Men’s Field Jackets: What They Are and the Best Herno Picks

A men’s field jacket is a hip-length utility jacket with a stand collar, front flap pockets and a straight body, descended from army jackets and now a smart casual staple. Herno makes field jackets in wool, brushed cashmere, boucle and membrane-backed flannel, which turn the military shape into something you can wear with tailoring, from $1,910 at Coveti.

Quick answer

• A field jacket is hip length, with a stand collar, flap pockets and a straight cut, often with a hood.
• The American M-65 of the 1960s is the template most modern field jackets follow.
• Herno field jackets at Coveti cost $1,910 to $3,270.
• Herno cuts them in wool blends, wool and cashmere, virgin wool boucle and flannel with a waterproof membrane.
• Two of the field jackets in this edit are made in Italy.
• Sizing is Italian: UK/US chest is the IT size minus 10.

What is a field jacket?

The field jacket was designed for soldiers who needed one layer that worked in all weather. The US Army issued the M-1943 during the Second World War, and the M-65, introduced in the mid-1960s, set the shape that endured: four front pockets, a stand collar with a hood stowed inside it, a drawstring waist and a body long enough to cover the hips.

Civilian versions kept the useful parts and dropped the rest. A modern luxury field jacket keeps the length, the collar and the pockets, then swaps cotton sateen for wool, cashmere and technical cloth. The result sits between a bomber and an overcoat: longer and more protective than the first, more relaxed than the second.

Field jacket vs bomber vs shacket vs parka

If you are torn between two of these, think about what goes underneath. A field jacket fits over a knit and a shirt. A bomber suits a lighter layer. A parka is for days when you need the warmth more than the look. Our guides to Herno bomber jackets and Herno parkas cover those in detail, and Herno shackets and overshirts covers the lighter option.

What should you look for in a men’s field jacket?

• Length: it should cover the seat of your trousers, not much more.
• Collar: a high collar is the field jacket’s best feature in wind. A fold-away hood is a bonus.
• Pockets: flap chest pockets plus side welt pockets give you somewhere for hands, phone and gloves.
• Cloth: wool blends look smart and breathe; a membrane adds rain protection.
• Fit: a relaxed fit lets you layer a thick knit underneath.

The best Herno field jackets at Coveti

All picks are full price and Fall Winter 2026. Browse the rest in men’s jackets.

1. Vintage-Effect Wool-Blend Field Jacket in Light Military

The classic field jacket colour, at $2,000. Thick wool yarns are blended with polyester for a vintage look, and the dense weave and finishing give it a soft hand. Herno cuts it in a relaxed fit, built for layering in the colder season, with a high collar and small pockets. It has the widest size run in this edit, from 34 to 48. It suits the man who wants the true military look in a softer cloth. A navy version is available.

2. Dark Brown Field Jacket in Cashmere, Wool and Suede Effect

The luxury field jacket, at $2,550. Wool and brushed cashmere make a soft cloth with a matt finish, and the special 50-denier yarn keeps it light. Suede microfibre details warm up the look. It has a fold-away hood, a high collar, flap breast pockets and side welt pockets, so it does everything an army jacket does. It suits the man who wants a field jacket for dinner as well as the weekend. It also comes in navy blue.

3. Flannel Field Jacket with Waterproof Membrane in Dark Brown

The field jacket for rainy cities, at $2,130. Super-light flannel in wool, polyester and viscose has a soft, comfortable feel, and a waterproof membrane behind it withstands up to a 500 mm water column. That makes it showerproof rather than stormproof, which is the right level for a jacket you wear to work. It suits the man who needs smart and dry in the same piece.

4. Camel Resort Field Jacket in Boucle Wool and Technical Stretch Fabric

Made in Italy, at $1,910, and the most affordable field jacket here. Virgin wool tweed with characteristic coloured flecks gives a warm, enveloping feel, alternating coarse and fine yarns for a look that is rustic and refined at once. Technical stretch fabric and soft suede microfibre details add movement. It suits the man who wants a country texture with a city shape. A navy version is in stock.

5. Light Taupe Resort Field Jacket in Boucle Wool and Suede-Effect Microfibre

The top of the range, made in Italy, at $3,270. It uses 100% virgin wool tweed with coloured flecks across the surface and extra-soft suede microfibre details. Light taupe is a quiet, warm colour that looks best with cream, grey and chocolate brown. It suits the man building a quiet luxury wardrobe who wants one jacket with real texture. There is also a navy version.

6. Brown Jacket in 2 Layers Windstopper

A technical alternative, at $2,050. It is not cut as a classic field jacket, but it fills the same role in a wet climate. Polyester microfibre is bonded to a high-performance membrane rated to a 20,000 mm water column, with an urban design and close attention to detail for the cold season. It suits the man who wants field jacket practicality with real rain protection.

7. Grey Jacket in New Business and Nylon Ultralight

The commuter’s choice, at $2,080. The fabric recreates the fine look of worsted wool and is finished with a super-light, breathable and wind-resistant membrane, with Nylon Ultralight details. A hood drawstring and a two-way zip make it easy to adjust. It suits the man who wears suiting colours every day and wants a jacket that looks like part of the outfit.

How do you wear a field jacket?

The field jacket is easier to style than it looks. Treat it as a smarter replacement for a denim jacket and a more relaxed replacement for a blazer.

• Weekend: a light military field jacket, a white T-shirt, dark jeans and suede trainers.
• Office casual: a cashmere field jacket over a fine roll-neck, with flannel trousers from men’s trousers.
• Travel: a membrane field jacket with a hood, a knit and stretch trousers.
• Colour rule: pair warm field jacket colours, camel, brown, military, with cool trousers in navy and grey.

Field jackets around the world

• UK: the field jacket suits British weather perfectly, long enough for wind and light enough for mild days. Pick a membrane version for rain. UK chest size is the IT size minus 10. See our Herno UK guide.
• US: the American field jacket is the original. In the Northeast and Midwest, layer a thick knit under a relaxed-fit wool version. US chest sizing matches UK.
• Europe: Italian and French men wear field jackets with tailored trousers and loafers. Herno sizes are Italian, so European buyers can use their usual size.
• Japan: heritage military styles have a long following, and refined wool versions fit the Tokyo taste for quality cloth.
• Middle East and Australia: a light boucle field jacket covers cool winter evenings and travel to colder places. Coveti ships from its UAE and Australia hubs.

How should a field jacket fit?

Herno uses Italian sizes from IT 44 to IT 60, and Coveti lists the UK/US chest equivalent. Herno publishes the fit type on each product page, and several field jackets here are relaxed fit, which leaves room for layers.

Order your usual jacket size, and size up one only if you will wear a thick knit under a slim-fit piece. Our Herno size guide has the full detail.

Where can you buy a Herno field jacket?

Coveti stocks 380 Herno men’s styles at full price, led by Fall Winter 2026. Every piece is 100% authentic and checked before dispatch, and we ship worldwide by express from our UAE and Australia hubs, with duties calculated at checkout. Shop the full range on the Herno brand page.

Read next: Herno bomber jackets for men, Herno Laminar explained and Herno coats for men.

Frequently asked questions

What is a men’s field jacket?

A field jacket is a hip-length utility jacket with a stand collar, flap pockets and a straight body, often with a hood. It comes from military design, and the American M-65 of the 1960s is the template most modern versions follow.

What is the difference between a field jacket and a bomber jacket?

A field jacket is longer, reaching the hip, with a stand collar and flap pockets. A bomber ends at the waist and has a rib-knit collar, cuffs and hem.

Are Herno field jackets waterproof?

Herno’s Flannel Field Jacket has a waterproof membrane rated to a 500 mm water column, which is showerproof. Most Herno field jackets in wool and cashmere are made for dry cold, and Herno’s 2-Layer Windstopper jackets are rated to 20,000 mm for heavy rain.

How much does a Herno field jacket cost?

At Coveti, Herno field jackets cost $1,910 to $3,270. The Vintage-Effect Wool-Blend Field Jacket is $2,000 and the Cashmere, Wool and Suede Effect Field Jacket is $2,550.

Should a field jacket be fitted?

A field jacket should be straight and slightly relaxed, with room for a knit underneath. Order your usual jacket size in Herno; the UK/US chest equivalent is the IT size minus 10.