Best Parka?

[dddrees]

Originally Posted by GB-man

I like to think of it as recycling. Very few men of my physique (read 0) make it up Everest so I rarely find one that fits.

Hey, you know different strokes for different folks.

I'm sticking with the if it didn't work for him and he was the test dummy I'm not taking the same route.

But I'm an old soldier and what do I know?

Answer: I am an old soldier.

[GB-man]

Originally Posted by dddrees

I'm sticking with the if it didn't work for him and he was the test dummy I'm not taking the same route.:

That’s a valid point I had not considered lol

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by GB-man

I like to think of it as recycling. Very few men of my physique (read 0) make it up Everest so I rarely find one that fits.

[Speedbird-1]

Thank you, everyone, for your, positive input, much appreciated.
'Her Ladyship' has made her choice.
We both spent a lot of time looking at all the options mentioned here, and quite a few that weren't. There are lots of brands which market items, that are 'fashion first', and any functionality seems to be almost an afterthought.
All very nice, and all very expensive, if you just want to look like you're keeping warm.
Most of the, 'top' brands also have a fashion aspect to a lot of their garments....urban fire bud, free form camo etc, etc.
Fortunately, Canada Goose, don't seem to have completely abandoned the functionality aspect of their best parkas.
As I've said I have owned one of their coats for a few years and my wife was always impressed that I could comfortably wear just a shirt under it, on a bitterly cold day.
We did seriously consider a Moncler coat, but I think she heard my bum clench when we saw the price.
So, we're going with a Canada Goose - Trillium.

Thanks again chaps!

That, Weatherwool stuff tho'...

[daveathall]

I will say this about Canada Goose, if you do decide to get one do some research, the first one I got was an Expedition Parka, it was just too hot for UK weather. It was too hot to go into shops, buses and drive in, I got rid of it, I think the one I got instead was a Chateau Parker from them, still very warm but, in UK climate it is wearable.

[dddrees]

Originally Posted by daveathall

I will say this about Canada Goose, if you do decide to get one do some research, the first one I got was an Expedition Parka, it was just too hot for UK weather. It was too hot to go into shops, buses and drive in, I got rid of it, I think the one I got instead was a Chateau Parker from them, still very warm but, in UK climate it is wearable.

Yes, but on their own website they rate them for the weather they are designed for. Sizing is something to pay particular attention to with regards to slim or non-slim fit. I found the user sizing information MooseJaw used when they sold them extremely helpful. Whether you wish to layer or not is also key with sizing and warmth desired. Layering is not a new concept for me since I trained in Alaska a few times. Their coldest coats are designed for layering. I just chose to purchase an Expedition without that intent, thus I sized down lower than they recommended. No layering less warmth but you'll also want to size down a bit and some miss this. Cold weather in the Mid West does not justify the Expedition that much in the last few years, might be more if I were located closer to Chicago and further north. However I have different models for various temperatures and layering isn't necessary for my climate or activities. A bomber with hood not designed for quite the cold as the Expedition and a Forester without hood as well which works rather well when not quite as cold. But standing mainly and staying warm is something the ones I purchased do real well. If in doors I definitely need to unzip them or just take them off. I've yet to become to uncomfortable in stores with them on and unzipped. It did help my first one I bought and others I looked at where in person and that worked well when buying the rest online. The removable or non-removable hood thing is something to watch for.

[Speedbird-1]

Originally Posted by daveathall

I will say this about Canada Goose, if you do decide to get one do some research, the first one I got was an Expedition Parka, it was just too hot for UK weather. It was too hot to go into shops, buses and drive in, I got rid of it, I think the one I got instead was a Chateau Parker from them, still very warm but, in UK climate it is wearable.

Thanks Dave,
My, currently, favourite wife, is a woman of a 'certain age', and the poor thing is going through one of Natures especially cruel physiological tortures, 'the hot flush'. Particularly cruel for a woman that feels a draught, when I open the 'fridge door, then, literally seconds later, will throw off almost every item of clothing that she's wearing, gasping, that "it's far too hot in here"! Poor thing.
So, with THAT in mind, we've chosen the CG Trillium. We were swung by the 'interior - backpack straps'....brilliant!
Happy wife........as they say.

I've had my CG Langford, for about six years. Finish, fit, performance, all top quality.

Ps. Thank you Dave, for your service.
I have a buddy that served 'over there' told me things that made my Gluteus Maximus grip the chair I was sitting on!

[uscmatt99]

Originally Posted by Speedbird-1

Thanks Dave,
My, currently, favourite wife, is a woman of a 'certain age', and the poor thing is going through one of Natures especially cruel physiological tortures, 'the hot flush'. Particularly cruel for a woman that feels a draught, when I open the 'fridge door, then, literally seconds later, will throw off almost every item of clothing that she's wearing, gasping, that "it's far too hot in here"! Poor thing.
So, with THAT in mind, we've chosen the CG Trillium. We were swung by the 'interior - backpack straps'....brilliant!
Happy wife........as they say.

I've had my CG Langford, for about six years. Finish, fit, performance, all top quality.

Ps. Thank you Dave, for your service.
I have a buddy that served 'over there' told me things that made my Gluteus Maximus grip the chair I was sitting on!

I'm sure your wife will be thrilled. The backpack straps are awesome for walking around town or shopping, a hands-free way to take off the coat when going in and out of doors multiple times.

[daveathall]

Originally Posted by uscmatt99

I'm sure your wife will be thrilled. The backpack straps are awesome for walking around town or shopping, a hands-free way to take off the coat when going in and out of doors multiple times.

Yes, I have seen them and totally agree.

[Xenon]

I heard PETA is not a fan of Canada Goose jackets.

[GB-man]

I legit can’t wear down parkas because I run too hot. My wife wears a Canada goose but she’s from DC and thinks 20 degrees is the arctic circle. I go out in a sweatshirt lol

[Ihatecheese]

Mr and Mrs Italy do some nice stuff. There are also many sales on parkas at the various online shops in UK right now depending on price point. Net a porter etc. Affordable lux high st like Sandro, Maje p, Zadig Voltaire is popular with many depending on their age too.

Canada goose stuff is worn the same way as North Face at least round here.lots of dodgy kids. I wouldn't invest in it, unless you go for the costs without the badge of honour emblazoned on the side!.

[dddrees]

Originally Posted by Ihatecheese

Mr and Mrs Italy do some nice stuff. There are also many sales on parkas at the various online shops in UK right now depending on price point. Net a porter etc. Affordable lux high st like Sandro, Maje p, Zadig Voltaire is popular with many depending on their age too.

Canada goose stuff is worn the same way as North Face at least round here.lots of dodgy kids. I wouldn't invest in it, unless you go for the costs without the badge of honour emblazoned on the side!.

The look and the badge has typically has been the one and only knock against Canada Goose. Not so much the dodgy kid stuff you speak of but the style and they all have the badge, look the same, and all have that badge.

However the great things are the warmth, materials, and warranty you just can't find with most others you might be able to buy. Your not going to get that from a coat from North Face but you are going to have to pay more for it.

So feelings aside it really is all about the actual utility and how good they are made and that they have been known to back the product they make.

[Speedbird-1]

Originally Posted by Ihatecheese

Mr and Mrs Italy do some nice stuff. There are also many sales on parkas at the various online shops in UK right now depending on price point. Net a porter etc. Affordable lux high st like Sandro, Maje p, Zadig Voltaire is popular with many depending on their age too.

Canada goose stuff is worn the same way as North Face at least round here.lots of dodgy kids. I wouldn't invest in it, unless you go for the costs without the badge of honour emblazoned on the side!.

The 'dodgy kids', are probably, wearing moody knock offs.
CG website doesn't help.

[dddrees]

Originally Posted by Speedbird-1

The 'dodgy kids', are probably, wearing moody knock offs.
CG website doesn't help.

There are a lot of knock offs or counterfeits out there. That shows you how popular they have become and of course the real ones cost more than most coats. They're popularity, utilitarian look, and patch are typically the biggest negatives for their biggest of critics.