Woods or North Face Parka
I recently bought these 2 parkas and I am trying to decide which one to keep based on their warmness factor.
Woods Women's Alsek Arctic™ Down Parka
Keep warm and stylish while braving the elements in the Women’s Alsek Arctic™ Down Insulated Parka. Built to shelter you from Canada’s winter conditions, this parka utilizes the warmth of 600 Fill Power Allied Feather & Down® Duck Down along with the waterproof technology of Canatite® Active to provide a protective barrier that can withstand anything the elements throw at you.
FEATURES
Canatite® Active waterproof, breathable and windproof membrane
600 Fill Power Allied Feather & Down® Duck Down
80/20 Fill Weight
Fully seam-taped
Adjustable hood with removeable faux-fur trim
Adjustable waist and cuffs to seal in warmth
Zippered internal pocket with media port
Internal mesh pocket for gloves
Zippered hand pockets
Side snaps for comfortable fit when sitting
Two-way front zipper
SPECIFICATIONS
Shell: 100% Polyester
Lining: 100% Polyester
Fill: 80/20 Duck Down / Duck Feathers (Allied Feather & Down®)
The North Face Women's Arctic Down Parka:
Make tracks and set trends in this weatherproof, 550-fill down insulation parka that’s designed to deflect rain, wind, sleet and snow all winter long. Darting and elastic at the waist create a flattering shape for warmth without weight.
FEATURES
Ultra-warm, weatherproof, down parka with a feminine shape
Slim Fit
Waterproof, breathable, seam-sealed DryVent™ 2L shell
100% windproof fabric
Removable, fully adjustable hood with removable, faux-fur ruff
Tall stand collar for added protection
Stormflap covers two-way, lightweight VISLON® zip
Darting at front and back waist for a better fit
Covered, secure-zip handwarmer pockets
Raglan sleeves for extra mobility
Encased elastic on sides of waist for added shaping
V-shaped drop-tail hem for added coverage
SPECIFICATIONS
Avg Weight: 1300 g (45.86 oz)
Centre Back: 37.75"
Solid: 70D 176 g/m² DryVent™ 2L—59% cotton, 41% nylon twill
Heather: 160D 168 g/m² DryVent™ 2L—100% polyester herringbone
Lining: 76 g/m² 100% recycled polyester
The Woods Parka seem warmer because it's 600 fill power with 80 duck down and the North Face only 550 fill power with 75 goose down. But some sources say goose down is better than duck down.
Look wise and price wise is about the same so which jacket will you keep?
**I couldn't post the direct link to the parka so I only copied their description.
Woods Women's Alsek Arctic™ Down Parka
Keep warm and stylish while braving the elements in the Women’s Alsek Arctic™ Down Insulated Parka. Built to shelter you from Canada’s winter conditions, this parka utilizes the warmth of 600 Fill Power Allied Feather & Down® Duck Down along with the waterproof technology of Canatite® Active to provide a protective barrier that can withstand anything the elements throw at you.
FEATURES
Canatite® Active waterproof, breathable and windproof membrane
600 Fill Power Allied Feather & Down® Duck Down
80/20 Fill Weight
Fully seam-taped
Adjustable hood with removeable faux-fur trim
Adjustable waist and cuffs to seal in warmth
Zippered internal pocket with media port
Internal mesh pocket for gloves
Zippered hand pockets
Side snaps for comfortable fit when sitting
Two-way front zipper
SPECIFICATIONS
Shell: 100% Polyester
Lining: 100% Polyester
Fill: 80/20 Duck Down / Duck Feathers (Allied Feather & Down®)
The North Face Women's Arctic Down Parka:
Make tracks and set trends in this weatherproof, 550-fill down insulation parka that’s designed to deflect rain, wind, sleet and snow all winter long. Darting and elastic at the waist create a flattering shape for warmth without weight.
FEATURES
Ultra-warm, weatherproof, down parka with a feminine shape
Slim Fit
Waterproof, breathable, seam-sealed DryVent™ 2L shell
100% windproof fabric
Removable, fully adjustable hood with removable, faux-fur ruff
Tall stand collar for added protection
Stormflap covers two-way, lightweight VISLON® zip
Darting at front and back waist for a better fit
Covered, secure-zip handwarmer pockets
Raglan sleeves for extra mobility
Encased elastic on sides of waist for added shaping
V-shaped drop-tail hem for added coverage
SPECIFICATIONS
Avg Weight: 1300 g (45.86 oz)
Centre Back: 37.75"
Solid: 70D 176 g/m² DryVent™ 2L—59% cotton, 41% nylon twill
Heather: 160D 168 g/m² DryVent™ 2L—100% polyester herringbone
Lining: 76 g/m² 100% recycled polyester
The Woods Parka seem warmer because it's 600 fill power with 80 duck down and the North Face only 550 fill power with 75 goose down. But some sources say goose down is better than duck down.
Look wise and price wise is about the same so which jacket will you keep?
**I couldn't post the direct link to the parka so I only copied their description.
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