Good winter jacket at a reasonable price?

Dec 12th, 2019 2:42 am

#1

byviolet [OP]: Newbie; Apr 23, 2019; 41 posts; 284 upvotes

Dec 12th, 2019 2:42 am

Good winter jacket at a reasonable price?

I'm a person that gets really cold during winters and I'm looking for a new jacket. I have some I'm thinking of, but if anyone has any other ideas let me know:

Eddie Bauer Peak XV (800 fill, not sure about fill weight or ratio, ~$250 depending on the sale). Also it's kind of ugly but has a lifetime warranty.
Men's Super puff (700 fill, 90/10 feather/down mix, ~300g fill weight, $250). I really like how this looks but Aritzia has no warranty and I heard stuff about their jackets tending to leak down.
North Face Nuptse (700 fill, not sure about fill weight or ratio, $300-350? Seems like you're kind of paying for the brand)

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Dec 12th, 2019 3:18 am

#2

Gee: Deal Expert; Aug 2, 2004; 33336 posts; 7026 upvotes; East Gwillimbury

Dec 12th, 2019 3:18 am

The secret to keeping warm is to wear multiple layers. You want to trap heat

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Dec 12th, 2019 1:07 pm

#3

byviolet [OP]: Newbie; Apr 23, 2019; 41 posts; 284 upvotes

Dec 12th, 2019 1:07 pm

I don't want to wear multiple layers because it's inconvenient. I'm getting on and off a bus/train, walking in and out of buildings multiple times a day, I don't want to be taking off 3 layers or putting on 3 layers (and where do I put them once I take them off? I have to carry around a backpack 24/7?) every time I enter/exit a building. I understand I won't be as warm but there must be something I can just wear over just a shirt and be relatively warm.

Dec 12th, 2019 9:18 pm

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btwitsmatt: Member; Mar 14, 2013; 481 posts; 548 upvotes; Toronto

Dec 12th, 2019 9:18 pm

byviolet wrote: ↑ I don't want to wear multiple layers because it's inconvenient. I'm getting on and off a bus/train, walking in and out of buildings multiple times a day, I don't want to be taking off 3 layers or putting on 3 layers (and where do I put them once I take them off? I have to carry around a backpack 24/7?) every time I enter/exit a building. I understand I won't be as warm but there must be something I can just wear over just a shirt and be relatively warm.

You pay big $$$$ for warm and light. Even the best down jackets will require you to wear a sweater under on an extremely cold day.

Dec 13th, 2019 5:10 pm

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motomondo: Deal Addict; Mar 7, 2007; 4114 posts; 1610 upvotes

Dec 13th, 2019 5:10 pm

Based on my own experience, Eddie Bauer's lifetime warranty is almost worthless.

They do not stand behind their products like they used to.

Dec 23rd, 2019 12:00 am

#6

Wasaabe: Newbie; Apr 20, 2014; 3 posts; 1 upvote; Thornhill, ON

Dec 23rd, 2019 12:00 am

Uniqlo hybrid parka is pretty good

Dec 23rd, 2019 12:14 am

#7

bubaglobalj: Sr. Member; Dec 8, 2017; 508 posts; 237 upvotes

Dec 23rd, 2019 12:14 am

I really like Kanuk jackets, they typically have a big sale on Boxing day.

Dec 24th, 2019 10:48 am

#8

sumtimw0ng: Deal Addict; Aug 25, 2015; 2393 posts; 1018 upvotes; Montreal, QC

Dec 24th, 2019 10:48 am

i've discovered Norden this season. it's made with recycled plastic bottles and i was skeptical about their warmth rating but turns out, it keeps you warm (we had a -30C the other day) and it's about $500 after tax. bought it at the bay when they had the scratch and save (got it 50% less) but they have their 15% off constantly so that's less than $500 for a very warm coat

also Norden has a recycling program where you bring your coat back after 3 years and they give you 40% off on their new line which is not bad at all

edit: just saw they have a 15% off on their website and their coats are all discounted

Dec 24th, 2019 11:20 am

#9

Rastapopoulos: Newbie; May 5, 2018; 19 posts; 3 upvotes

Dec 24th, 2019 11:20 am

There is good amount of information under this forum .
Reddit link

list of recommended jackets

Thanks to the research done . I m just referencing.

Dec 24th, 2019 6:21 pm

#10

Catnippy: Deal Addict; Dec 29, 2012; 2034 posts; 493 upvotes; In Hiding

Dec 24th, 2019 6:21 pm

I can tell you that the Columbia Downward Dash is not warm although it's heavy - I can only wear it to -15C before swapping to my Fjallraven. The Columbia ecodry down is also not warm but good for days when there's a mix of rain and snow.

Dec 24th, 2019 10:36 pm

#11

DashingChris: Banned; Dec 19, 2019; 2 posts

Dec 24th, 2019 10:36 pm

I think if you investing go with the best one, but just remember for cold days you needed to wear a sweater too...

Dec 25th, 2019 12:21 am

#12

SienJoe: Newbie; Dec 24, 2019; 6 posts

Dec 25th, 2019 12:21 am

There are warmer models for maintaining heat, but without special thermal underwear it isn't too comfortable from the inside.