Alaska residents: which coat keeps you warm ?

amother

Apricot

Thu, Nov 02 2017, 10:59 am

amother wrote:

Rarely gets that cold in Toronto... (and hasn't in recent years). and I don't think CG is popular in Europe... and if there were Imamothers in very cold states, the would talk F not C.

Very impressive deduction skills!

amother

Cerulean

Thu, Nov 02 2017, 11:01 am

Get a down coat. And the lining should be a thick fleece or sherpa fleece.
Coats come with temperature ratings. Look for a rating of at least -40

amother

Mustard

Thu, Nov 02 2017, 11:10 am

amother wrote:

I have this
https://www.simons.ca/en/women.....rId=1

Thanks! That's a lot longer than I feel comfortable wearing. The extra length makes for extra weight. I prefer one that hits no lower than the knee.

tichellady

Thu, Nov 02 2017, 11:23 am

amother wrote:

I did not know this. Wow.
What is the coldest place on the globe? and which coats do they wear there? :-)

Winnipeg is one of the coldest cities

amother

Mustard

Thu, Nov 02 2017, 11:31 am

amother wrote:

Get a down coat. And the lining should be a thick fleece or sherpa fleece.
Coats come with temperature ratings. Look for a rating of at least -40

any link? on Nordstrom ?

amother

Cerulean

Thu, Nov 02 2017, 11:53 am

https://www.landsend.com/produ.....::42N
Pretty and warm but not super warm.

https://www.landsend.com/produ.....::KRI
Same warmth as above but longer

https://www.landsend.com/produ.....::SJI
Warmest option. Really warm

amother

Cerulean

Thu, Nov 02 2017, 11:55 am

Warmth isn't just about your coat. Its about your accessories.
You can wear a sweater under your coat. But you should also have warm boots, gloves, hat, scarf and leggings.
All together you will be toasty warm even if you don't buy the wRmest option coat. The first coat is good enough if you wear accessories.

amother

Mustard

Thu, Nov 02 2017, 12:22 pm

amother wrote:

true. will work on getting warm boots and gloves and scarf and leggings.
have you got any recommendations for each?

lelenj

Thu, Nov 02 2017, 12:41 pm

lands end coats. make sure to get a 40% coupon though when buying

amother

Mustard

Thu, Nov 02 2017, 1:01 pm

lelenj wrote:

lands end coats. make sure to get a 40% coupon though when buying

I have a land's end coat and it's too heavy for me :-(
I'm looking for a lighter coat that is still very warm.

oliveoil

Thu, Nov 02 2017, 1:10 pm

You have to sacrifice something. You can't get the warmth you're looking for in a light thin coat. Check out what they wear in Antarctica. Astronaut-esque.

MagentaYenta

Thu, Nov 02 2017, 1:54 pm

Do some research online about outdoor gear that is rated by temperature. Companies like Marmot, NorthFace etc give temperature ratings on their garments. Don't expect high fashion.

You also need to be aware of what kind of cold it is. Is it wet wind driven snow or calm winds and sunny with temps -3C? The outer shell is just about as important as the inner. Remember down takes longer to dry out and loses it's loft.

My preference is component systems, that means that the jacket can be used in milder weather by reducing the inner liner.

amother

Cerulean

Thu, Nov 02 2017, 4:44 pm

amother wrote:

I have a land's end coat and it's too heavy for me :-(
I'm looking for a lighter coat that is still very warm.

Is your coat down?
You can't get lighter than down. You should get down with an outer material that is thin like nylon. Wear a fleece sweatshirt underneath and you'll be good.

amother

Mustard

Thu, Nov 02 2017, 8:45 pm

Is a Canada Goose parka truly warmer than a Lands' end down parka? Has anyone had personal experience with both?