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Ask the GearJunkie staff what their favorite season is, and it would undeniably be flannel season<\/strong> \u2014 doing fall chores, warming up by the fire, and simply working from home. As hot days give way to cool mornings, we’re all looking forward to jumping into the best flannels out there.<\/p>\n To find the perfect cuts for 2024, we combed through stores, scoured the internet, and spoke with brands to find the best options available. To test the flannels, we wore them at work, hammered through weekend chores, brought them camping, and occasionally shouldered them as we tossed our legs over a bike.<\/p>\n What makes the perfect flannel? We looked at materials, cut, and construction, excusing color and patterns. Color schemes are more personal, and we\u2019ll let you pick what looks best in your wardrobe. From the do-it-all Pladra Every Day Elite<\/a><\/strong> to the ‘buy-three’ Legendary Whitetails Buck Camp Flannel<\/a><\/strong>, we’ve got something to recommend to most everyone.<\/p>\n To find the best flannels for men, scroll through to see all of our recommended buys. Once you’ve done that, check out our comprehensive Buyer’s Guide<\/strong><\/a> to unravel what makes a flannel a flannel, our Comparison<\/strong> Chart<\/strong><\/a> to see how our choices stack up against one another, and our Price & Value<\/a> section for any lingering questions.<\/p>\n Editor’s Note: We updated our Best Men’s Flannels guide on September 24, 2024, to add our whole new lineup of award winners for the season, with a particular bent toward winter-ready cuts, as well as flannels that won’t bankrupt you to get there. <\/em><\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSoft lofty cotton<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDurable buttons<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBar tacked reinforced pocket<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFully flat-felled<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPlaid matching seams<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTrue to the name, the Every Day is styled more formally than a work shirt<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tOn the pricier side<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n Back on top this year, we are happy to share the Pladra Every Day Elite<\/a><\/strong> ($139) as our favorite flannel. We caught an early release of the cut last year, which really gave us the opportunity to put it through the paces and confirm it really nails all the things we love about a good flannel. The Every Day Elite is our top pick for both its comfort and Pladra\u2019s continued bar-raising attention to detail.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Starting with the material, the Every Day Elite uses a higher end fabric than their $99 Every Day Flannel<\/a><\/strong>. The quality, 8-ounce 100% Portuguese cotton is brushed into a lofty soft flannel. The loft is so plush, first take might have you believe it lacks durability. But during our testing, we\u2019ve found it over-delivers and wears fine crushing the weekend chore list.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n The plush fabric is entirely sewn together using flat-felled seams. We talk a lot about flat-felled being the benchmark in stitching, but it really depends on the materials you are joining together. This flannel hits the sweet spot. It is incredibly soft yet burly enough to employ top-shelf stitching without feeling bulky under the arms or weakening the fabric. Not every flannel can hit all the marks so well. Fortunately, the Every Day Elite sits in that rare Goldilocks zone of fabric and stitch.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Continuing Pladra\u2019s style, they reinforce the cuffs and yoke with nylon backing, printed in woodland scenes. We always get compliments on this extra touch, and we like how the nylon liner allows the shirt to slide over another shirt without pulling up the sleeves.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n But the quality of the shirt might be best appreciated in the details. For example, how Pladra sews on the buttons. The four-hole buttons are cross-stitched with an “X” for durability, which protects them from coming loose. The panels are pattern-matched at the side seam. So is the front pocket, which is reinforced with a pair of bar tacked stitching. While the cuff only has one button at the wrist, it still slides over a large modern sports watch. It\u2019s the little things.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n The Every Day is offered in their standard 180 g\/m\u00b2 cotton and a plush 268 g\/m\u00b2 “Elite” cotton<\/a>, which we are reviewing here. You pay an additional $40 for the Elite, but you get a more comfortable and practical flannel with that investment.\u00a0Billed as a heavyweight flannel, we feel the Elite wears more like a midweight shirt, and comparing it to the 395 g\/m\u00b2 Minus33 Sportsman Guide Shirt confirms it. It breathes more and has your back in the shoulder seasons, opening up more options to wear it.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Yes, it costs a little more. At $140, it’s going to have you question if it is worth the extra cash. But the attention to detail increases the longevity and merits the cost, truly launching this shirt into another category of flannels we’ve seen this year. Plus, the athletically styled fit wears closer to a dress shirt than other flannels on this list. It veers away from “lumberjack,” making it more wearable across a variety of situations.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Whether you are new to flannels, and just want to give brushed twill a shot, or if you are elevating your flannel game with a next-level shirt, we feel the Every Day Elite is a great shirt to bring to your wardrobe.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFantastic construction at this price<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDouble pleat on the back for extra flexibility<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorduroy-backed sleeves and collar<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWork-oriented cut<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t45 different patterns available<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe collar loses form easily<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNot the most premium-feeling flannel<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n We didn’t have high expectations for a bargain flannel, but the details on the Buck Camp blew our minds. Fit, construction, and materials \u2014 it’s tough to beat the $35\u00a0Legendary Whitetails Buck Camp Flannel<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n The 5-ounce cotton flannel is double pleated in the back for extra mobility. All seams are sewn flat and fell stitched, and even the pocket pattern aligns with the shirt pattern. These little details add up in price and are usually found in shirts twice the price.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n There’s outsized value in the pattern options here, as well \u2014 something we don’t typically get hung up on, but 45 different options are certainly above and beyond the typical three or so you might choose from with a more expensive cut. With classic plaids and heathered monochrome, luck is on your side in finding one (or two) that’ll fit your style.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n The collar and cuffs are backed in corduroy, giving it a little rugged flare. Our ding on the otherwise fantastic shirt is we found the collar can get a little limp \u2014 something we see on all lighter-weight cotton flannels. You can probably iron it to right that otherwise minor flaw.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n If you’re in need of a little warmer flannel, the equally value-oriented Jetty Breaker Flannel ($70) makes use of a 220 g\/m\u00b2 organic cotton weave, which should get you deeper into the shoulder seasons. The Buck Camp Flannel is certainly the more work-oriented of the two, however.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Wear it alone in the shoulder seasons, or layer it for winter, the Buck Camp Flannel gives you the best bang for the \u2026 um \u2026 buck. Get ’em before they realize they’ve underpriced the shirt.<\/p>\n<\/div>\nThe Best Men’s Flannels of 2024<\/h2>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t100% Portuguese cotton<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t14.5 oz.\u00a0<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSlim\u00a0<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tEvery Day use, with a bias for non-hard work<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\n<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\t$139 at Pladra<\/a><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\t\t\t\tBest Budget Flannel\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\tLegendary Whitetails Buck Camp Flannel\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t100% cotton<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t144 g\/m\u00b2<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSpring to fall everyday flannel for yard work and camping<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\n<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\t$35 at Amazon<\/a>Check Price at Legendary Whitetails<\/a><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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