Best jacket on Reddit

178 reviews from r/askvan, r/Skigear, r/PatagoniaClothing and 48 more subreddits

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Patagonia

4.5

(45)

"Patagonia stuff is good for more athletic builds. It's expensive, but their things last a long time."

"I really love my Patagonia lost arrow nano air."

"I absolutely love my Patagonia Nano Air."

"Durable and last a lifetime."

"I'm still wearing it so it was an excellent investment and is truly waterproof."

"I found the Patagonia was less krinkly or stiff."

"Get a Patagonia on Marketplace!"

"I'm a Granite Crest fanboï, that's what I'd tell you to get!"

"Wait for sale and get two - granite crest and nano puff."

Arc'teryx

4.1

(13)

"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."

"A lightweight insulated jacket (Patagonia Nano Puff, Arc’teryx Atom) for colder weather"

"For slightly less expensive Arc'teryx (but still expensive) checkout the outlet portion of their website."

"I have the arcteryx. It's buy once cry once."

"REI has an Arc'teryx Solano Hoody on sale right now."

"The Electron Pro is very warm, I wear it as my static jacket while hiking in temps below 0F."

"Went on sale at REI for 149, but only in 2 colors."

"I would say it’s good for about down to the mid 30s."

Helly Hansen

4.3

(7)

"It’s awesome!"

"I wear mine for 10+ hrs a day and I'm still dry."

"Helly hansen infinity. Looking at picking one up rn."

"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."

North Face

4.3

(6)

"Been loyal to north face parkas for almost a decade now."

"I’ve got a killer north face parka."

"Or something like the North Face Alta Vista."

"I’ve gotten very cold during overnight portions of races and once used an old thermoball north face jacket."

"Northface, Hollister, Cananda Goose, try Black Friday sale prices."

"Probably a north face one."

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."

Uniqlo

4.0

(4)

"If u want something super versatile check out the Uniqlo Ultra Light Down jacket."

"Preferably something like Uniqlo Pocketable UV Protection Parka if you're looking for budget options."

"Check out Uniqlo."

"For milling around town or the campground you can get plenty of similar jackets for under $100."

Fjällräven

5.0

(3)

"The only brand I trust for rain jackets is Fjällräven."

"Buy once cry once."

"Check out Fjall Raven."

The North Face

5.0

(3)

"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."

Eddie Bauer

3.8

(4)

"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."

"For milling around town or the campground you can get plenty of similar jackets for under $100."

#10

San Poncho

4.7

(3)

"Local company make’s awesome rain gear."

"Makes an excellent product."

"Based on vancouver island."

#11

Rab

4.7

(3)

"Rab Borealis is my favorite if you get a good fit."

"Great lightweight and super breathable, good up to 25ish mph winds."

"Rab Borealis is good - cheap, high quality, breathable."

#12

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."

#13

Carhartt

5.0

(2)

"Carhartt. They have different levels of insulation so whatever works in your area."

"Carhartt, they’re warm and they’ll last you a lifetime."

#14

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."

#15

SLC

5.0

(2)

"I use a SLC."

"I love the SLC with a hoodie underneath as long as it’s below 65."

#16

L.L. Bean

5.0

(2)

"L.L. Bean had the only puffer jackets that came in XXS petite."

"I also recommend LL Bean!"

#17

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."

#18

Weatherwool

5.0

(2)

"I have both Filson and Weatherwool coats, Weatherwool is by far my favorite."

"Even better than filson; And more expensive."

#19

686

5.0

(2)

"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."

#20

Montbell

5.0

(2)

"Montbell Japan size M tops always fits me PERFECTLY."

"Montbell. Buy from Japan since the Yen is weak and your dollar goes far."

#21

Mountain

5.0

(2)

"The classic Mountain Jacket won’t fail you either."

"I vote mountain jacket. Waterproof and with pit zips."

#22

Columbia

5.0

(2)

"I have an 'interchange' style jacket from Columbia that I bought several years ago and has held up really well."

"I highly recommend the Omni heat jackets by Columbia."

#23

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."

#24

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."

#25

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!"

#26

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."

#27

Chore Coat

4.0

(2)

"Chore coat, Detroit jacket, or... the J131 (or J25) over the hoodie."

"I would recommend the Chore Coat."

#28

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."

#29

Klim

4.0

(2)

"Klim Marrakesh. Flows air like mesh."

"Its expensive, but i got the Klim Marrakesh jacket."

#30

Pawsomefinds.shop

4.0

(2)

"Got affordable winter jacket for dogs. You can try."

#31

Schott

4.0

(2)

"Check out Schott or Vans"

"Schott has some options."

#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

Rugged West

4.0

(2)

"Rugged West in UK / EU. Vanson in US."

"Rugged west is pretty new in this space.. she started her brand because she wanted better women’s leather jackets."

#34

Dogcoat.com

5.0

(1)

"Completely adjustable and I’ve been using them for over 29 years. Well made and durable: https://www.dogcoat.com."

#35

Feathered Friends

5.0

(1)

"Take a look at feathered friends line up."

#36

Alpine

5.0

(1)

"I have the alpine light down jacket and it is great!"

#37

FXR

5.0

(1)

"I’d recommend going into a snow sports store and talking to them about exactly what you plan on doing in said gear."

#38

Defense Mechanisms

5.0

(1)

"The defense mechanisms helion hooded jacket is my everyday winter jacket."

#39

Canada Pooch

5.0

(1)

"In the winter we have a coat from Canada Pooch. It’s great! Highly recommend them."

#40

Norrona

5.0

(1)

"Not cheaper, but can’t say enough good things about Norrona."

#41

Zepooch

4.0

(1)

"For hard to fit do I find custom can be a great way to go for more full coverage there is zepooch they sell warm weather poof snow suits and are in canada."

#42

Chilly Dogs

4.0

(1)

"I love chilly dogs."

#43

Greenhawk

4.0

(1)

"Look into Greenhawk."

#44

Burton

4.0

(1)

"Burton. 686."

#45

Vans

4.0

(1)

"Check out Schott or Vans"

#46

Dynafit

4.0

(1)

"Lots of people sleep on Mountain Hardware and weirdo brands like Dynafit."

#47

Land's End

4.0

(1)

"Land’s End is great."

#48

Quiksilver

4.0

(1)

"Quiksilver Mission."

#49

Schott NYC

4.0

(1)

"Schott NYC has a beautiful A-1 style women’s bomber."

#50

Beta

4.0

(1)

"Beta down would work if they are looking for a Canada Douche alternative."

#51

Dainese

4.0

(1)

"This Dainese jacket is a pretty good mid-layer."

#52

Decathlon

4.0

(1)

"Decathlon has padded jackets for 3k and down jackets for 4.5-5k."

#53

Stio

4.0

(1)

"Look into good sales this week on Stio Environ shell."

#54

LL Bean

4.0

(1)

"Look into good sales this week on LL Bean gore tex pro patroller shell."

#55

Gore-Tex

4.0

(1)

"I picked up the insulated storm shift, which is a new jacket for this season. Gore-Tex and lightly insulated."

#56

Komine

4.0

(1)

"Pero kung gusto mo pa rin mag jacket kahit mainit: Komine SK 693/625/823, Ixon Arma A, Richa Force D30"

#57

Mountain Equipment

4.0

(1)

"Maybe also consider Mountain Equipment soft shell jackets."

#58

Simond

4.0

(1)

"Have a look at the Simond softshell at Decathlon."

#59

Mammut

4.0

(1)

"Look into good sales this week on Mammut Stoney HS."

#60

Outdoor Vitals

4.0

(1)

"Outdoor Vitals Tushar Rain Jacket."

#61

350N

4.0

(1)

"Lots of people here recommend the AP Light."

#62

Orvis

4.0

(1)

"The Orvis Quilted Wax jacket it excellent."

#63

Canadian Tire

4.0

(1)

"I have a puffy jacket that I got from Canadian Tire. It was about $40 on sale."

#64

Chelsea

4.0

(1)

"Chelsea parka is nice and good warmth ratings."

#65

Mystique

4.0

(1)

"There is also the mystique if you live somewhere really cold."

#66

All Saints

4.0

(1)

"Great quality. They have many “cropped” styles that hit well for me lengthwise."

#67

Outdoor Research

4.0

(1)

"For under $150, I'd go with an Outdoor Research Jacket."

#68

Cotopaxi

4.0

(1)

"Cotopaxi Fuego down at Sierra."

#69

OnHerDeen

4.0

(1)

"I recently bought a coat from OnHerDeen clothing. It's fleece lined and very warm."

#70

SPES

4.0

(1)

"The pads inside the plus are placed a lil better."

#71

Atom

3.0

(1)

"Atom would be perfect for around town etc in those temps."

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