Carhartt Jefferson Quick Duck Vest (For Big and Tall Men)

This is a very suitable winter vest. The outside pockets have zippers, and are deep, but they are not as nice, in my opinion, as the pockets on the Carhartt Arctic vest (those pockets are deep and keep the hands warmer, but they don't have zippers). However, unlike the Arctic vest, this Jefferson vest zips up higher, to cover the neck, which is nice.
There are two inside pockets: on the left is a lower inside cellphone pocket, with a headphones opening and zipper closure, and on the inside right is a higher wallet pocket with a velcro closure). My favorite feature of the vest is the longer "tail", which is the cut on the back of the vest that drops down to cover the belt. This is practical for cold weather work, especially in keeping wind out when you're moving around, and it also looks nice.
As regards sizing, I bought this vest as a gift for my father: he wears a 38 waist and is 6', and size "Large" fits him well (he likes the vest to zip up snug over a flannel). If you prefer a little more room, or intend to where thicker clothing (ie, a hoodie) under and wish to zip it up, those in the 38" waist range should probably select the XL for a little more room. Overall, this is a great vest and I would buy another.