We used have bone pain inducing cold, now its garbage. The lands end expedition and the baxter state are pretty close in features and quality, (and even style imo) I feel like the improvements that the baxter state has are probably not worth the increase in cost. Fine for middle germany as a reference. So far, my only criteria is that they can be worn around 0F weather and be lightweight enough to carry around. If you have a down jacket compared to a synthetic jacket of similar thickness/weight, then 99% of the time, the down jacket will be warmer. But it is 2x-3x the price. If you see a too good to be true CG, it is almost certainly counterfeit. But is it 3x or even 2x as warm? (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. More expensive but they have everything I could ask for. I'll get back to you if you want me to give a review. Tahoe is typical 4 season at around 6000’, gets a lot of snow depending on year but not as severe as, say, Montana or New England. Obviously, the look/style is very different between the two (or the other options I suggested), and YMMV on which style will work better for you. If you are more on the fashion/city side, their OSC Cross brand is good, but is paying a premium for the brand. Or will all do a really good job to keep me warm? 4x better? Snorkel hood. I have 3, own a CG Chateau, and tried on a Thorsen at the store which at the price point competes with a Chateau and is just as good. Yeah, thats a nice fall jacket around here, its not going to handle winter :), [–]zholo 0 points1 point2 points 2 years ago (1 child). ), and not very much down (weight), they are just putting it there for the buzzword, and most of the insulation is probably coming from the synthetic. http://www.cdnspirit.com/shop/?category=Men. How does it compare to the Uniqlo pick? ?variant=173747, https://www.patagonia.com/product/mens-city-storm-parka/27895.html, https://www.aetherapparel.com/products/tromso-jacket, https://quartz-co.ca/collections/mens-down-parkas, https://arctic-bay.ca/collections/mens-winter-jackets-canada, http://www.cdnspirit.com/shop/?category=Men, https://www.hellyhansen.com/en_us/longyear-parka-53114, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_3gFS_MwAk8&feature=youtu.be&t=46, https://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/113321?page=men-s-wildcat-jacket&bc=12-26-593-504714-506673&feat=506673-GN3&csp=f&attrValue_0=Black, https://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/78984?page=all-season-3-in-1-jacket&bc=12-26-593-504714-506673&feat=506673-GN3&csp=f, https://www.abercrombie.com/shop/us/p/-12407848?categoryId=123012#, https://www.landsend.com/products/mens-expedition-parka/id_326828, https://eu.riverisland.com/p/navy-faux-fur-lined-double-zip-hooded-parka-303361. Because of this, it is focused on expedition/base camp style parkas, for the most part excluding jackets, ski jackets, puffer jackets, technical parkas and the like. Insightful information for guys who know nothing on this topic (like me). Down fill power isn't actually that big of a deal in a coat like this, as long as the fill weight (amount of down) is appropriate to get to the temp range you want. Cost: $99; Best For: Car Camper, Day Hiker, Urban Hiker; The REI Down Jacket 650 2 is a model that receives improving tweaks year after year, and is the retailerâs excellent attempt at a well-made budget down jacket. Leave enough room for a sweater etc, but you don't want to be swimming in it, both for style and temp control. Do you think it will fit? Real fur does a better job than synthetic, but is typically only in $500+ coats, and also may have ethical issues (YMMV). I picked mine up on sale for ~420USD (bought in Norway, remember taxes etc, actual retail is 900USD) Bought it years ago but still see it go on sale for the same price off-season. For my money, I'd say the CG is not worth and extra 300 (almost 50% increase!) Almost certainly not. I'm talking about the fur literally changing the flow of wind around your head so it doesn't hit your face. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1_8ouKFU4qScaS_pT79hrSn0c-1KBotZ-7CWAeY4_CW8/edit?usp=sharing, Recommendations : Another guy here got a different one but seems pretty happy. If you live someplace where the average coldest temp is between 15-30F this is probably fine, especially if you wear a sweater or fleece under it on the bad days. Cuffs : There are several types of cuffs, ribbed, elastic, velcro, and snap. I prefer the look of the Mountain Equipment jacket, which is also the cheapest of the three. They are longer, and has higher/more pockets. Thank you, thank you, thank you! But I think women get hotter than men do all the time, so take that with a grain of salt. The MM has a thick knit cuff under the snaps. N-3B ($200-250, often on sale for 100-150, rarely available for <80) (YMMV for military surplus) Fjallraven has some nice high end models (Arktis, Expedition) but they are big money, and I think heavier than the other options. I wanted to share my first men's design: A simple T-shirt in jade green. But maybe they cut at different lengths for the smaller size. Are there any complaints you've heard of/known? Well, thats difficult to answer, because it depends on a lot of personal variables. Some may find the smell offensive. But the superior down is good, and a good value at 50% off, so if you like it's style better, it's an acceptable choice. Nobody can try it out in person, even in the states, they are mail order only, no stores. Crew Nordic Parka from a couple of seasons ago. The lands End Rusk is very warm, but not as durable and even cheaper than the Expedition (50% off right now). [+]PMme_slave_leia_pics comment score below threshold-7 points-6 points-5 points 3 years ago (0 children). Any concerns about the warranty being 1 year instead of the lifetime that other companies offer? If you absolutely do not want a hood, probably the baxter state tall, or the lands end expedition tall, [–]TacitlyDaft 0 points1 point2 points 2 years ago (0 children). Especially if you are on the not-rich side of things, I would say the additional cost of the patagonia over the sale price of the llb/le parkas is not worth it, certainly not worth going into CC debt over. Doesn't have internal pockets, and the patch pockets are a bit tight if you want to put big hat/gloves in them. The one I was originally looking at is this one: https://www.abercrombie.com/shop/us/p/-12407848?categoryId=123012#! Overpriced, even on sale, primaloft shouldn't be priced like that. Bean is also very regularly on sale, but not as deep. I would highly encourage you to save up a bit more money and get a down jacket from a company listed within. They seem to be relatively on par with each other in terms of specs. Based on the earlier excellent Parka Guide r/malefashionadvice/comments/7nfd82/ultimate_parka_guide/ by /u/unknoahble I have decided to publish an updated version, especially including a link to a spreadsheet with almost all of the Parka choices available today. There are some ridiculous sales going on right now. In SE canada you can probably skimp, but the further N and W you are going, the colder it is going to be. Yes, at 250 they are a much more attractive buy. I'm trying to find actual review(s) on this parka and can't find any, so I was wondering if you have any insight on this model! Is the EB worth $100 more? You could always order a Baxter state tall for more length if that's your only downside. 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