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    Quote Originally Posted by bad aim View Post
    Check out this site for some recommendations...Outdoor Gear Lab is a pretty solid source of unbiased reviews and information, well-regarded by some of the outdoor industry folks.
    https://www.outdoorgearlab.com/topic...-winter-jacket
    Interesting web site. $995 for a Canada Goose parka! Good lord! I've lived in Minnesota for 35 years. I've been snowmobiling in -60 degree weather (Tower, MN 1996). Right now it's -23 degrees outside. I can't imagine the need to pay $700 - $1000 for a winter coat.

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    I hear rave reviews on the kifaru lost park parka.

    But i usually justvwatch sierratradingpost for deals. Snagged a north face down jacket for 50 bucks.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Hmac View Post
    Interesting web site. $995 for a Canada Goose parka! Good lord! I've lived in Minnesota for 35 years. I've been snowmobiling in -60 degree weather (Tower, MN 1996). Right now it's -23 degrees outside. I can't imagine the need to pay $700 - $1000 for a winter coat.
    Oh I know...Canada Goose is one of those brands that caters itself as "luxury", but their jackets really do perform incredibly well. Is it ~$500 better than a North Face? Mmm personally, I don't think so, but I do know that it's one of the first-grabbed items for those heading to Antarctica.
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    Quote Originally Posted by bad aim View Post
    Oh I know...Canada Goose is one of those brands that caters itself as "luxury", but their jackets really do perform incredibly well. Is it ~$500 better than a North Face? Mmm personally, I don't think so, but I do know that it's one of the first-grabbed items for those heading to Antarctica.
    Well, if I was headed to the Antarctic, I'd get in line. Locally, if I was a dedicated ice fisherman that couldn't afford a heated shelter and heading out onto the lake this morning, I'd have to consider it, but I hate fishing, so....

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    Columbia 3-in-1s (example) do fairly well, and I've seen them last decades.

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    I'm an arcteryx fan. It's expensive but I've been very impressed with the items I've purchased.

    Eta: I've had good experience with Columbia 3 in 1 parkas also but arcteryx jackets fit me better as a tall and slim guy with long arms. The Columbia jackets I had to go to a tent sized body to get a long enough sleeve .
    Last edited by dmd08; 01-01-18 at 12:10.

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    Lots of great suggestions. My wife likes North face. Probably look into their line. Seems like the best value out there. In a perfect world a guy could spend $1000 on an expedition grade parka. But not this close to Christmas.

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    Have you looked at Carinthia? They make cold weather gear that is good enough for polar expeditions. Carinthia HIG 3.0 (comfort temp -4) and ECIG 3.0 (-22) might be worth a look. I have several of their products and have been very happy with the performance.

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    For cost, packability, warmth balance I love Arcteryx Atom jackets. The LT (mid-weight) is great to about 32 and takes up very little room in a day pack. The AR (heavier-weight) is my no-joke, it's the middle of winter in New England jacket. The cost is relatively good, especially considering they are Arcteryx.

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    Sitka and First Lite are my go-to’s for cold weather gear, specifically for hunting and back packing. I live in the country, though.

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