/u/unknoahble recommended the Canada Goose Chateau at $925. While down is better than synthetic, that doesn’t necessarily mean it’s always worth it; see my list of recommendations! I looked over the spreadsheet and your tl;dr. I’m down to your “top 4 choices” so just need your help in choosing one of these jackets, considering the cold of IL, MN and ND. Also I prefer a slimmer fit like Patagonia's Jackson Glacier. I am in the process of buying my first parka - exciting but also quite overwhelming. I’ll be using it for college, which does involve 30+ minutes of walking outdoors each day. Arcteryx is know for their gear lasting a long time, and being amazing quality. I may take it off your hands. Fill power: 800 Fill weight: 85g / 3oz The Patagonia Down Sweater Hoody is a practical all-rounder. [–]ronearc 0 points1 point2 points 3 years ago (0 children). LL Bean Baxter State $300, will be 25% off between now and black friday. 2a Requests are posts where you are looking for help/recommendations on a certain type of a product or Opinions on a certain item. I was trying to comparison shop the Parkas in person (I have LL bean, Northface, Lands end, and high end dept stores all in the same mall) and only northface had any parkas in stock. [–]Johnnytoofoony 0 points1 point2 points 2 years ago (3 children). It's a super nice coat for the price when you find it on sale. I was thinking to buy the Rusk parka but I don't see anything mentioned in regards to water proofing/resistance. If Abercrombie gets a bad reputation for parkas, its not that big of a deal. Therme in large was good but felt $200 too expensive, the Magnus is a joke at $550. Explore our latest selection of down jackets for men. It would seem like a better fit for a young guy since they are more stylish. I can't find the GAP Snorkel parka listed anywhere, but looking at their other parkas, they don't really list any details about the insulation at all, which is a big warning flag to me. I prefer the look of the Mountain Equipment jacket, which is also the cheapest of the three. In the grand scheme of things, these are minor - they are coats that thousands of people wear and are happy and warm in, but they are design problems that competition in the same price range don't have, so I recommend the ones that don't have the problems. FWIW: I really like my J. [–]CaucusInferredBulk[S] 0 points1 point2 points 2 years ago (0 children), [–][deleted] 5 points6 points7 points 2 years ago (0 children). If you need to wear business casual clothes at work (or want to wear similar weight stuff at school/work) then go warmer, because you are more likely to have to layer a heavier sweater or fleece under the uniqlo. Snow? Aether Tromso: https://www.aetherapparel.com/products/tromso-jacket, Quartz Co: yeah, end of winter clearance still gets that cheap. Woolrich Artic Parka DF no mention? [–]Iwantitall413 0 points1 point2 points 2 years ago (10 children). Direct warmth comparisons are difficult between parkas, because they don't usually publish all of the information we would need to make the comparison. This can also be found deeply on sale. 6 please be descriptive with your posting, posts must include the products brand, years owned or date of purchase, circa the decade is acceptable on items older than 1990, 8 /r/BuyItForLife is not a place to advertise your business or sell your product. Cuffs can also be recessed. [–]Treereme 12 points13 points14 points 3 years ago (2 children). 2 way zip. A small man may be able to wear one of those if they want the extra length. The thought of another winter freezing my nuts off every morning makes me a bit depressed. [–]DegradedLocket 0 points1 point2 points 2 years ago (0 children), Cheers for the response, yeah I was looking round a few shops myself and couldn't really find any, its starting to get fairly chilly round here. But it is important to note that these are both self reported ratings, are assuming layering under the jackets, and are assuming activity causing body heat for the lowest end of the temperature scale, and because they are using different ways of measuring may not be apples to apples. At 500 it seems like a good choice. I'm a huge fan of Triple FAT, as a significant cheaper, quality alternative to CG. Wore mine through Boston during that cold snap in December and it kept me warm in -10 easily, without any additional layering below other than a standard v neck sweater or flannel shirt. Desert, mountains all fairly close together. I recommend checking it out. They're not as warm as others in the price range. I actually just bought this Parka when it went down to $150, 2 days ago. The only difference appears to be styling. Also if you don't mind the a shorter jacket the waist length TripleFats would be a better value I think. http://www.mountain-equipment.co.uk/lightline-jacket, My other option is this one: Lands end expedition – Again very warm from what they are mentioning and better design/style than the rusk. Quite happy with it, mostly too hot for the costal winter where i live. In general Parkas are good at augmenting or reducing the need for accessories such as hats, scarves, gloves, or layered insulation. http://www.osccross.com/shopcollection/stjohns, [–]gumercindo1959 0 points1 point2 points 2 years ago (1 child). While you might expect to pay hundreds of dollars for a real down jacket, we’ve scoped out some of the best budget down jackets, all of which ring in under $150. It was in store a Sporting Life in Calgary. Live in Kentucky where it get's fairly cold I guess. You know the ones... [–]stolpioni[S] -1 points0 points1 point 3 years ago (0 children), [–]Mamafritas 1 point2 points3 points 3 years ago (0 children). but on an urban parka, its unnecessary fashion. Heck out Feathered Friends if you are acts the bifl aspect. Also do these jackets have a lining inside the sleeve around the wrist or is it just the Snaps on the Maine Mountain and Velcro on the Superior Down around the wrist? These are all available in men’s and women’s versions but if you’re looking for a women’s specific option, check out our list of the best down jackets for women.. Arc’teryx Cerium LT Jacket – Best Down Jacket On Test Sorry for bothering you, but I’m torn between the Uniqlo and something in a higher tier like Patagonia Jackson Glacier. Spreadsheet of almost all major Parkas available. - Arcteryx Veylance jacket (I believe they have a Parka for the winter collection. [–]findingmeno 2 points3 points4 points 2 years ago (2 children). On paper/photo it looks like it ticks all the feature boxes, and it has really good style, but its from a company that isn't known for making parkas, its not tested/rated in the same way LLB/EB/LE/etc are, it doesn't have the track record. Short? They have several much spendier options too. Warm, not excessively bulky, mid-thigh. Then again I’m never the one in the office bitching about it being too cold since I tend to wear appropriate layers. It also has no big interior pockets, no collar (other than the hood), no knit storm cuffs (elastic instead) etc. Things not specifically mentioned seem on par with each other. (One of them attaches by magnet), https://www.int-res.com/articles/cr2004/26/c026p077.pdf, http://c-8oqtgrjgwu46x24itcrjkeux2eejkeciqvtkdwpgx2eeqo.g00.chicagotribune.com/g00/3_c-8yyy.ejkeciqvtkdwpg.eqo_/c-8OQTGRJGWU46x24jvvrx3ax2fx2fitcrjkeu.ejkeciqvtkdwpg.eqox2fyja-hwt-nkpgf-jqqfu-ctg-uq-yctox2fckx2fck4jvon-qwvrwvx2fjqqfu-hwt.rpix3fk32e.octmx3dkocig_$/$/$/$/$, http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-why-fur-lined-hoods-are-so-warm-htmlstory.html. I had a north face down jacket. However, in order to keep the Rusk cheap (and light), they cut quite a few other features. January is the coldest month there and has an average low of 22F (-6C), and the record low ever is -18F (in 1934) - so, it is likely that all of these parkas are potentially overkill for you. [–]XxScoobyXXDooxX 0 points1 point2 points 2 years ago (1 child). To make it easier for the community to help, also include your budget (if any) and what country you are buying in. [–]CaucusInferredBulk[S] 1 point2 points3 points 2 years ago (12 children). The rusk has the insulation from both the down, and the sherpa. This excludes many nylon technical parkas from the list, because technical parkas and jackets are often intended to be used with a weatherproof shell if things get wet. https://www.reddit.com/r/malefashionadvice/comments/9tvbch/review_ll_bean_parkas_baxter_state_vs_main/. In extreme cases, this can create a "tube" to look from. But if that's the length you want, it's a good choice. Quality products, ethical company, and a great warranty. I actually like that Maine parka so maybe I’ll look into that when it goes on sale later. Hopefully they'll have some discount sale going on in the months to come and I'll definitely consider them. 1 This is a subreddit emphasizing products that are Durable, Practical, Proven, and Made-to-Last. With 800 fill power goose down insulation and quilted construction the jacket feels very solid. That won't be that warm unless she is producing body heat via activity, or wearing other insulating layers. I tried size S and it was a good fit but felt too tight around the shoulders. Also a high quality zipper can prevent catching and jams. If you see a too good to be true CG, it is almost certainly counterfeit. Regarding the Uniqlo, obviously more expensive coats are going to blow it out of the water, but If someone is going to spend less than 200$ on a coat, its the right choice. Uniqlo Ultra Warm Parka. [–]Julenissa92 0 points1 point2 points 2 years ago (1 child). Overpriced, even on sale, primaloft shouldn't be priced like that. I've seen it on sale for as low as $350 though. If EB gets a bad reputation, thats a very big portion of their revenue they are risking. All have dual handwarmers, with partial fleece lining. On better coats they are insulated with fleece, or the pocket goes behind the jacket insulation. The REI Co-Op 650 Down Hoodie 2.0 is another exceptionally light jacket at 11.9 ounces for a men's large but at the cost of warmth, as its 650 fill duck down insulation isn't as warm, there isn't a whole lot of it in the jacket, and it lacks crucial cold blocking features like hood and waist cinches. The higher the fill power the more air an ounce of the down can trap, and thus the more insulating ability an ounce of the down will have. The parka is quite long with the fishtail though, so your groin and hip area is a little more secure. Want to contribute look here. Its a decent coat, but you are in CG/Fjallraven level money now, koda, 450, synthetic, no ruff, no cuff, barely past waist. It was started in St. Petersburg so I would assume they know cold pretty well. I think North Face has made several design errors in their line of parkas. http://www.cdnspirit.com/shop/?category=Men. It looks sold out on the website, so no price. 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