The 18 Best Waxed Canvas Jackets Of 2023
If you think you’ve got all the winter outerwear in your closet that you can possibly fit, think again. Between a slim topcoat, a durable parka and an essential denim jacket for layering, you also need a coat that’s rough and tough enough to do it all. Enter a waxed canvas jacket, made in a variety of silhouettes and with various bells and whistles galore to take on winter weather.
With its versatile looks — sometimes featuring the silhouette of an overshirt, sometimes that of a jacket — it’s a must-have. Crucially, it stands up to snow and slush, it’s fit to wear outside for weekend exploration, and thanks to its workwear roots, it’s rugged and yet refined at the same time.
Try it with a chambray shirt, dark denim and beat-up leather boots, or hit the streets with wool trousers and a classic Oxford for extra protection as you head to work. You can’t go wrong with one of the best waxed canvas jackets for men.
Flint and Tinder Flannel-Lined Waxed Trucker Jacket
Flint and Tinder, quite simply, continues to outfit stylish guys everywhere from head to toe with durable, tough and remarkable gear. The Flannel-Lined Waxed Trucker blends everything for which the brand is known, from a nicely tailored silhouette to quality fabrication (via Martexin sailcloth) and most notably, a new and super-warm blanket stripe lining.
We love the Field Tan colorway the best, ideal for wearing with perfectly broken-in jeans and your favorite henley to, well, your favorite brewery. It’s the latest fall must-have, and you won’t regret picking it up — to say the very least. Lace up your boots and get to work (or to the bar).
Price: $298
Read our hands-on review of the Flint and Tinder Flannel-Lined Waxed Trucker Jacket.
Tom Beckbe Tensaw Jacket
We appreciate a well-stocked rotation of durable, tough and rugged jackets — everything from a waxed cotton field jacket to a sleek moto jacket is fair game in our book. That makes the Tom Beckbe Tensaw Jacket all the more essential, stylish and handsomely designed. It’s got an old-school feel to it just from looking at it — the waxed shelter cloth is nearly unlike any other coat on the market, as is the type of design that your father and grandfather might have appreciated.
Not quite good enough? The cotton twill lining is dyed using Alabama red clay, while gusseted underarms and a bi-swing back give you the range of motion you need in the field. ‘Tis the season to embark on early morning hikes and hunting trips aplenty — the Tensaw Jacket is the one to get, if that sounds like your ideal fall or winter day.
Price: $495
Flint and Tinder Flannel-lined Waxed Hudson Jacket
When you think of waxed jackets at Huckberry, we’d wager you might be thinking of the Flint and Tinder Waxed Trucker Jacket, a stone-cold style staple and a personal favorite of ours. But get ready to add another new Flint and Tinder staple into your rotation with the Flannel-lined Waxed Hudson Jacket, a badass field jacket made from British Millerain fabric in an adventure-ready cut. It’s your new favorite fall jacket, without a doubt.
Price: $348
Barbour Bedale Jacket
If there’s a jacket that epitomizes the sort of timeless style and rugged appeal that a waxed canvas jacket can bring, it just might be the Bedale Jacket. Barbour’s roots and penchant for classic style run deep, and plenty of details on this particular piece are carefully composed.
That goes for instantly recognizable touches, like the corduroy collar and the brand’s classic Tartan Cotton lining. Known for its British country appeal, the Bedale Jacket can still go just about anywhere you want it. It’s an everyday jacket built with tough functionality and appeal that’ll last for decades.
Price: $398
L.L. Bean Waxed-Cotton Upland Coat
For a stroll through a wet, rainy countryside, the L.L. Bean Waxed-Cotton Upland Coat is just the outer layer you’ll want. Crafted using British Millerain waxed cotton canvas, it’s tough as nails and as water-repellent as you could ask for. But it’s unique in one feature: it’s machine washable. That’s right, unlike every other waxed canvas coat we’ve tested, you can throw it in the washing machine to get out any spots, stains, or smudges. Once it’s washed, you can hang it up to dry and it’ll look good as new.
Thanks to its “standard” fit, you’ll find it hugs your body snugly to keep you warm even if the weather is chilly, but gives you enough room to move around in if you’re hiking, hunting, fishing, or backpacking.
Price: $249
Orvis Foliage Waxed Field Coat
The Orvis Foliage Waxed Field Coat is constructed from Halley Stevensons’ EverWax olive, a purely organic cotton fabric that is finished using waxes and oils derived from only natural sources. The matte finish is subtle enough it won’t draw unwanted attention at first, but will soon stand out from the crowd as it develops its unique patina over the years of wear. The “retro” look is classy and iconic, not to mention incredibly convenient.
Features include ample cargo-style pockets, raglan sleeves, a roll-up hood, and moleskin-lined handwarmer pockets sized to accommodate gloves. The interior lining is made from a tough recycled polyester that adds better insulation without compromising breathability or comfort when you start to get hot after hours of hiking, wading, or hunting.
Price: $250
Line Of Trade Waxed Ranch Jacket
If you’re swinging an axe, baling hay, or working on your ranch or farm, the Line Of Trade Waxed Ranch Jacket was built for you. Crafted in an iconic Western style, it delivers the rugged good looks of the Wild West with a traditional flair you’ll love. Pair it with jeans and either work boots or cowboy boots for maximum style.
The traditional waxed canvas shell is sturdy and water-repellent, but it’s lined with a soft heavyweight cotton that will add extra warmth and comfort for a cold day of work. Everything is built to stand up to rough-and-tumble use, including grown-on workwear cuffs, double-needle stitching to reinforce the seams, angled utility pockets for all your tools and essentials, and corduroy collar. The more you wear it, the tougher it’ll look and feel.
Price: $140
Nantucket Whaler Cruiser Jacket
From early spring to late fall, the Nantucket Whaler Cruiser Jacket is sure to be your go-to outer layer. Built using a heavyweight cotton canvas, it’s got a thick layer of wax that will shrug off scuffs and stains as easily as it resists wind and rain. On the really chilly days, you’ll be glad for the cozy flannel interior lining, which traps heat near your body while the canvas exterior keeps out the wind.
In addition to the standard side pockets, you’ve got two breast flap pockets and an interior chest pocket for your most important EDC items, and you can trust that the pockets will keep your essentials safe and dry. And no one can ever argue that it’s not a truly stylish and good-looking coat, either.
Price: $298
KÜHL KOLLUSION Jacket
Take this jacket camping, hiking, trekking, or fishing, and you’ll be glad you did. The KÜHL KOLLUSION jacket is made using an exterior waxed canvas shell that combines cotton with polyester and nylon, making it both more versatile and tougher than pure cotton canvas. On top of that, it’s got an inner lining of synthetic fabrics that offers good insulation while also flexing and moving easily with your upper body.
The jacket even comes with its own hood, which can be stowed into the zippered collar. Thanks to its seven interior and exterior pockets, you can keep your hands warm, your EDC items close at hand, and your most-utilized tools within easy reach. It’s all the protection from wind and water you’ll need.
Price: $199
Forét Hike Field Jacket
Crafted from a weatherproof material that boasts a gentle wax coating, Forét’s Hike Field Jacket provides water resistance and rugged durability during the rainy fall and winter months. It comes equipped with four front-facing pockets that have button fastenings, ensuring your essentials are stored securely.
Drawing inspiration from classic workwear, this jacket elevates its design through the integration of advanced Hally Stevenson’s fabric that ensures it will outperform even the harshest of weather conditions.
Tom Beckbe Shallowford Jacket
Tom Beckbe brings a wonderfully hard-wearing jacket to your closet. The Shallowford Jacket is made using eight-ounce midweight canvas, which is both weatherproof and water-resistant, capable of handling temperatures below 50F. The classic fit makes it comfortable whether you’re sitting down or working hard, and the gusseted underarms give you excellent freedom of mobility to swing an axe or work a wrench.
The longer you wear it, the more the wax will develop a unique patina that makes it “all you”, and the pop of color from the interior cotton lining (inspired by Alabama red clay) will complete your style to perfection.
Price: $449
Belstaff Fieldmaster Waxed Jacket
There might be certain brands that spring immediately to mind when you think of a waxed canvas jacket — and assuredly, one would hope that Belstaff is among those brands.
The iconic British heritage outfitter has a long, storied history of making field and road-ready outerwear for the gentleman explorer, and the Fieldmaster Waxed Jacket might just take the cake. We love the richly faded olive color and the go-anywhere durability — you’ll have this jacket for years.
Price: $595
Barbour Sapper Waxed Cotton Jacket
There might not be a brand that does the waxed jacket better than Barbour. With its roots in classic British heritage style and a focus on functionality and classic silhouettes, they’re an easy go-to in terms of upgrading your outerwear.
The military-style silhouette calls to mind the version worn by James Bond in his Scottish adventures, and that’s a very good thing indeed. With helpful design touches like an inner waist drawcord and plenty of pockets, it’s a piece you shouldn’t go without this winter — whether you explore the Scottish highlands or not.
Price: $450
Orvis Heritage Field Coat
They call this piece the Heritage Field Coat for a reason, and one would expect its legendary functionality to stand up to such a name. The waxed cotton exterior can take on both rain and briars — as the brand says — and touches like a corduroy collar provide classic heritage inspiration direct from the field.
As with all great pieces of outerwear, it’s likely your grandfather or father wore the same jacket — and they might even have it to this day. That’s as great a reason as any to buy it — isn’t it?
Price: $275
Belstaff Racemaster Waxed Jacket
Although waxed cotton is a treatment that calls to mind vintage style and throwback jackets of days gone by, the best brands are updating the silhouette with a little something extra — a dash of modern, edgy style, at that. The Belstaff Racemaster Waxed Jacket is the sort of speed-inspired, ever-so-slightly edgy jacket to wear when you hit the road (leather moto boots not included, sadly).
Price: $550
Barbour Ashby Wax Jacket
Barbour offers a jacket unlike any of the others on this list. The Ashby Wax Jacket looks more like classy leather than plain waxed canvas, and it’s one of the most versatile outfits you’ll ever own.
The mid-weight wax finish, washed corduroy collar, and tartan lining make this warm enough for a day out in the windy countryside or on the highlands, but the jacket is light enough you won’t mind carrying it when the sun shines down hot. The collar is even studded in case you want to add Barbour’s waxed cotton hood in the colder months.
Price: $398
Belhaven Dry Waxed Cotton Worker Jacket
For guys who want to keep it ultra-lightweight, the Belhaven Dry Waxed Cotton Worker Jacket delivers on all fronts. It’s a sleek, well-designed jacket that keeps things fitted with an adjustable hem drawcord and hook-and-loop cuff closures.
There are multiple pockets that can handle all your EDC gear, but it’s based on the classic fishing jacket style, so you know it’ll be great when boating or angling. Though it’s lightweight, the canvas is densely woven to stop wind and rain, and the dry wax finish makes it both weather-resistant and highly durable.
Price: $225
KUHL Outlaw Waxed Jacket
Keep it simple and classy with the KUHL Outlaw Waxed Jacket. It’s cut in the trucker style, made using super-tough cotton with just a touch of Spandex to add elasticity, and lined with a blend of cotton and polyester flannel that will keep it lightweight but add moisture-wicking and quick-drying properties.
The coat will just get more beautiful with age, and the waxed exterior will soften the more you wear it—until it feels like your favorite coat in no time. For the months when it gets truly cold, you’ll find the thick interior lining (including polyester inside the sleeves) will do an amazing job of keeping out winter’s fierce bite.
Price: $179
Stio Turnbolt Waxed Canvas Jacket
It doesn’t matter if you’re putting on tire chains, baling hay, or framing a house—the Stio Turnbolt Waxed Canvas Jacket is built tough enough to handle it all. The waxed cotton canvas is sourced from Halley Stevensons, the renowned producer and “leading expert” on waxed fabrics for over 150 years, so you know it’s durable, reliable, and beautiful.
The waxed finish is water-resistant enough that you can use it even in the rainy spring and chilly fall, but it’s got excellent breathability to keep you cool when the weather starts to warm up. Thanks to its ample pockets, both interior and exterior, you’ve got space enough for all your EDC essentials. Stay warm and look cool in this bad boy.
Price: $399
How to Re-Wax Your Waxed Canvas Jacket
So what is canvas, exactly? It’s a heavy duty cotton cloth that was originally used to make sails for boats. Cotton is a woven fiber material, and that weave allows air and moisture to pass through the cloth—perfect for breathable cotton t-shirts, but far from optimal if you’re looking for waterproof protection.
Applying wax to that same heavy duty canvas makes it water resistant by covering the pores in the cotton’s weave. Before you get started, you’ll need just two main things: Your canvas jacket, and a compatible wax. Depending on how you’d like to apply your wax, you may also want a paint brush and/or rubbber gloves. And for a professional finish, you’ll also need a heat source such as a blowdryer.
Paraffin wax is the most common wax used for re-waxing canvas, owing to its easy availability and affordability.
Step 1: Clean And Rinse Your Canvas Jacket
Any dirt or grime that’s worked its way into the coat will prevent the wax from taking hold, leaving you with an uneven finish and incomplete waterproofing.
Simply rinse your jacket from top to bottom making sure to remove enough of the surface dirt to rewax the jacket. Use cold water, and under no circumstances should you wash your jacket in a washing machine. Let your jacket air dry completely before waxing.
Step 2: Heat Up The Wax
This step differs based on whether you’re using a fabric wax bar, or a fabric dressing that you need to heat before applying.
Step 3: Apply The Wax
Working in one section of your jacket at a time, press the bar into the surface of your coat just hard enough to leave some wax behind. Pay special attention to covering the seams around any pockets.
With heat-activated fabric dressing, you’ll need a paint brush or spare kitchen towel to apply the wax. Dip your brush or the end of a clean towel into the dressing, and then paint it onto your jacket.
Step 4: Apply Heat
This will ensure that any last bits of solid wax have the opportunity to soak fully into the jacket, leaving it fully waterproofed. A blowdryer works wonders here. If you don’t own a blow dryer, you can usually get the desired results by using the natural heat of the sun.
Step 5: Hang Your Jacket Overnight
Hang it up overnight, and let it fully dry.
Step 6: Clean Off Any Excess Oil
In the morning, you may notice that your jacket has some oil remaining on the surface. Wipe off the excess oil with a cloth and wear your jacket all day, every day. You’ve earned it.
For more details, read our guide on re-waxing a waxed canvas jacket here.
Updated on 9/29/2023.
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