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Pros
- Ideal for damp climates
- Inner hood is quilted for added warmth
Cons
- Limited colors available
If you need something to shield you from the wind and cold on your way to wherever chilly place you’re going, Patagonia has you covered. The brand’s sleek, waterproof parka looks and feels refined, but its bonded construction and insulated liner, made from recycled ocean plastics, ensure you’ll stay warm and dry in winter weather. The cut is a bit longer, hitting just above the thigh for more protection.
| colors | coriander brown, smolder blue |
|---|---|
| sizes | s-2xl |
| materials | 100% recycled polyester ripstop, llining oceancycle (100% recycled polyester taffeta) |
| insulated | yes |
Best Insulated Coat
Columbia Men’s Landroamer Puffer Insulated Jacket
Pros
- Hood is removable
- Deep chest pockets for devices
Cons
- Only comes in one color
Columbia is a well-known purveyor of top-notch cold-weather gear, and this Landroamer Puffer is proof. The foil-like lining and polyester filling help retain body heat for extra warmth but are still breathable so you don’t overheat. The nylon shell is handy on damp days or if you’re wearing this coat on the slopes.
| colors | dark stone |
|---|---|
| sizes | s-xxl |
| materials | 100% nylon shell, %100 polyester lining, synthetic filling |
| insulated | yes |
Best Affordable Puffer
Amazon Essentials Heavyweight Hooded Puffer Coat
Hefty, sturdy, and available in a range of colors, this puffer from Amazon Essentials really lives up to its name: heavyweight. At under 100 bucks, it’s truly a steal considering that it’s water-resistant, fleece-lined, and machine-washable.
| colors | 18 |
|---|---|
| sizes | xs-xxl |
| materials | 100% polyester |
| insulated | yes |
Most Affordable Designer Coat
Tommy Hilfiger Hooded Puffer Jacket
The reviews for this Tommy Hilfiger coat are as good as it gets. From the durable nylon exterior to the fleece-lined stand collar, it’s getting all the gold stars. It’s packed with a warm down filling and features a drawstring hood to keep the cold out. Plus, it comes in so many colors (48 to be exact), which at this price point, grab multiple to switch up your winter outerwear wardrobe.
| colors | 18 |
|---|---|
| sizes | xs-5x |
| materials | 100% nylon |
| insulated | yes |
Best Winter Coat for the City
Canada Goose Langford Parka Black Label
Pros
- Has three interior pockets
- Piping around the perimeter prevents excessive wear
- Available in four colors
Cons
- Pricey
Before Canada Goose became the brand of choice for style-conscious urban dwellers, you could find it on arctic explorers and film crews working in seriously unpleasant conditions. There’s a reason for that: The company’s down-filled coats are both tough and insulating. And even if you’re not venturing into the unknown, the 625-fill power down on this Langford parka is enough to keep you warm all winter. The coat also features an adjustable tunnel hood with interchangeable trimmings (sold separately), ribbed knit cuffs, and fleece-lined pockets for extra warmth.
| colors | black, volcano, coastal grey, north star white |
|---|---|
| sizes | xs-3xl |
| materials | 83% polyester lining, 17% cotton lining, 80% down, 20% feathers |
| insulated | yes |
Best Wind-Proof Parka
L.L. Bean Baxter State Parka
Pros
- Lightweight
- Available in regular and tall sizes
Cons
- Some customers says the faux fur isn’t plush
Based in Maine, L.L.Bean knows a thing or two about harsh winters, making sure that its coats (and its entire stock, for that matter) can stand up to frost-laden mountaintops. The Baxter State Parka keeps with the brand’s high standards of warmth in the coldest of temps. The nylon shell is water-repellent. Inside, there’s a 650-fill water-repellent down, four useful pockets on the outside, and three interior pockets. The faux fur trim on the insulated hood is removable and the coat as a whole can be tossed in the washing machine if you happen to find yourself in a muddy situation.
| colors | carbon navy, iron, kelp green, midnight black |
|---|---|
| sizes | s-3xl |
| materials | 100% nylon shell, down fill, polyester lining |
| insulated | yes |
Best Reversible Winter Coat
Nobis Oliver Reversible Puffer Jacket
Breathable, windproof, and water-resistant, this premium three-ply micro-denier exterior and duck-down fill is built to combat the worst kinds of weather. It’s also machine washable, in case you encounter stains and don’t have time to go to the dry cleaner. But if you’re in a pinch, the jacket is also completely reversible, transforming into a classic-looking quilted puffer on the other side.
| colors | vermillion, black, marine, chalk/atomic, white floral |
|---|---|
| sizes | xs-3xl |
| materials | 3-ply micro denier fabric and 100% recycled nylon |
| insulated | yes |
Ultra Warm Hybrid Down Coat
Uniqlo Ultra Warm Hybrid Down Coat
Pros
- Helps keep body heat from escaping
- Water-repellent outer shell
Cons
- Can only be hand washed
The Japanese mega-retailer has upped the warmth factor on this coat to make it the most winter-ready, with a faux fur hood and inner layer. As with all things Uniqlo, it packs in a lot of minimalist style for a pretty minimal price, too. But the lower price doesn’t mean fewer features. Along with a down fill and padding, the lining is made of an aluminum print that helps retain your body heat as you wear it to keep the cold out sans the sweat that can happen when you overheat. The shell is water-repellent in case you get caught in a rain shower, and it has a looser fit overall if you want to layer up.
| colors | black, natural, olive, navy |
|---|---|
| sizes | xxs-3xl |
| materials | shell: 84% polyester, 16% cotton
inner chamber filling: 52% down outer chamber filling: 48% polyester |
| insulated | yes |
best on-the-go winter coat
Lululemon Wunder Puff Jacket
Isn’t it the worst when your winter coat is so bulky and puffy, you feel like you can hardly move? Lululemon solves that problem with a puffer built to be on the go with you. This hip-length, water-repellent style is lightweight yet warm, with a relaxed fit that you can layer your thickest sweater under. Read all about how much we love this jacket here.
| colors | black, nomad, blue |
|---|---|
| sizes | xs-xxl |
| materials | shell: 100% polyester filling: 80% grey goose down, 20% grey goose feathers |
| insulated | yes |
best cool-guy winter coat
Alpha Industries B-3 Sherpa Leather Bomber Jacket
When it comes to bombers, you better believe that Alpha Industries, an OG maker of the style, will always deliver on durability. The sherpa-lined leather is a departure from the many nylon options on this list and even though that means a higher price tag, the features make up for it. Two straps on the collar adjust to keep cold breezes out and buckle straps at the waist make for a more snug fit to keep any cold from creeping in.
| colors | black, deep brown |
|---|---|
| sizes | xs-3xl |
| materials | shell: faux leather
lining: sherpa wool fleece |
| insulated | no |
best durable winter coat
Carhartt Duck Insulated Flannel-Lined Jacket
Pros
- Convenient front zip
- Casual look
Cons
- Not the warmest option
This one is for all the guys out there who either want a really sick fit pic, a really protective and durable jacket, or both. Carhartt brings its workwear into winter, baby. Much like the brand’s other outwear pieces this one is water-repellent and wind-resistant, and the entire coat, hood included, is lined in quilted flannel for extra warmth.
| colors | 7 |
|---|---|
| sizes | s-5xl |
| materials | 100% cotton |
| insulated | yes |
best casual winter coat
L.L. Bean Mountain Classic Down Parka
Pros
- Great for city and hiking
- Lightweight and perfect for layering
Cons
- Buyers report not the best zipper quality
Another great option from L.L. Bean is this classic puffer parka. It’s the kind of coat you buy once and wear forever. The slightly-fitted style falls at the thigh and is roomy enough for a thick sweater or hoodie underneath. The 650-fill down on the inside is lightweight, but extra warm and has been treated so that it doesn’t absorb moisture and clump together if it gets wet.
| colors | dark barley, nautical navy, black, alloy gray |
|---|---|
| sizes | s-3xl |
| materials | shell and lining: 100% recycled polyester. |
| insulated | yes |
Best Fur-Trimmed Winter Coat
Woolrich Arctic Anorak
With almost two centuries in the biz, Woolrich is as classic as it gets. The brand’s sleek Arctic anorak—with its hand-warmer pockets, detachable fur trim, duck-down filling, and rib-knit storm cuffs—will keep you warm and dry for many, many years to come.
| colors | 8 |
|---|---|
| sIzes | s-2xl |
| materials | shell: 60% cotton, 40% polyamide
padding: 80% grey duck down, 20% feather |
| insulated | yes |
Best Textured Winter Jacket
Ralph Lauren The Gorham Hybrid Down Jacket
Pros
- Certified to the Responsible Down Standard (RDS)
- Machine-washable
Cons
- Not water-repellent
RL’s contribution to your winter style game comes in the form of this cozy coat that combines fleece and nylon on top of a 650-fill-power-down filling. The storm guard-equipped hood zips away from the padded mock neck, and a drawstring hem cinches at the waist for a less breezy fit.
| colors | polo black, company Olive |
|---|---|
| sizes | xs-2xl |
| materials | shell: 70% polyester, 30% acrylic
woven trim and hood: 100% polyester lining: 100% nylon filling: 75% duck down, 25% duck feathers |
| insulated | yes |
Best Long Puffer Coat
adidas Big Baffle Down Coat
Pros
- Longer silhouette provides more shielding from the cold
Cons
- Only comes in one color
When you need extended protection from the elements, this longline Adidas puffer has you covered, literally. The hem hits right above the knee so the recycled polyester shell and feather fill will keep more of you warmer. And speaking of the shell, it’s water-repellent to keep you dry on damp days. The detachable hood connects to the high-collar when you need the bonus coverage.
| colors | wonder beige |
|---|---|
| sizes | xs-3xl |
| materials | shell: 100% polyester
filling: 70% duck down, 30% feathers |
| insulated | yes |
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