An Iconic Hiking Brand’s Most Interesting Release of the Year (So Far) Isn’t a Boot at All

You likely know this Portland-based outfit for its rugged, stylish footwear. But, did you know it applies that design ethos to apparel, too?

Green jacket with tan corduroy collar and a vertical zippered chest pocket.

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By Sean Tirman

Published February 17, 2026

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Fast approaching its 100th anniversary, Danner is best known (and perhaps only known) for its stylish and rugged heritage hiking boots, which makes sense, as that has largely been the brand’s focus since moving from Wisconsin to Portland, Oregon in 1936 — a calculated move to better serve the expanding Pacific Northwest timber market.

However, the brand is making a push into other categories now, paring its same durable-meets-dapper ethos into apparel, especially outerwear. In fact, the brand’s Danner Manzanita Windstopper Jacket might just be the best heavy-duty work jacket released so far this year.

Green canvas jacket with tan corduroy collar and pocket trim, featuring button closure and zippered chest pocket. — The asymmetrical shape of the jacket’s courdurouy collar — which serves a distinct purpose — is definitely eye-catching.

Hot under the collar

Undoubtedly, your eye has probably already been drawn to this jacket’s most unusual feature: its collar. Done in a corduroy fabric that contrasts the shell fabric, its asymmetrical shape actually serves a specific purpose.

Note the longer side of the collar — see the buttonhole? It mates to a button sewn to the underside of the other side of the collar. When the weather starts to get a bit rough and you want to keep the wind, rain and more at bay, you can flip up the collar, button the two sides together, and keep your neck (and everything below it) far safer from the elements than with a standard collar alone.

Mustard yellow jacket with dark collar and buttoned cuffs shown from the back. — This chore coat-style jacket is available in two colorways: Urban Chic (a sage-like green) and Golden Brown.

Of course, that weatherproofing built into the collar design wouldn’t mean a whole lot if the rest of the jacket couldn’t stand up to similar punishment. Thankfully, since its built from Gore-Tex Windstopper 2L fabric, it absolutely can.

It also features Octa Knit insulation strategically pieced into the lining in crucial areas to maximize heat retention, another weather-ready feature. And it has taped shoulder and armhole seams for added water resistance and weather protection. See, this jacket isn’t just a style piece; its a genuine contender ready for stormy skies.

Close-up of a person wearing a dark green jacket with a high buttoned collar. — The asymmetrical storm collar is designed to button up to help keep wind and rain at bay

This coat’s no chore

Apart from its unusual collar, you might notice that this jacket hearkens to a classic style, timeless across the generations: the chore coat. Note the boxy shape, button-cuff sleeves and (perhaps most crucially) flapped waist pockets. All of these elements are typical of the generational work jacket style.

However, it also has some twists that make this one even better for both casual and field wear. For instance, those waist pockets are flannel-lined. But so are the additional hand-warmer pockets hidden just behind them. That means you can carry some of your favorite gear without sacrificing the room needed to keep your hands warm and dry.

Hands holding tortoiseshell sunglasses near a mustard yellow jacket pocket with dark buttons and gray cuffs. — The jacket’s front has dual pockets, two flannel-lined hand warmer pockets and two flapped flannel-lined waist pockets.

It also has a smaller, zippered breast pocket that’s ideal for some of your smaller gear — your wallet or pocket knife, perhaps. And there’s a zippered internal flap that doubles as an additional pocket (also called a map pocket).

Finishing details include a flannel lining, interior patch chest pocket and double needle flat felled seams throughout for high durability and long-lastingness. This jacket is formidable and, with the right care and love, could become a lifelong favorite. Hell, you might even make a family heirloom out of it; it’s certainly tough enough to last that long.

Two people wearing casual jackets and boots, one standing in a mustard jacket and black pants, the other sitting in a green jacket, blue jeans, and a blue beanie. — Along with being unisex, the jacket also has a highly weatherproof Gore-Tex exterior — style and substance all in one.

Available now

The Danner Manzanita Windstopper Jacket is available now on the brand’s official site in both colorways for $480 apiece.

Gray-green jacket with tan corduroy collar and pocket trim, featuring button closure and zippered chest pocket.

Danner Manzanita Windstopper Jacket

$480 at Danner

About the Author: Sean Tirman is an associate editor at Gear Patrol who specializes in EDC, cannabis and outdoor gear.

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