Cold weather coat/parka recommendation...

[seabast]

I went thru two of the Bass Pro extreme element Gore-Tex jack and I have always been please with it. Keep you dry as long as you shut the pockets and the zipper and warm if you dress properly underneath. I usually don't use the inner vest unless I'm planning on seating. The first one lasted 8 years of dogging in swamp, blow down and more so it's not bad.

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[skuba steve]

This year I bought some new cold weather gear, I felt it was time to invest in some quality gear to keep me comfortable and in the field. I went with the advice from a buddy of mine and invested in the under armour thermal cold gear. I believe they have what I would call a mid grade, and a higher grade, the price and thickness / insulation reflects that. I went with the higher grade pants and jacket. The retail was approximately 300 bucks each piece but I bought at 20% off. I cannot say anything about the longevity yet, but I was very pleased with how warm I was. I've been out a few times in the -20 weather and had no desire to go back home. I'm a believer in you get what you pay for ( to an extent ) and I have since purchased more under armour hunting gear. I picked up the "mid grade" pants at dicks in the states on sale for about 100 bucks a couple weeks ago.

[Buzz Killington]

I like the UA baselayer 4.0
Then layer up over top of it. Stuff is WARM

[trky chsr]

A number of years ago I bought an outfit from Day One Camoflage, coat and bibs. They are excellent products, light, warm and waterproof/breathable. I rarely wear the bibs as frankly they are just too darn warm to walk to the stand in. Underneath I wear polypropylene undergarments and my second favorite article a Woolrich shirt that isn't made anymore. I honestly would pay $100 for another shirt like it, it's that good. I've tried Dryplus articles and found that as long as you stand still they will weather a monsoon but as soon as you start walking you will have wet knees and shoulders. TC

[MikePal]

I've always found layering with poly / merino wool, plus polar fleece, then outer was the best way to keep warm, without sweating and getting a chill once you stop moving.

Anybody that has taken any kind of winter training was taught to layer. I spend my money on the base layers. I purchased a set of long underwear that the profession skiers wear. Keep you very warm and wicks off the moisture. All you need then in an outer garment like a a nylon jacket to break the wind/elements. Wearing polar fleece sweats or wool sweaters etc between the outer and base layer are for comfort.

[Mdiddi]

I'm surprised that the Canada Goose line of products, doesn't make a camo set, I think it be a good seller...

Most couldn't afford it but sporting life did have an exclusive camo jacket. I bought one of the regular ones a while back for ice fishing and tried it once. Too hot and too much to put in a bag. Thankfully I already had that in mind and had a buyer so I just ate tax.

I wear a bunch of quality layers. My bib pants and jacket are cheaper but not the understuff. Most days I keep the jacket in the bag and just wear under Armour hood. I am a big sweaty guy though with meat on the bones and run as hot as a wood stove standing still.

[Mdiddi]

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[toddc]

Nice stuff but you're not kidding. It is expensive!

i bought one for my wife,, 1000.00 however its unbelievably warm.. i think ill stick to hotshots placed in all the right places lol

[muskokaguy]

Probably because no one would be able to afford it. Their non-camo stuff is outrageous (in my opinion) if they made it in camo it would be twice as expensive.

Worth EVERY penny. I've NEVER been cold in my Canada Goose parka.

[muskokaguy]

BTW, there's an old expression "The poor pay twice".

Think of it this way, you buy a Canada Goose jacket for $700. It lasts you 10 years (or more if you take good care of it), that's only $70 a year to STAY WARM.
I just bought a pair of Baffin "snow monster" -75 boots. They cost me (including tax) $200. My buddy couldn't believe I was spending that much.
I'm only going to wear them for ice fishing. They should last me close to 10 years. That's only $20 a year for warmth and quality.

In the long run, it's smart shopping.