Warm kids winter jacket

Feb 5th, 2018 10:54 pm

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ghotie [OP]: Newbie; Jan 26, 2014; 70 posts; 11 upvotes; Toronto

Feb 5th, 2018 10:54 pm

I was wondering what would be a good very warm hooded winter jacket for a 5 year old. I am looking for a longer parka preferably windproof and waterproof and not too expensive as it will probably last a season or two.

Any good suggestions? I saw the lands end kids parka, but it seems pretty thin in real life.

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Feb 6th, 2018 9:32 am

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jandb: Sr. Member; Mar 22, 2011; 671 posts; 211 upvotes

Feb 6th, 2018 9:32 am

I just buy my kids coats from Osh Kosh/Carters. $90 for snow pants and parka Never had any complaints of my kids feeling cold in Toronto climates.
I've also bought a kids long down parka (Ecko, i think? Can't quite remember) from Costco for a good price too. But anything Costco, you'll need to buy it in the late summer, early Fall to get the size you need.

Feb 6th, 2018 9:48 am

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ds2chan: Deal Addict; Dec 11, 2003; 2415 posts; 987 upvotes; Toronto

Feb 6th, 2018 9:48 am

I bought my son the Warmest Jacket from The Gap. The material is windproof and waterproof. When it's on sale just before winter I normally pay around $68. I also try to buy some Gap giftcards for like 10% off before the fall. I have no idea if they still have any at this time but if you are just planning for next winter then keep an eye out for giftcards on sale in the hot deals section.

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Feb 6th, 2018 6:17 pm

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Jakinthe: Banned; Jan 3, 2018; 321 posts; 61 upvotes

Feb 6th, 2018 6:17 pm

I like GAP as well.

Feb 6th, 2018 10:49 pm

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breads: Member; May 31, 2017; 320 posts; 87 upvotes

Feb 6th, 2018 10:49 pm

MEC has awesome gear for kids .. I think the one we have is the Toaster Parka or Toasty Parka or something like that.
You might even be able to find them used - they're really well made so should be in decent shape even after a few seasons.

Feb 7th, 2018 9:04 am

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coolspot: Deal Expert; Oct 6, 2005; 16613 posts; 2318 upvotes

Feb 7th, 2018 9:04 am

ghotie wrote: ↑ I was wondering what would be a good very warm hooded winter jacket for a 5 year old. I am looking for a longer parka preferably windproof and waterproof and not too expensive as it will probably last a season or two.

We get the Gap Kids Down Parkas.

You can sometimes find them on sale for a very good price.

Feb 8th, 2018 10:34 pm

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rogerrabbit168: Deal Addict; Feb 25, 2007; 2655 posts; 455 upvotes

Feb 8th, 2018 10:34 pm

coolspot wrote: ↑ We get the Gap Kids Down Parkas.

You can sometimes find them on sale for a very good price.

+1, especially when they always have those additional 40, 50% sale, we pre buy bigger size all the time for our kids if the deal is great

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Feb 9th, 2018 3:35 pm

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vkizzle: Deal Expert; Aug 22, 2011; 35645 posts; 21730 upvotes; Center of Universe

Feb 9th, 2018 3:35 pm

Any brand rated for Canada's winter will do.
I suggest getting good boots, as it's a hit or miss by a large margin.
I've tried Sorel, Kamik and Northface and they all have their pros and cons.

Feb 9th, 2018 3:50 pm

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chew1e: Jr. Member; Oct 15, 2008; 171 posts; 71 upvotes; Windsor

Feb 9th, 2018 3:50 pm

Columbia Titanium - yes they make them for kids. The one we got our 5YO has their Outgrow thing it in so you can get more size out of the same coat. With the "tin foil" insides and it being waterproof, its an amazing coat and it keeps him warm. It is a much better coat over their regular kids line (our younger kids have those and they are ok, but aren't as warm as the Titanium one) and for my money, worth the price difference.

Feb 10th, 2018 3:51 pm

#10

AmexPlus99: Newbie; Jan 17, 2018; 12 posts; 5 upvotes

Feb 10th, 2018 3:51 pm

Mark's warehouse may have something

Feb 11th, 2018 3:37 pm

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Poppwl: Deal Addict; Aug 15, 2015; 1568 posts; 199 upvotes; Markham, ON

Feb 11th, 2018 3:37 pm

Go to the thrift store with you kid. Great selection, great price. Most clothes are pretty new because kids like to sit in front of a computer all day or they grew out of their clothes too fast. Thrift store also get rejects and sample so some items ARE in fact new.

Once you learn the thrifting way, you would know the recurring promotions and coupon deals. Obviously, you have to be a loyal customer to learn the recurring deals.

Feb 12th, 2018 9:41 pm

#12

ghotie [OP]: Newbie; Jan 26, 2014; 70 posts; 11 upvotes; Toronto

Feb 12th, 2018 9:41 pm

Thanks for all the suggestions, I'll keep my out for the brands. The only thing about the thrift shops is that I need to visit often to find good stuff. I've got the boot situation figured out, best to get the bogs or bogs style boots at Winners. They do double duty as rain boots for spring/fall muddy season and they are easy to slip on and off. I did notice the Costco winter coats don't show up in winter or they are sold out by winter. It was just that my son's jacket zipper broke in the middle of winter and I needed a replacement and an upgrade.

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Feb 12th, 2018 9:51 pm

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kasm: Deal Addict; Nov 4, 2007; 1558 posts; 677 upvotes; GTA

Feb 12th, 2018 9:51 pm

We usually get the show pants / snow jacket combos from Costco. Great Value, but they tend to put them out in the summer for the following winter.