I was tidying up my remote workshop and cutting some cedar 2×4s into 2×2s on my table saw for some under supports. My saw jammed as I was pushing the wood through. When I went to adjust it, the saw unexpectedly propelled the 2×4 right into my abdomen. I went flying to the ground and felt the wind knocked out of me. I reached under my coat to see if everything was in place and saw blood all over my hands. I thought I was impaled and about to die.
I was assessed immediately by a nurse whose mouth dropped when she saw what happened and I was rushed for a CT scan to ensure my liver was intact. I had never been through an ER so fast. The doctor who saw me said “if you hadn’t been wearing your jacket you’d be dead. The 2×4 would have gone right through you.” I’ll never forget those words.

Every time I put it on I think back to that day and thank my lucky coat for saving my life that day.

I've spent 46 years in construction and I believe these are the best work pants I have ever owned. Tough, well made and above all, comfortable. True to size fit. Elastic waist for a precise fit.
Well worth the money!

I'm a commercial electrician, love the pants. No bulky mess of pockets and great to wear all day on the job. From service calls to fit-ups to new builds. Would buy again.

I bought my first Tough Duck vest 19 years ago. I’ve worn it on job site, on the trail hiking, in the yard cutting wood, and in the bush hunting. It’s still got at least 5 more good years in it, but my wife insisted I get a new one because of the stains and scuffs. To be clear, the zipper is perfect and it hasn’t developed a single hole despite all the abuse it has weathered in almost two decades of use. The new one is built just as tough and I’m sure it will outlive me.

A couple of years ago, I was riding my ATV with my hunting guide out to camp to ensure the path was clear so others could get in and out. There was a massive tree hanging over the path and we couldn’t get past it. I hopped off the ATV and pulled out my trusty Stihl chainsaw to help clear it.

There was a lot of tension on the tree because it was hung up on some jack pines. I got about 3/4 of the way through and the saw must have hit a knot. Without warning, it kicked back and swung at my leg. I looked down and sure enough, my overalls resisted the chain just enough to protect my leg—only the first layer was cut. My guide and I looked at each other in amazement and simply couldn’t believe how lucky I had gotten.

Now, whenever I hop onto my ATV to head out to camp I always double check to make sure I’m wearing my Tough Ducks!

As the founder of Bikers for Autism (BFA), I wanted to incorporate my passion for motorcycles into the journey of raising funds and building acceptance and inclusion in support for individuals and families affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). When you combine that with our motto – Look Bad, Do Good – it meant we needed the right apparel.

It was through our extended family at Cotton Canvas where I first learned of Tough Duck’s Quilt Lined Vest. Joel Hersey and Jason Flynn, Cotton Canvas’ owners helped source/produce high quality apparel for our branded charitable clothing and suggested it would be a good fit. They were right!