Last Updated on September 1, 2020
Are you searching for the best barn coat?
I’ve had a horse farm for decades now and in that time I’ve owned a couple dozen barn coats, and for this guide my family and I have reviewed the most popular models available on the market today. They have been reviewed for comfort, durability, and value.
After reading this article you will know my barn coat recommendations for men, women, and children.
Check the quick list below for links to customer reviews and prices for my best barn coat picks, or read on for the full review:
- Carhartt Men’s Duck Chore Coat Blanket Lined
- Orvis Men’s Corduroy Collar Cotton Barn Jacket
- Walls Men’s Redford Vintage Duck Barn Coat Big and Tall
- Orvis Men’s Classic Barn Coat
- Red Kap Men’s Blended Duck Chore Coat
- Carhartt Men’s Arctic Quilt Lined Sandstone Traditional Coat
- Legendary Whitetails Men’s Journeyman Flannel Lined Rugged Shirt Jacket
- Carhartt Women’s Shoreline Jacket
- Carhartt Women’s Lined Sandstone Active Jacket
- Orvis Women’s Classic Barn Jacket
- Woolrich Women’s Dorrington Barn Jacket
- Legendary Whitetails Women’s Saddle Country Shirt Jacket
- Hope & Henry Girls’ Barn Jacket
- Widgeon Kids’ Hooded Barn Jacket
- Carhartt Boys’ Big Quilt Lined Work Active Jacket
- M2C Boys Winter Light Diamond Quilted Fleece Lined Padded Barn Jacket
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Best Barn Coat
With the help of my family, I have reviewed the best barn coat models from the top brands on the market. When narrowing down to the top picks focus was placed on comfort, quality, durability, and value. Check below for those picks for men, women, boys and girls.
Barn Coat for Men
Carhartt Men’s Duck Chore Coat Blanket Lined
I’ve been using Carhartt coats for decades. The first one I got I was about 10 and if I could still fit in it I’d still be wearing it. These coats are built to last even under the abuse of daily work and chores. The Duck Chore coat is an exceptional winter barn coat.
- 12 oz cotton duck with corduroy collar
- Strong snaps
- Triple stitched
- Plenty of pockets
- Extremely durable
- Warm
Orvis Men’s Corduroy Collar Cotton Barn Jacket
This is an excellent barn coat. Orvis makes great products and I’ve been a fan of their hunting coats and this barn jacket is impressive too. It is very comfortable and made of durable cotton canvas. The lining and fill is polyester, while not as warm as the Carhartt coat above it is still great for winter wear. It excels in comfort, the range of motion was superior to other models making it great for getting work done without feeling weighted down.
- 100% cotton shell
- 100% polyester lining
- Durable
- Great freedom of motion
- Warm
- Comes in multiple colors
Walls Men’s Redford Vintage Duck Barn Coat Big and Tall
This is a very comfortable barn coat. I particularly like the look of the stonewashed shell and the corduroy collar. This coat features storm cuffs and interior pockets. It also has side vents with heavy duty snaps to close them.
- 100% cotton
- Durable
- Machine washable
- Snapped side vents
- Interior pockets
- Two color options
Orvis Men’s Classic Barn Coat
This is another great barn coat from Orvis. This might be my favorite looking coat available. It has a classic outdoorsman style that always looks good. Comes in multiple colors as well. This model also allows great range of motion and a comfortable fit. Comes with plenty of pockets.
- Great classic look
- Comfortable
- Exceptional range of motion
- Plenty of pockets including interior security pockets
- Comes in multiple colors
Red Kap Men’s Blended Duck Chore Coat
This is an excellent lighter weight barn coat. It is a Polyester, cotton blend and is quite durable. The quilted liner is warm and comfortable while moisture wicking. Comes with multiple pockets and it is machine washable.
- 65% polyester and 35% cotton shell
- Lining 100% polyester
- Stain resistant
- Chest and lower pockets
- Sweat and moisture wicking
- Excellent value
Carhartt Men’s Arctic Quilt Lined Sandstone Traditional Coat
This is another exceptional classic Carhartt barn coat. It has incredibly warm Arctic weight insulation making it ideal for the coldest temperatures. Has a durable brass zipper that should last years. The entire coat is exceptionally durable and it is an excellent value.
- 100% cotton
- Arctic weight insulation
- Machine washable
- Incredibly durable
- Excellent value
Legendary Whitetails Men’s Journeyman Flannel Lined Rugged Shirt Jacket
I was pleasantly surprised with this barn jacket from Legendary Whitetails. I’ve owned a couple shirts from them but this was my first coat. It was very comfortable and I like the rugged and classic style. It was durable and warm even in the cold winter weather. This is a great value barn coat.
- Fit to layer over other work clothing
- Classic flannel lined
- Brass snaps
- Shell is 63% cotton and 37% polyester
- Lining is 100% cotton, Sleeve lining is 100% nylon
- Excellent value
Barn Coat for Women
Carhartt Women’s Shoreline Jacket
This durable and great looking women’s barn coat is very comfortable. Carhartt coats are built to last years, and this one is no different. It is waterproof and machine washable. It comes with a detachable hood and fully tapered seems. It comes with strong hardware and a two way zipper. Comes in multiple colors and regular and plus sizes
- Incredibly durable
- Waterproof
- Detachable hood
- Multiple color options
- Regular and plus sizes
Carhartt Women’s Lined Sandstone Active Jacket
Another very strong and durable barn coat from Carhartt. It is 100% cotton and machine washable. It is very comfortable and not too heavy. It is warm and excellent for being outside on those cold winter days. It is triple stitched and comes with a hood. This is an equally high quality barn coat.
- 100% cotton
- Comes in multiple color options
- Machine washable
- Incredibly durable
- Excellent value
Orvis Women’s Classic Barn Jacket
This Orvis barn coat is extremely comfortable. The cotton canvas shell feels like it’s been worn for years. It has a good range of motion with a great fit. The classic style looks great and it has an adjustable waist for the perfect fit. Ideal for cold winter temps.
- Great classic look
- Comfortable
- Warm
- Comes in multiple colors
- Excellent value
Woolrich Women’s Dorrington Barn Jacket
This regular fit barn coat has a warm fleece liner for protection from bitter cold temps. The lower pockets are great for warming up your hands too. This coat is comfortable and offers a good fit. The construction is durable and is built to last you years.
- 100% cotton
- Comfortable and warm
- Great fit
- Comes in multiple color options
- Great value
Legendary Whitetails Women’s Saddle Country Shirt Jacket
This comfortable barn coat looks great with a classic style. I particularly like the large cargo pockets. This coat features a flannel lining and a heavy duty zipper. It has a drop tail back and a snap front. This is a great value barn coat made for those frigid winter days.
- Warm flannel lining
- Heavy duty zipper and snaps
- 100% cotton body, 63% cotton 37% polyester shell
- Machine washable
- Excellent value
Barn Coat for Children
Hope & Henry Girls’ Barn Jacket
This is a great fall barn coat. It as a light quilted shell that is comfortable and looks great. My kids liked wearing this while riding but it would work great doing chores or even going to school. The quality is great and this coat is made to last.
- 70% cotton and 30% nylon
- Comfortable
- Ideal for fall
- Comes in multiple colors
- Excellent value
Widgeon Kids’ Hooded Barn Jacket
This is a great lightweight barn coat. It is well made and durable which makes it ideal for children to wear daily. It has cuffs that unroll making it able to grow with your child. It is machine washable which come in handy for easy cleaning.
- 91% polyester 9% nylon
- Durable zipper
- Machine washable
- Cuffs unroll
- Lightweight
- Excellent value
Carhartt Boys’ Big Quilt Lined Work Active Jacket
This is a great classic Carhartt boys barn coat. It is just as durable as the adult sizes with the same strong hardware. It has a warm lining perfect for cold winter temperatures. This coat is double stitched and very comfortable.
- 100% cotton
- Extremely durable
- Machine washable
- Will last years
- Excellent value
M2C Boys Winter Light Diamond Quilted Fleece Lined Padded Barn Jacket
This slim fit barn coat is ideal for everything from doing chores to heading off to school. It is warm and durable with zippered front pockets. I did notice that the size runs large so take that into consideration.
- 100% polyester shell, 100% polar fleece lining
- Two outside pockets
- Slim fit
- Sizes run a little large
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A high quality barn coat will provide you with years of use. When reviewing the top barn coat brands comfort, durability, and value was rated and our picks for men, women, boys, and girls are all excellent barn coat options.
Here is the quick list for my best barn coat picks one more time. To see prices and customer reviews view the links below.
- Carhartt Men’s Duck Chore Coat Blanket Lined
- Orvis Men’s Corduroy Collar Cotton Barn Jacket
- Walls Men’s Redford Vintage Duck Barn Coat Big and Tall
- Orvis Men’s Classic Barn Coat
- Red Kap Men’s Blended Duck Chore Coat
- Carhartt Men’s Arctic Quilt Lined Sandstone Traditional Coat
- Legendary Whitetails Men’s Journeyman Flannel Lined Rugged Shirt Jacket
- Carhartt Women’s Shoreline Jacket
- Carhartt Women’s Lined Sandstone Active Jacket
- Orvis Women’s Classic Barn Jacket
- Woolrich Women’s Dorrington Barn Jacket
- Legendary Whitetails Women’s Saddle Country Shirt Jacket
- Hope & Henry Girls’ Barn Jacket
- Widgeon Kids’ Hooded Barn Jacket
- Carhartt Boys’ Big Quilt Lined Work Active Jacket
- M2C Boys Winter Light Diamond Quilted Fleece Lined Padded Barn Jacket
Fred is the editor of Equine Ridge. He grew up raising horses and has been riding, training, and competing for almost four decades. Fred started out performing on the AQHA and PHBA circuits. Fred trained other competitors in English and Western riding disciplines and today offers free riding lessons to youth who would otherwise not be able to afford lessons. When not working with horses he can be found backpacking or trying to brew the perfect cup of coffee. Email Fred at fred@equineridge.com