Heaviest military wool coat recommendation

[NamoAmituofo]

So for a change I’m not asking questions on leather jackets!

I’m a sick of the cold rainy weather in London - for work, I wear a Paul Smith mohair overcoat everyday - with a big backpack on it (yes I know it’s not good for the coat.). I’ve been doing this for over a decade and this nice coat is beginning to show light sign of wear on the back. Mohair wear very hard though.

My primary complains about this coat is - 1) it’s single breasted so I always need to wear a scarf; 2) it’s a ‘city coat’ thickness and despite it’s a posh 80% mohair and 20% alpaca, I wish it’s thicker and heavier.

So I want to look for a really heavy wool coat, long coat style to knee length, double breasted military trench style, that can wrap my chest and neck up with the lapels when needed.

Don’t mind if it’s new or used. Preferably with a belt to cinch up when windy.

Recommendations and pictures would be most appreciated.

 

[MrProper]

Loden coats immediately spring to mind.

I don't have one, but I know that in Bavaria and Austria they are also worn while hunting, where you sit for hours in the cold. And they come in all kinds of shapes. I think loden is a pretty cool material.
Examples.
https://www.manufactum.at/herren-lodenmantel-doppelreiher-a202896/

https://www.grube.at/p/rascher-loden-ansitzmantel-kuno-prestige/P88-474/

 

[ton312]

I like the Kersey wool US Naval issue peacoat.
They are exceptionally well tailored, incredibly heavy and have never been duplicated.

I personally prefer the WWII 10 button for fit and soaring collar. I tried what I believe is a Swedish issue wool on at a thrift store not long ago. It was grey and had two pockets at the back. Insanely thick and very rigid wool. I passed on it based on size but had it fit I would have snatched it up gladly. Also very well tailored and probably thicker even than the Kersey used on the good peas.

 

[Canuck Panda]

I have a Buzz Rickson peacoat I may end up moving after I get my long deck coat. The 30+ oz wool is pretty thick and relatively water resistant but it is not lined.

There are long and hooded versions of the USN deck coats. Repros from both China and Japan.

And then there’s the “avalanche” coat, shearling lined, and longest ones are 48”!

Aero has similar Barnstormers like this but they make them out of leather where these has fabric outside shell and longer lengths.

 

[Bennarion]

I like the Kersey wool US Naval issue peacoat.
They are exceptionally well tailored, incredibly heavy and have never been duplicated.
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I personally prefer the WWII 10 button for fit and soaring collar. I tried what I believe is a Swedish issue wool on at a thrift store not long ago. It was grey and had two pockets at the back. Insanely thick and very rigid wool. I passed on it based on size but had it fit I would have snatched it up gladly. Also very well tailored and probably thicker even than the Kersey used on the good peas.

This is the best thing that can be for the weather in London. Style for all times

 

[Aloysius]

You want a British Warm or Greatcoat.

Graham Browne, bespoke tailor in the City, is currently running their winter promotion where you can get a suit for about the price of an Aero jacket. A suit and overcoat are usually the same price, so maybe you should consider getting a bespoke coat.

They make a lot of military coats too so they can do that style and cut for yours.

 

[NamoAmituofo]

Thank you very much guys - much appreciated all your inputs.

Re great coat, I also remember this Crombie version https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/27673775...dECUgLpTcK&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

I actually saw this coat in my size for sale a few years ago - it was like £1200 and before Covid. It’s a real shame Crombie ceased trading shsortly after and these coats are now only available in secondary market.

I’ll look up Swedish coat as well. I’m a real sucker for really heavy coats!

 

[NamoAmituofo]

Guys I bought this RAF greatcoat on eBay for a steal of £75. Previous owner changed the buttons for civilian wear and I actually like them. Its condition surprised me as feels almost new and the wool is quite stiff. I think this one fits quite well over a size 40R suit jacket!!

No more cold January and February mornings next year!!

 

[barnabus]

Guys I bought this RAF greatcoat on eBay for a steal of £75. Previous owner changed the buttons for civilian wear and I actually like them. Its condition surprised me as feels almost new and the wool is quite stiff. I think this one fits quite well over a size 40R suit jacket!!

No more cold January and February mornings next year!!

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I love a big coat.