What's the best Arctic Jacket?

Answer 1

There is no "best." It kind of depends on what you will be doing, activity wise. Are you planning to sit in a duck blind, downhill ski, climb in the Himalayas or just stand at a bus stop in Buffalo? I used to teach winter backpacking, mountaineering and cross country skiing and outfitted a lot of people -- it's important to match your coat to both the conditions and your activity.

If you are going to be in bitter cold (like Alaska in the winter) and only moderately active, these two jackets (see links) have all the features I would look for in a coat for extreme polar conditions. Both are by good manufacturers -- the Mountain Hardware is probably slightly higher quality (North Face has slipped a bit over the past decade) and less restrictive for things like mountaineering or research work. The North Face would be better for high winds and sitting around for long periods but the length and fur-trimmed hood would get in the way for some things. Both are similar to the design of jackets provided to people who work at the Antarctic research stations.

http://www.usoutdoorstore.com/outlet/mountain-hardwear-sub-zero-sl-hooded-jacket.html

http://www.usoutdoorstore.com/outlet/the-north-face-mcmurdo-parka-closeouts-sale.html

If you get a coat that is too warm for your activities, you will perspire and end up chilled and uncomfortable. Neither design I've shown would be good for skiing/snowboarding or other active sports -- too bulky.

Other good manufacturers are Marmot and Helly Hansen.

Answer 2

Best Arctic Jacket

Answer 3

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What's the best Arctic Jacket?

Answer 4

It looks like a gray peacoat. You'll have trouble finding a similar one now since it's almost summer, but usually, you can find them in most stores. I'd suggest Urban Outfitters, Nordstrom... :)