Tired of shivering through winter in a jacket that doesn't deliver? I spent months researching and comparing the top-rated winter jackets that outdoor experts and real customers swear by. From extreme Arctic expeditions to daily city commutes, these ...
The Fjallraven Nuuk is perfect for those facing extreme cold, whether commuting through biting wind, strolling through town on frigid nights, or heading out on winter hikes.
The parka kept testers warm in wind chills down to -30°F, earning it the title of warmest jacket in the lineup.
Nuuk Parka M
The Canada Goose Expedition is one of the warmest and most burly jackets available, designed for polar expeditions and long, frigid snowmobile commutes in the cold northern latitudes.
The coat is advertised as being able to go down to –22 degrees and below, and it truly did stand up to temperatures of -25 degrees with windchill
Expedition Parka Heritage
The Arc'teryx Therme Parka is the outdoor brand's warmest casual-use jacket, incorporating 750 fill power goose down for warmth and a two-layer Gore-Tex membrane for weatherproofing.
Therme Down Parka Men's
The North Face McMurdo Parka is the quintessential winter lifestyle jacket, a classic expedition-meets-city styling at a refreshingly reasonable price.
It's impressively weather protective, cozy inside, and uses a 2-layer waterproof DryVent shell with thick 70-by-160-denier nylon face fabric
Men's McMurdo Parka
The L.L. Bean Rugged Ridge Parka is a great choice for anyone looking for a durable, waterproof jacket that doubles as outerwear and activewear.
Made entirely of nylon and featuring a two-layer TEK waterproof barrier, this parka holds its own against nasty weather.
Men's Rugged Ridge Parka
The REI Stormhenge Down Hybrid Parka shares many of the same features as several much more expensive winter jackets but is available for one-third the price.
It has lofty 850-fill-power down insulation, REI's HydroWall waterproof/breathable shell material, and a generous thigh-length cut
REI Co-op Stormhenge 850 Down Hybrid Parka - Men's
The Khumbu Parka is optimized for high-altitude mountaineering and big-mountain summits, featuring some of the most down fill in any jacket with 625-fill-power down throughout.
It's designed for maximum warmth in extremely cold conditions
Khumbu Expedition Down Insulated Parka
The Rab Neutrino Pro uses Pertex Quantum Pro shell fabric with 800-fill down insulation, providing excellent warmth in typical winter conditions while maintaining a technical, lightweight design.
Despite not being waterproof, the Pertex Quantum Pro holds off an impressive amount of snow and rain
Men's Neutrino Pro Down Jacket
This Parka is lightweight with a roomy cut and soft fleece liner in the hood, making it similarly easy to wear as other top performers. It features Columbia's Omni-Heat thermal-reflective lining with synthetic down insulation
Women's Suttle Mountain Winter Parka
The Helly Hansen Urban Lab Parka is a top performer for casual city wear. It features Helly Tech Professional outer that is extremely weather resistant, and 480-fill down that offers enough warmth for most winter days.