Every guy needs to shake off the doldrums of winter at one point or another, especially if you live in a place that falls on the slightly more temperate side of things, a place where a durable shirt jacket might prove useful until lunchtime, and then once again after the sun goes down. If you ask me, that’s what one of the best shirt jackets can bring to the table in terms of layering versatility — it’s something you’ll see often if you follow me on Instagram, in fact.

And if it’s a rugged shirt you seek, you just might be surprised what you’ll find from the easygoing yet rugged, up-for-anything folks at Criquet Shirts. The retro-inspired brand is perhaps known for ultra-soft polos (think: The kind that Arnold Palmer would have worn) and a range of buttery-soft buttondown shirts. And now, they’re diving into more road-ready picks like the Criquet Corduroy Quilted Shacket as seen here.

We previously dove into Criquet buttondown shirts in another Criquet review on this very blog, but let’s take a closer look at a versatile and durable outer layer for brisk days — the kind that you can wear now and into early spring, provided the timing and weather at hand suits the situation properly. And if you’re looking for a durable outer layer with handy pockets to get you from point A to point B, whether that’s a train ride or a Land Rover jaunt, consider the ever-helpful shirt jacket — one like this handsome number from Criquet Shirts, in fact.

The Criquet Corduroy Quilted Shacket (available in three crisp, easily wearable colors) takes Criquet’s super-soft corduroy shirting fabric and uses a recycled polyester inner fill lining for a touch of added ‘oomph’ and warmth.

They’ve kept the same signature Criquet details when it comes to the Criquet Corduroy Quilted Shacket, including a Western style snap chest pocket and traditional pearl snap buttons down the front — all the better for a customizable fit (as Criquet calls it, the “same right-on-the-money fit” as its other buttondown shirts.

In fact, the relatively classic fit of this shacket — in my experience with Criquet Shirts — should lend itself to layering over everything from a graphic tee to a long-sleeve thermal henley and perhaps even a contrasting plaid shirt from the humble, good-time Texas-based brand.

For a layer that’s a reliable go-between from an ultra-thick flannel shirt and your daily-driver chambray shirt, that’s a great quality to have indeed. The next time you need a reliable layer ready for both relaxation and the road ahead, opt for the Criquet Corduroy Quilted Shacket.