Waxed canvas is one of those materials that rewards you for actually using it. The Orvis Heritage Field Jacket starts stiff and a little dark, and within a season of real wear it softens, creases in the right places, and develops a patina that makes it look like something you inherited from someone who had better taste than you.

Four bellowed cargo pockets with snap closures, a corduroy-lined collar, and a tartan lining that adds warmth without bulk. The fit is relaxed through the chest with room for a midlayer. Re-wax it once a year and it’ll be waterproof indefinitely. A coat you’ll still be reaching for in fifteen years.

$298 — orvis.com