Winter jacket for -5 to -40C weather good for playing outdoor sports?

[rvd]

Can you recommend one. In the $50-$200 range. Something to keep me warm, but also slim and not bulky where I can play ice hockey, snowboarding in.

[urban1]

Pick one: do you want a jacket for aerobic physical activity or do you want a jacket for the coldest winter days waiting for the bus in the city?

Id recommed a layering system. Get a good shell (Goretex if you can afford it). This will keep you dry from rain or snow and should be breathable. Id also look for something that has pit-zips that you can unzip if your overheating.
Then get a fleece jacket as a mid layer. If you have a limited budget Id spend more on a quality shell and less on the fleece. More money on the shell will mean better breathability, waterproofness, and overall technical design. Youll be fine with a cheaper fleece.
You also want a good baselayer when youre snowboarding or whatever. Get a synthetic shirt that will wick away moisture and be breathable.

This will give you flexibilty in peeling off layers as the weather changes or you get hot or cold during the day. This wont be the great for - 40C days but for those days suggest getting a vest as a mid layer to keep your core warm. Look for something compact that will fit under your shell.

A down parka will be the warmest option but will be terrible for any aerobic activity. Youll overheat and the jacket wont be breathable.


Can you recommend one. In the $50-$200 range. Something to keep me warm, but also slim and not bulky where I can play ice hockey, snowboarding in.

[superock]

Pick one: do you want a jacket for aerobic physical activity or do you want a jacket for the coldest winter days waiting for the bus in the city?

Id recommed a layering system. Get a good shell (Goretex if you can afford it). This will keep you dry from rain or snow and should be breathable. Id also look for something that has pit-zips that you can unzip if your overheating.
Then get a fleece jacket as a mid layer. If you have a limited budget Id spend more on a quality shell and less on the fleece. More money on the shell will mean better breathability, waterproofness, and overall technical design. Youll be fine with a cheaper fleece.
You also want a good baselayer when youre snowboarding or whatever. Get a synthetic shirt that will wick away moisture and be breathable.

This will give you flexibilty in peeling off layers as the weather changes or you get hot or cold during the day. This wont be the great for - 40C days but for those days suggest getting a vest as a mid layer to keep your core warm. Look for something compact that will fit under your shell.

A down parka will be the warmest option but will be terrible for any aerobic activity. Youll overheat and the jacket wont be breathable.

He's got all the bases covered, if you're planning to do outdoor activities then layering is the way to go, a downfilled parka is only good if you don't plan on doing any outdoor sports (I laugh at the fools who wear their Canada Goose to go snowboarding)

the ski and snowboard show was this past weekend and there were a bunch of outershells on sale but since it's over you can look around for clearance items (ie last years styles are usually 50% off)

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He's got all the bases covered, if you're planning to do outdoor activities then layering is the way to go, a downfilled parka is only good if you don't plan on doing any outdoor sports (I laugh at the fools who wear their Canada Goose to go snowboarding)

the ski and snowboard show was this past weekend and there were a bunch of outershells on sale but since it's over you can look around for clearance items (ie last years styles are usually 50% off)

Dont' laugh at people.

Consider that a good winter jacket is around $300 and up, some people can only afford one (imagine that!). Not everyone can afford a recreational outfit. I always thought skiing was a sport reserved for the wealthy and privileged but sometimes people who are less fortunate do get to go and you might see them in less than appropriate attire. Just a thought.

Sorry for going off topic a little.


For shinny, you can wear a down vest (something light and isn't puffy) from Eddie Bauer or Gap so at least your torso is warm and your arms aren't impeded.

[urban1]

You can buy a decent down jacket for around $100. You dont have to spend Canada Goose prices to get a warm jacket.

http://www.mec.ca/Products/product_detail.jsp;jsessionid=xjSrKffPbGNrCcRF61qF v4x0QyM0ZtFTqSmW8Sfb4sPXVWry90KG!-205979432?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524442627215&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302699049&bmUID=1256152911799#

And thats why i told the OP, if he's got a limited budget, a layering system would be his best bet because it would let him be comfortable in the widest range of conditions.


Dont' laugh at people.

Consider that a good winter jacket is around $300 and up, some people can only afford one (imagine that!). Not everyone can afford a recreational outfit. I always thought skiing was a sport reserved for the wealthy and privileged but sometimes people who are less fortunate do get to go and you might see them in less than appropriate attire. Just a thought.

Sorry for going off topic a little.


For shinny, you can wear a down vest (something light and isn't puffy) from Eddie Bauer or Gap so at least your torso is warm and your arms aren't impeded.

[superock]

Dont' laugh at people.

Consider that a good winter jacket is around $300 and up, some people can only afford one (imagine that!). Not everyone can afford a recreational outfit. I always thought skiing was a sport reserved for the wealthy and privileged but sometimes people who are less fortunate do get to go and you might see them in less than appropriate attire. Just a thought.

Sorry for going off topic a little.


For shinny, you can wear a down vest (something light and isn't puffy) from Eddie Bauer or Gap so at least your torso is warm and your arms aren't impeded.

I think if they can afford a Canada Goose jacket they don't have too many problems when it comes to the money department, plus finding a jacket for recreational use doesn't cost that much as long as you search for deals (I got myself a Burton AK Stagger jacket for $150 ;) it retails for over $400)

[UrbanPoet]

I think if they can afford a Canada Goose jacket they don't have too many problems when it comes to the money department, plus finding a jacket for recreational use doesn't cost that much as long as you search for deals (I got myself a Burton AK Stagger jacket for $150 ;) it retails for over $400)

Maybe they just don't care.