AllOutdoor Review – Flint and Tinder James Waxed Snap Jacket

• Exterior Materials – 100% BCI Halley Stevensons Dry End Waxed Cotton Canvas (11.9–12 oz weight)
• Physique Lining – 100% Jasper Cotton 
• Sleeve Lining – 100% Nylon 
• Closures  – Full entrance metallic snap placket
• Pockets – 2 waist welt pockets, Proper chest welt pocket, 1 Inside welt pocket
• Colours: Coal (black), Navy, Area Tan
• Origin: Assembled in Indonesia 
• MSRP: $198 USD

Aesthetics – Flint and Tinder James Waxed Snap Jacket 

Clearly, the first cause I used to be on this jacket was due to the way in which it seems to be, and boy, does it look good. The Waxed Canvas end provides it a slight shine that you just undoubtedly gained’t see on regular cotton jackets. The general slimness and match are very pleasing and provides a classy, café racer look that undoubtedly dig. 

The minimalism of pockets and extras retains according to the heritage retro look, and I discovered this jacket with me on lots of my much less informal outings with associates. The all black snaps are a pleasant contact and maintain the silhouette of the jacket very sharp. In case it was troublesome to discern, I like the look of this jacket! 

How does it match? – Flint and Tinder James Waxed Snap Jacket 

After I first requested my pattern of this jacket, I requested for a measurement small based mostly on the Huckberry measurement information on their website. I assumed a measurement small is likely to be a bit cosy, however their charts mentioned in any other case. After receiving the Snap Jacket within the mail, my suspicions have been confirmed, this was far to small for me. I’m 5 ft 9” with an athletic construct, and I normally need to get my jackets in measurement M for probably the most half. Fortunately, Huckberry was nice about exchanging me for a measurement M and fairly rapidly, I’d add. The Measurement M jacket match me a lot better total, however was nonetheless a bit tight within the Shoulders once I would roll them, and the sleeves nonetheless felt a bit quick to me, however I knew the subsequent measurement up could be too large for me. 

That is probably the most irritating half I’ve with some Huckberry merchandise. They give the impression of being wonderful, however you would possibly have to return them just a few instances earlier than you get the fitting measurement. Surprisingly sufficient, though this jacket runs slimmer on me, I’ve no downside sliding a hoodie or further layer beneath for further heat in cooler months. 

Performance – Flint and Tinder James Waxed Snap Jacket

Functionally, this jacket has just a few tips up its sleeves. This jacket has two waist welt pockets, a proper chest welt pocket, and one Inside welt pocket. These pockets are all freed from any snaps and quite simple of their structure. The hand pockets are cotton-lined for a bit extra heat, however sadly, the openings are very small to your palms. This was the identical criticism I had on the Flint and Tinder Quilted Waxed Shirt Jacket. The Canvas will take a while to interrupt in, and you have to to reapply wax after, however I’ve not gotten to that time but. Take note this jacket just isn’t waterproof, however it can enable you out in a small bathe. The Jacket can be not very heat, so don’t get this to put on within the winter except you propose to layer up deliberately. Lastly, it’s not very packable, so I don’t advocate this one for plenty of touring if you wish to throw it in a bag. 

Likes 

• Seems Superb 
• Constructed with very high-quality Supplies 
• Will age and Patina with each Put on 
• Layers properly

Dislikes 

• Sizing may be troublesome. Undoubtedly do this one on in individual should you can earlier than shopping for 
• Not Made within the USA, however comes with a Made within the USA Value 
• Hand pockets are a bit too small 
• Not very heat 

Wrap Up – Flint and Tinder James Waxed Snap Jacket 

In abstract, the Flint and Tinder James Waxed Snap Jacket is an actual looker, however its sizing points and worth maintain it again a bit for me. I like lots of Flint and Tinder’s Merchandise, however I by no means discovered myself excited to put on this one, and sacrificed operate over type every time I selected it. Now, should you don’t care about a number of the issues I laid out as dislikes, so embrace packability and heat, and simply desire a trendy jacket to put on right here and there, go for it and choose up this jacket. For me, I nonetheless adore the James waxed Snap Jacket, however it gained’t overthrow my Patagonia Nano puff as my #1 go-to jacket. 

Patrik Orcutt

Patrik is a contract photographer who has been fortunate sufficient to see a number of the world and doc his travels together with his digital camera. He has labored for the U.S. authorities as a Public Affairs Officer documenting Multi-Nationwide Particular Forces Coaching across the World. He’s presently engaged on turning into a Blackhawk Pilot for the Military whereas being an avid gear junky and outside fanatic.