The perfect fall jacket

I am in love. I have searched and searched for the perfect jacket for fall....one that will stand up to the chill of autumn, beat back the rainy days and stand up to the rigors of life on the farm and more...and thank to Carhartt, I now own it! And I love it!

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Carhartt was kind enough to provide me with this waterproof, breathable jacket from their women's outerwear line to take for a test drive...and it's so awesome for soooo many things!

I've worn it to all kinds of things....rainy soccer games, dance class, rodeos, chocolate parties, girls' weekends, work, Sunday morning breakfast with friends and family and so much more! Considering all the rainy days we've had lately, I'm starting to think my jacket and I are attached!

Sunday morning breakfast with Sissy, Bubby & Gal in the Middle

But the very first big outing for my jacket and I was to a rodeo our family put on in Marietta, Ohio where I was working at as secretary.

Before the rodeo doing the draw for the rough stock events...no rain yet!

 This can be somewhat stressful on a normal day, but add in a massive rain storm heading your way and things get even more stressful. Can you see the massive Ziploc bag covering my printer?

A smile a day keeps the rain away? Umm...maybe not...

It was a little chilly, and my new jacket was the perfect weight! But here's my favorite part! The sleeves!

Cozy hands, but my fingers are free to work!

 It has a membrane lining with extended sleeves with thumbholes...I have no idea what this feature is called, but I LOVE it!

Happy fingers while I work on the team roping draw!

I can envision SOOO many times this feature would be a HUGE bonus! When you don't need the hand warmers, just push them back out of the way. LOVE!

Soon after these pics were taken, the heavens opened, lightning started striking, and I started to feel like Noah when the rains started. Despite an hour or so delay to the start of the rodeo, the rodeo crowd was hard-core...just like my jacket.

Here's the hard-core crowd at MIDNIGHT after about 5.5 hours of rain!
The performance was finally over and these folks stayed for SLACK after the show!
How awesome are these rodeo fans!  

The arena was muddy, everything was soaking wet, but I was toasty and dry despite the weather!

Getting ready for more bull riding in the slack.
Think how excited the cowboys must be to KNOW that within
8 seconds of nodding their head, they are landing in THAT!

This jacket is so fabulous, because it's waterproof and breathable. it's made from a durable nylon that will stand up of rigorous wear and tear with a water-repellent finish. The breathable membrane lets your body heat escape while keeping rain and moisture out. The interior is made from polyester mesh, and the sleeves and hoods are lined with nylon. Plus, the contoured hood has an adjustable draw cord and is even removable! Even the hem has an elastic drawcord to keep out the wind and cold. Sweet, huh?

I love my jacket....and I'm glad to add it to the rest of my Carhartt line-up! Wanna know why I NEED my Carhartts? Here's the story...

Best of all, you can win a Carhartt, too! To win a Carhartt of your own please visit www.realfarmwivesofamerica.com to sign up for their giveaway.

Carhartt did provide me with this product to review but the thoughts and opinions expressed here are my own.