Comparing Winter Jackets for Men
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Awards | Best for Extreme Cold | Best Overall Winter Jacket for Men | Our Most Versatile Option | ||
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Price | $1,950 List $1,550 at Backcountry | $500.00 at REI Compare at 4 sellers | $411.71 at Amazon | $177.97 at Dick's Sporting Goods | $699 List $699.00 at Backcountry |
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Pros | Incredibly warm, many pockets, great features | Warm, tons of pockets, unique style, fits most body types, faux fur hood, rugged, cozy, drawstring waist | Great features, good weather resistance, durable | Rugged nylon shell, warm, down insulated, drawstring hem, metal snaps | Extremely versatile, warm, waterproof, long, stylish, comfortable, adapts to multiple seasons |
Cons | Bulky, too warm and heavy for most users | Bulky, difficult to pack or stow, stubborn main zipper, expensive | Could be warmer, bulky | Shell absorbs water, boxy fit, non-adjustable cuffs | Expensive, hood lacks insulation, less abrasive-resistant fabrics |
Bottom Line | Ridiculously warm, this bulky jacket is for the high end user in extremely cold climates and conditions | A stylish, durable parka that is well-equipped for extended exposure to snow, wind, rain, and cold | This heavily-featured and weather-resistant parka will keep you warm and dry in stormy winter climates | A reasonably rugged daily wear jacket that provides considerable warmth for most winter days | Great versatility and style in a protective winter jacket |
Rating Categories | Canada Goose Expedi... | Fjallraven Nuuk Parka | Outdoor Research St... | Patagonia Downdrift | Patagonia Tres 3-in... |
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Versatility and Style (10%) | |||||
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Specs | Canada Goose Expedi... | Fjallraven Nuuk Parka | Outdoor Research St... | Patagonia Downdrift | Patagonia Tres 3-in... |
Shell Fabric | Arctic-Tech (83% polyester and 17% cotton) | Polyamide | Gore-Tex 2L, 150-denier polyester | 100% recycled nylon | H2No performance: 2-layer, 100% recycled polyester herringbone |
Insulation and Fill Power | 625-fill (80% down, 20% feathers) | 100% recycled polyester | 700-fill down | 600-fill down | 700-fill down |
Measured Interior Temperature | 82.1 °F | 80.2 °F | 75.8 °F | 76.9 °F | 76.3 °F |
Fill Weight | Not specified | 250 grams/ sq meter | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified |
Removable Hood | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
Hood Adjustments | Adjustable bracing, 2 drawcords. | 2 side drawcords, 1 rear velcro tab | 2 side drawcords, 1 rear drawcord | 1 rear drawcord | 2 side drawcords, 1 rear drawcord |
Pockets | 2 zippered exterior, 4 exterior velcro (lower exterior torso pockets are half-fleece lined), 2 arm, 1 zippered interior, 1 interior stash drop-in | 2 zippered breast pockets; 2 buttoned breast pockets; 2 top-loading bellow pockets; 2 fleece-lined handwarmer pockets; 1 media pocket on sleeve, 2 internal zippered chest pockets, 2 internal button-closure stash pockets, 2 internal mesh stash drop-in pockets. | 2 snap hand, 2 zippered chest, interior zip chest, 1 interior stash drop-in | 4 non-zippered top-entry waist exterior, 1 zippered interior media | 6 (Exterior Jacket: 1 zippered chest, 2 top-entry zippered waist with flap, Interior Jacket: 2 zippered waist, 1 zippered interior media pocket |
Weight | 4.46 lb (L) | 4.64 lb (2XL) | 2.89 lb (L) | 2.53 lb (2XL) | 3.41 lb (2XL) |
2-Way Front Zipper | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes - on outer jacket only |
Weather Resistant Features | Real fur line hood, full-length design, snow skirt, cinchable waist and hood, rib-knit cuffs, powder skirt, water-resistant shell, | Faux fur lined hood, cinchable hood and waist, adjustable cuffs, heavy exterior shell, rugged front zipper flap, water-resistant shell, | Cinchable hood, GORE-TEX waterproof membrane, adjustable cuffs, fully taped stitch seams | Cinchable hood and hem, snap-closed hood, rugged front zipper flap, water-resistant shell, | Full-length design, H2No Performance Standard waterproof membrane, cinchable hood and hem, adjustable cuffs |
Available Sizes | 2XS - 3XL | XS - 3XL | S - 2XL | XS - 2XL | XS - 3XL |
Social or Environmental Certifications | Power Responsibly Sourced Down, ethically sourced real wild fur and down monitored via The Canada Goose Fur Transparency Standard and The Canada Goose Down Transparency Standard which also mandates that all down adheres to the Five Freedoms policy set out by the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) | Shell, lining, and filling made from 100% recycled polyester | 100% Responsible Down Standard certified down, Bluesign approved | Shell made from NetPlus Nylon derived from 100% postconsumer recycled fishing nets and coated with PFC-free DWR finish, fabrics are Bluesign approved, 100% recycled duck and goose down insulation | Produced in a Made in a Fair Trade certified factory, 100% reclaimed and recycled duck and goose down, shell and lining of outer and inner jacket are 100% recycled polyester |
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