First off, my friends: Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! What a momentous day — here’s to spending it with family and friends, surrounded by holiday cheer, great eats, delicious beer and whiskey and of course, a hearty dose of the most rugged men’s style essentials on the market from Filson. At any rate, thanks for taking some time out of your day to swing by The Style Guide. Now, on to business!

The classic style purveyors at Filson are a brand that’s certainly on my radar this season (and well beyond). Perhaps you were even lucky enough to have Santa leave you some of the best menswear from Filson under the tree.

If not, or if you perhaps received a Filson gift card, let’s start with at least one idea to spend that cash (beyond one of the best men’s denim jackets or a classic Filson flannel shirt, of course). The Filson Mackinaw Wool Work Jacket takes what you know and love about the Pacific Northwest heritage brand, and somehow makes it even better for today’s modern man.

You see, the Filson Mackinaw Wool Work Jacket knocks it out of the park in every way (and it’s not the first time you’re reading a Filson review of this style here on the blog, either). The rich Heather Plaid colorway gives it a distinctive, old-school look, but that aesthetic is just the tip of the iceberg.

Filson turned to its extensive archives and then updated this jacket in hearty, super-thick 24oz. Filson wool for extreme warmth, keeping you toasty in frigid outdoor conditions. That wool is still naturally breathable despite its heavy weight, ensuring you can layer to your heart’s content with a Filson thermal shirt or one of the best Filson flannel shirts.

The hip length of the Filson Mackinaw Wool Work Jacket closely rivals classic trucker jackets, while details like snap-flap pockets make for ideal storage space (and easy operation when wearing gloves). The foldover collar can be popped against the wind, while the fit itself should also offer a nice amount of room for cold-weather layering.

And yes, the Filson Mackinaw Wool Work Jacket doesn’t boast the down insulation of one of the best men’s parkas, for instance, but I’d wager it’s going to be plenty warm while delivering on rugged style to a T. In my book, that sounds like as good a post-Christmas purchase as any, my friends. Once again, happy holidays, stay stylish and we’ll see you back here tomorrow!