To fend off rain, sleet, or snow or to protect in backcountry thickets, we wear this sweater as a jacket and take it where no other sweater — and, frankly, few jackets — will go. Little has changed with the Dehen Shawl Neck Sweater since it was first rolled out in the ‘40s. It’s still made on the same machines, and it’s safe to say no one else is making sweaters this robust anymore. Working directly with Dehen Knitting Co. in Portland, Oregon, we made slight adjustments to the fit and added welted pockets and hidden elbow patches to enhance the overall performance. Take our word on this one: in your lifetime, this sweater will do the work of at least a dozen.