Winter Coat Thread FW11

[HAL 9000]

Do you guys think a wool coat will be warm enough to survive Canadian winters? (I don't like bombers or parkas) Thanks.

 

[AHShadow]



Definitely Krane.

Yeah,the coat seems really good, I just don' know if I want to drop that much for a coat though, still thinking about it! Thanks.

lmao -30, average day in winter is probably -5 to -10

Yeah, well in Monteal, the average is probably a bit higher than TO, but I still want to make sure the coat can handle harsh conditions like those.

Expensive. You can get a Spiewak Gold Fleece N3B parka off Rakuten for $260 - made in USA with real coyote fur hood trim. Considering these are imported nowadays, I like the quality and the price.

Krane sucks for most folks.

Thanks for the suggestion! I'll look it up!

 

[AHShadow]



Do you guys think a wool coat will be warm enough to survive Canadian winters? (I don't like bombers or parkas) Thanks.

I actually had a Peacoat for the whole winter, last year. I survived it, but I think a bomber/parka is a better option. You can buy a wool coat though, just make sure to layer a lot.

 

[NormanF]

Do you guys think a wool coat will be warm enough to survive Canadian winters? (I don't like bombers or parkas) Thanks.

A wool coat is warm but you want a Canada Goose parka or an N3B parka - with them, you can survive subzero Canadian winters in comfort.

 

[lektrix]



A wool coat is warm but you want a Canada Goose parka or an N3B parka - with them, you can survive subzero Canadian winters in comfort.

Can you really compare a $200 polyester-filled Alpha N-3B Parka to a $600 100% goose down-filled Canada Goose parka??? I don't think that Alpha N-3B Parka can withstand -15C weather, but the CG can definitely do -30C...

 

[Find Finn]



Can you really compare a $200 polyester-filled Alpha N-3B Parka to a $600 100% goose down-filled Canada Goose parka??? I don't think that Alpha N-3B Parka can withstand -15C weather, but the CG can definitely do -30C...

It depends on the model, I've had 2 (chiliwack and Constable) and neither of them was warm enough for -16C (-25 with wind chill), I had to wear thermal underwear and heavy knits underneath.

 

[lektrix]



It depends on the model, I've had 2 (chiliwack and Constable) and neither of them was warm enough for -16C (-25 with wind chill), I had to wear thermal underwear and heavy knits underneath.

That's strange, everyone in Canada swears by the CG...

But just comparing specs, I don't know how or why the Alpha N-3B Parka can even be recommended. I myself want one because I like the look of it, but what if it doesn't keep me warm???

 

[arodriguez]

I'm not a big fan of any fur on men's winter coats, but I do like some of the parkas. The greatest look for a man in winter is a wool pea coat. They look great on most guys and are very stylish!

 

[lektrix]



I'm not a big fan of any fur on men's winter coats, but I do like some of the parkas. The greatest look for a man in winter is a wool pea coat like these http://www.pronto.com/shop/mens-pea-coat. They look great on most guys and are very stylish!

Yeah but they don't keep you warm.

 

[Diversification]

I am looking for something with some style and that is probably significantly lighter than the majority of the coats being mentioned here. I was wondering what you guys think about these two. I really like the looks of them.

 

[BlackToothedGrin]

2 is better than 1

 

[Diversification]

2 is better than 1

Sorry, I edited my post... are they still in the same order as when you commented?

 

[Find Finn]



That's strange, everyone in Canada swears by the CG...
But just comparing specs, I don't know how or why the Alpha N-3B Parka can even be recommended. I myself want one because I like the look of it, but what if it doesn't keep me warm???

I think you have to buy a Expedition for it be warm enough for -30c, but it all depends on how much time you spend outside and the type of cold.

I'm not skittish as I have worked outside 8 hours a day in all types of weather, but I was fairly underwhelmed with my Constable.

I didn't feel like it was warm enough and I wore it around +-0C where it went from snow to rain which resulted in my clothes underneath getting soaked, it happened again after I had it waterproofed as the Scandinavian agent recommended, so I sold it.

I have a bunch of mates who all have owned several CG coats and all of them have sold them again and gone back to Arc'teryx etc.

 

[HAL 9000]

A wool coat is warm but you want a Canada Goose parka or an N3B parka - with them, you can survive subzero Canadian winters in comfort.

I agree that the CG parka and chiliwack are much warmer than most wool coats, but I find it hard to justify paying 600+ for a puffy looking jacket. I wanted to buy a Wool Trench Coat from Burberry, but too bad the boutique never has what the online web has... Any recommendations for a wool trench?

 

[hoozah]

average low of -21.4 in December, and -24 in January here. i haven't experienced it yet since i moved here in may. i might have to buy a warmer jacket 0_0