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209 reviews from r/BuyItForLife, r/askvan, r/PatagoniaClothing and 52 more subreddits
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#1
Patagonia
4.5
(50)
"Great quality kit and they will repair any damage / broken zips."
"I’ve got Patagonia jackets that are over 30 years old and in perfect shape."
"Patagonia sells used clothing directly through their website for an absolute steal."
"They are workhorses and pack/travel well."
"Patagonia Torrentshell"
"Great wind and water protection."
"Check out Patagonia. If something breaks on it you can send it back to them and they patch it up / fix it."
"I swear by the Patagonia Jackson Glacier."
"Patagonia stuff is good for more athletic builds. It's expensive, but their things last a long time."
"Durable and last a lifetime."
#2
Arc'teryx
4.2
(17)
"Would look at a rush or sabre from arc."
"Arc’teryx and Norrona 100%. They are my go to."
"Other extremely good brands are Arc'teryx, RAB and The North Face."
"I’ve got a lovely Arcteryx I got in the sale 4 years back and it is still amazing."
"Arc’teryx Beta is athletic cut and would fit well. I’ve had one for about 6 years and it’s excellent."
"Super lightweight and breathable."
"Check out the UK outlet store. Good savings available."
"Atom LT is the best for similar condition in the uk."
"Personally I'd go with just a shell, something like the Beta from Arcteryx."
"Arc'teryx, Norrona, Stio all make quality stuff that isn't fugly."
#3
North Face
4.6
(8)
"My North Face parka has already lasted me almost 10 years."
"North Face. Their Summit Series is great."
"Been loyal to north face parkas for almost a decade now."
"I’ve got a killer north face parka."
"Have tons of shells and quilted jackets."
"Arcteryx, Eddie Bauer, Columbia, North Face, Helly Hansen, Fjallraven."
"Northface, Hollister, Cananda Goose, try Black Friday sale prices."
"Probably a north face one."
#4
Helly Hansen
4.3
(7)
"It’s awesome!"
"I wear mine for 10+ hrs a day and I'm still dry."
"Helly Hansen makes some pretty stylish yet technically appropriate stuff."
"Classic yellow and one size bigger for layering."
"I got a rain jacket from Helly Hansen on sale in the off season for $40."
"Get a HH one for a couple hundred tops."
"They have many more options on their website than the stores tho."
#5
Eddie Bauer
4.0
(7)
"I have this and I am warm during long walks in Michigan winter."
"I bought a $700 (Canadian) jacket from Eddie Bauer for $260."
"Eddie Bauer - go to the store, look for down and wind-blocking."
"Eddie Bauer has nice jackets and they're always on sale this time of year."
"Has good ventilation too."
"There arm warm, durable parkas on Eddie Bauer."
"For milling around town or the campground you can get plenty of similar jackets for under $100."
#6
Rab
4.5
(6)
"Rab Valiance, waterproof and down insulated"
"Rab Borealis is my favorite if you get a good fit."
"Great lightweight and super breathable, good up to 25ish mph winds."
"Down and waterproof and is it amazing value at £330."
"Rab Neutrino Pro is a good choice."
"Rab Borealis is good - cheap, high quality, breathable."
#7
Canada Goose
4.4
(5)
"Got a Canada goose from DHGATE. It’s actually soooo warm and high quality."
"Waterproof/really warm"
"I’ve had my Canada Goose Parka for 12 years and it looks like the day I bought it."
"The two brands I associate with 'fluffy' jackets."
"Just bought a Canada goose parka on eBay and it feels really substantial."
#8
The North Face
4.8
(4)
"It’s super light, breathable and wind proof."
"I also recommend a brand with an easy to use lifetime warranty like The North Face and Arcteryx."
"Other extremely good brands are Arc'teryx, RAB and The North Face."
"I have a wonderful North Face parka."
#9
Marmot
4.5
(4)
"Most anything by Marmot is great."
"I like my Marmot Precip. I wear a medium, fits great."
"Arc teryx for sure, the Patagonia. Also, look at marmot precip."
"I had two Marmot Gore-Tex jackets that were fantastic."
#10
Columbia
4.3
(4)
"This coat is very warm and versatile, allowing for extended outdoor use even in cold weather."
"I have a Columbia I grabbed off of the clearance rack."
"At $150 it won’t be “for life”. But a Columbia jacket will last you a long while."
"Try colombia jackets a little on expensive side but great quality."
#11
Uniqlo
4.3
(4)
"Try uniqlo, you won't be disappointed"
"I highly recommend Uniqlo! They have a great selection of practical but stylish coats and jackets."
"Check out Uniqlo."
"For milling around town or the campground you can get plenty of similar jackets for under $100."
#12
Fjällräven
5.0
(3)
"The only brand I trust for rain jackets is Fjällräven."
"Buy once cry once."
"Check out Fjall Raven."
#13
Montbell
5.0
(3)
"Problem is it’s bloody expensive at $599."
"Montbell Japan size M tops always fits me PERFECTLY."
"Montbell. Buy from Japan since the Yen is weak and your dollar goes far."
#14
Carhartt
5.0
(3)
"Carhartt yukon jacket if your in the wind alot."
"Carhartt. They have different levels of insulation so whatever works in your area."
"Carhartt, they’re warm and they’ll last you a lifetime."
#15
San Poncho
4.7
(3)
"Local company make’s awesome rain gear."
"Makes an excellent product."
"Based on vancouver island."
#16
686
4.7
(3)
"Smarty 3-in-1 Form jacket from 686 is great."
"I'm looking to buy the 686 Smarty 3-in-1, which has a removal inner layer."
"Good ventilation and pockets for days."
#17
Rains
4.3
(3)
"I like the brand “rains”. I have two large dogs I walk daily and it’s kept me dry for the last few years."
"I have a friend who has a jacket from the brand Rains, I think it was under $200 and they’re pretty happy with it."
"I like the anorak ones because it has the most coverage."
#18
Filson
4.0
(3)
"Filson wool coat."
"Wait for the spring sales and hit up Filson."
"I have a filson and it works fine for me."
#19
Aritzia
5.0
(2)
"Aritzia has great options for puffer jacket."
"I got one from Aritzia a few years ago and it is the besssttt jacket ever."
#20
Weatherwool
5.0
(2)
"I have both Filson and Weatherwool coats, Weatherwool is by far my favorite."
"Even better than filson; And more expensive."
#21
Mountain
5.0
(2)
"The classic Mountain Jacket won’t fail you either."
"I vote mountain jacket. Waterproof and with pit zips."
#22
L.L. Bean
5.0
(2)
"L.L. Bean had the only puffer jackets that came in XXS petite."
"I also recommend LL Bean!"
#23
SLC
5.0
(2)
"I use a SLC."
"I love the SLC with a hoodie underneath as long as it’s below 65."
#24
Plasma
5.0
(2)
"Plasma 1000 parka is really nice."
"Ive used the Plasma 1000 parka around camp on both the CDT and the PCT."
#25
Endura
4.5
(2)
"It is a fantastic jacket."
"This jacket helped me with its huge vents keeping my front warm and letting some air in."
#26
Mountain Hardwear
4.5
(2)
"My personal preference in brands for that is Mountain Hardwear - they are just amazing."
"I have a mountain hardwear jacket I use like this."
#27
Fjallraven
4.5
(2)
"Fjallraven does good on durability and repairability."
#28
Janji
4.5
(2)
"I love the Janji rain runner. I got one on sale and it's pretty perfect."
"It's expensive but I like my janji rain runner a lot!"
#29
Ralle
4.5
(2)
"Honestly I'd suggest the Ralle jacket. More insulation than the Beta insulated."
"The advantage of the Ralle is its length."
#30
Mountain Hardware
4.5
(2)
"Mountain Hardware all the way."
"Jackets are commodities and if you're trying to be economical, shop for the membrane and not the brand."
#31
Himali
4.5
(2)
"I highly recommend it."
"I just bought a jacket from Himali, a small company out of Boulder."
#32
Rogue Territory
4.0
(2)
"I have both Rogue Territory Supply jacket and the Barbour commander Beacon jacket."
"The lined Rogue Territory Supply Jacket"
#33
Pawsomefinds.shop
4.0
(2)
"Got affordable winter jacket for dogs. You can try."
"Got affordable winter jacket for dogs. You can try."
#34
Moose Knuckles
4.0
(2)
"My teen has a moose knuckles jacket that he got as a gift and I have to say it is very well made."
"You’ll probably find out in this sub that even the mods will suggest you to try Moose Knuckles first."
#35
Fjern
4.0
(2)
"The Fjern is crazy good for the money (£69.99 on SportPursuit at the moment)"
"Fjern Husly is the normal recommendation for a budget option."
#36
Klim
4.0
(2)
"Klim Marrakesh. Flows air like mesh."
"Its expensive, but i got the Klim Marrakesh jacket."
#37
Chore Coat
4.0
(2)
"Chore coat, Detroit jacket, or... the J131 (or J25) over the hoodie."
"I would recommend the Chore Coat."
#38
Decathlon
4.0
(2)
"Goes on sale for around 55-60$"
"The cheapest new down jacket is $70 and it comes with a hood."
#39
Schott
4.0
(2)
"Check out Schott or Vans"
"Schott has some options."
#40
Hurtta
4.0
(2)
"I second those saying to check out Hurtta and Ruffwear. Another brand to look at is RC Pets."
"[Hurtta] coats tend to have several points of adjustment."
#41
Brooks
4.0
(2)
"Brooks Fusion Hybrid is good, as is the Brooks Canopy."
"Brooks fusion hybrid"
#42
Outdoor Research
4.0
(2)
"I like the jacket for sure"
"Some of the largest pit vents I've seen on a jacket."
#43
Florence
5.0
(1)
"Really warm, weighs about 3 oz, packs up into a pillow."
#44
Etxeondo
5.0
(1)
"The best cycling stuff I’ve ever bought."
#45
Burton
5.0
(1)
"You won’t be disappointed."
#46
Duluth Trading Company
4.0
(1)
"Duluth Trading Company has some stuff near that price point."
#47
Goretex
4.0
(1)
"I can recommend investing in a goretex jacket from a brand that is known for honoring its warranty program."
#48
Military Surplus
4.0
(1)
"Look on eBay for vintage wool coats."
#49
LL Bean, Patagonia, Canada Goose
4.0
(1)
"Regularly get LL Bean, Patagonia, Canada Goose, and other high quality jackets in."
#50
BIFL
4.0
(1)
"Check eBay for lightly used jackets from the popular BIFL brands."
#51
Aeroloft
4.0
(1)
"Maybe the aeroloft jacket?"
#52
K-Way
4.0
(1)
"K-Way is honestly great value for money."
#53
Reigning Champ
4.0
(1)
"It is easy to layer, water resistant, breathable."
#54
Kailas
4.0
(1)
"I would recommend Kailas down jackets."
#55
Dickies
4.0
(1)
"If they’re pretty mild i’d suggest the dickies eisenhower."
#56
Lands End
4.0
(1)
"Lands End has some codes for a deal on the Expedition Parka getting close to your price with a code."
#57
Kingsley Heath
4.0
(1)
"This kingsley heath actually looks really quite good."
#58
Alpha Industries
4.0
(1)
"Alpha Industries N-3B Parka (mine is slim fit version)."
#59
Cumulus
4.0
(1)
"I'd go with either the Cumulus Neolite Endurance."
#60
RST
4.0
(1)
"The RST Paragon 6 has done me solid and was comparatively cheap."
#61
Volcom
4.0
(1)
"My volcom jacket is comfy and effective and a couple strangers have randomly complimented me on it."
#62
Gorewear
4.0
(1)
"I have the C3 and C5, but C5 is better."
#64
Stone Glacier
4.0
(1)
"Hear their quality is really good."
#65
Varusteleka
3.0
(1)
"I think varusteleka has a German army parka for 100 bucks."
#66
Army Surplus
3.0
(1)
"You can buy an army surplus parka for around that price."
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