want it, but you now also mention a special edition one! Here's what I'll do. I'm going to wait and use my filson why I do (it's cold). When the special edition drops I'm going to buy it immediately, and then Ebay my filson. I also have a hooded sweatshirt from Weatherwool, if this special edition fills both rolls I'll just get rid of the weatherwool and filson, which will more than cover the cost of the special mammoth (I hope). I will own that jacket. I got my bell notification on, and I WILL NOT miss the special edition pre-order. What a design! Any idea on WHEN the special will drop?

[@JesterJames22]

Also THANK YOU for adding sizes for larger people! Your denim jackets never went to my size and these do! I'm and XL in the mammoth sizing and you even have a size larger!

[@Govituli]

As warm as these look i physically cannot remove my schott perfecto from my body

[@RSN1748]

congrats on the mammoth! Looks like a greta jacket. Wish the shoulder sizing was bigger on the larger sizes

[@TheNewNitrok7]

living in scotland myself, im really looking forward to the special edition mammoth!

[@xix94]

Great video I only ever buy army surplus

[@davidpaul3821]

Could use some more colorways in the Mammoth Woolen jacket.

[@Wolverine1987]

Manifattura Ceccarelli is what you want if you want the best

[@SeanLarrinaga]

Oh man, I’m so torn now. The Mammoth does offer a lot of value in it at that price, but now I feel like I should wait for the special edition one… super stoked for you either way and can’t wait to pick one up!!

[@SeanLarrinaga]

I’m gonna follow your advice in the video and just exchange it if I need to. The allure of Scottish wool seems too good to pass up

[@kevinhu8860]

Love it! Wish it came in XS though.

[@TheIronSnail]

Darn it...for what it's worth I'm an XS in Filson and a S in Mammoth!

[@bkellem1]

I really really wish you offered a long version, for us taller folks… even if at an additional cost.

[@TheIronSnail]

NOTED! What is your ideal length?

[@bkellem1]

Just my two cents…. But when I order Filson cruiser jacket and mackinaw jackets, their tall cuts add 2” to the sleeves and I find that perfect. I figure a lot of other people do as well, as their tall versions always sell out first.

[@bkellem1]

Sorry, I had a typo. It is 1.5” long on the sleeve and length. But seriously, let us know if future runs will have additional sizing…. So I know if I need to hold out.

[@TheIronSnail]

@@bkellem1awesome, thank you!! Future runs will but this run is quite small -- I may do a larger order next season and include some tall sizes!

[@Randoamon]

Agree with bkellem1. Love everything about the jacket but the sleeves are too short for me so can’t pick one up. A long with 1.5-2” in the sleeves would be perfect and I would grab one immediately.

[@ryanfitzalan8634]

SIZING!! you forgot to talk about it!!! you need to avoid endless returns after purchase! you have a youtube channel to specifically discuss that aspect of it!!

[@TheIronSnail]

honestly...you are so right...TRUE TO SIZE! +1 from your Filson size!

[@ryanfitzalan8634]

@@TheIronSnail No worries brother, good looks on the jacket and good luck with all the sales. you made it just like i hoped you would, classic Mackinaw style.

[@jona.7524]

The Theo and Harris guy! What don’t you do?

[@samahnert8909]

Visually great! sizing for the larger sizes just feels a little off, for my 2c a 29.5 pit to pit on an XL seems really big (ie a weather wool AAJ XXXL is 30 in for chest). If chest is significantly different from pit to pit, would love to see those dimensions published too. Jumping four inches in chest size from size to size seems fine, but 6 inches feels like it’ll leave a lot of people out. Wish I could have the Large chest with the XL shoulders, sleeve, and body length, but maybe I’m more lanky than I realized lol

[@TheIronSnail]

AH!! No you caught an error -- thank you!! Sizes are updated!!

[@samahnert8909]

@@TheIronSnail ohhhhh hahaha, glad to see the updates! XL looking real nice now!

[@HabeasJ]

I've been wearing a 1940s Filson forestry cruiser (worsted wool) under a regular Filson Mackinaw and I it's an amazing combo. I really want to give the Mammoth a try and see how it stacks up. Eta on a restock?

[@pawerudas378]

Greetings. Im watching You from Poland. Great video's. Much knowledge. 💪🇵🇱

[@MgytlFwY]

It would be interesting to see you review the LifeLabs MegaWarm jacket. It claims to be the world's warmest jacket.

[@chefrichh]

That's a mighty fine looking jacket!

[@Old_Sailor85]

I have a Filson Double Mackinaw, a Woolrich Double Mackinaw, and a Woolrich Hunt Coat. The Woolrich Hunt Coat weighs the most, and is the warmest, even though it's only one layer of wool, with a cotton lining. The Woolrich Double Mackinaw is the lightest, but it's in mint condition from the 80s. The hunt Coat was NOS. The Filson is also from the 80s, but has a couple little moth marks. The Mammoth looks fantastic. Maybe next winter. Need to loose a few pounds before I buy a $600 coat. My biggest complaint about the double Macs is wind penetration. It still gets through. Looks like you addressed that. Was considering a Schott Pea Coat. Double Breasted, 34 oz Melton shell plus insulation and lining. I had an original WWII version in the 70s. It was a tank.

[@bfettrules1239]

Do yourself a favor and get anything by weatherwool. No more itch. Finest wool out there. Great fledgling company. The only thing that sucks is they run out of stock pretty fast. I have the navy Schott peacoat because Weatherwool doesn’t do navy. I have to weatherwool black peacoat. It’s so great.

[@Old_Sailor85]

@@bfettrules1239 Do you own one? How is it against wind penetration? That's my only complain about what I have. If it's too cold and windy it's Carhartt Arctics. The duck really blocks the wind.

[@bfettrules1239]

@@Old_Sailor85 I find that Weatherwool blocks the wind quite well. I own the CPO jack shirt, the AAJ, and their peacoat. Best investments ever. I have a couple of their accessories too. I have the wool cap and scarf. Scarf is very wide so it can be a little cumbersome but will definitely get the job done. Their cap is freaking amazing. Snug but not tight. You unfold the brim to make it loose fitting if that’s your thing.

[@marlenakauer5262]

Great job! Your jacket looks amazing! Does it have hand warmer pockets? Merry Christmas!

[@abelmartinez3185]

Is this a one time drop? I love it but unfortunately won’t be able to get one this winter. Also would you ever consider dropping it in XS? I’m a short guy (5’4”) and would love to have it fit the way I want. Congrats you knocked it out of the park.

[@mermerserkan]

Maybe you can make an video about flannels :)

[@wehrwxlf]

Next we need a barbour competitor & a deck jacket. You’ll be set as a staple name in the game

[@puddingtame1787]

I am so excited about this, dang.

[@TheDanielscarroll]

I need a bigger wallet. Nice over view my man! Nice work on your mammoth jacket