awesome coat |
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| This is a gorgeous coat. It is extremely warm and has loads and loads of pockets inside and out for carrying stuff. It has a lovely internal drawstring to tighten. I had read it ran large, but I found it true to size. I always take a large and so be it! The hood is awesome. It is extremely large but it can be adapted down to fit your size of head with pull cords. The fur on it is luxurious, as well as the gorgeous soft fake fur on the inner rim of the hood. The hood is really meant to help you stay protected with extreme winds and it does the trick like nothing else. It is a gorgeously made coat. I do feel, as someone else said, you have had to have had or tried many other down coats and their subsequent features to truly be able to appreciate this coat. If this is your first coat, I am not sure you would appreciate it. It also manages to stay far lighter than a comparable knock off without all of the detail. I think the down is of such quality that they can use less to get the same warmth ratio. It is amazingly warm. I actually sweat in it in upstate ny, with just a work shirt on underneath. If you want unparallel warmth and total function to do stuff this is the coat for you. If your worrying about style v. functionality then I'm not so sure. I do find it has a style of it's own, harking to retro, but others would probably say no. |
| goose downlover at Sierra Trading Post on 01/28/2009 |
awesome |
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| This is a great coat andincredibly warm. It has all these pockets and practicality to it and an awesome telescoping hood for severe winds. You have to know that you need this stuff orwill use it, because ifnot then it might not be worth it to you, but if your looking for warmth and lots of down and an awesome hood with a coat that has tons of pocket storage..then this is the coatfor you. I found it true to size. I take a L usually and it was fine. |
| outdoorsy gal at Sierra Trading Post on 02/07/2009 |
Unbelievable Quality and Protection |
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| My husband ordered this for me after he got his while in Prudhoe Bay He said at 55 below F. and the wind blowing he was warm and well protected in his He explained how all the features work and why the hand warmers are in the kidney area ...So far All I have been able to wear it is in the walk in freezer @ work and @ 30 below F I think I could sleep in it ...It far surpasses my expectations |
| Alaska Chick at Sierra Trading Post on 04/21/2008 |
Wonderfully toasty! |
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| This coat will be perfect for dog sledding, ice fishing, etc. They are selling a similar coat in the Hammeker-Schlemmer catalog for twice the price. I am petite and the sleeves are not too long. I haven't gotten to test it out in below zero weather yet, but I took my husky for a walk in about 10 degree weather the other night and I was very warm. Wonderful coat! |
| Mary Jo the dog sledder at Sierra Trading Post on 11/09/2008 |
True Arctic Parka |
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| Many locals wear this parka here in the Arctic. For me the best feature of this outfit is the design of the hood. With the built-in wire it can block even the strong Arctic wind. The other day I hiked for 2 hours in the minus-30-40ºC weather. The parka kept me so warm that I was actually sweating. |
| Arctic dreamer at Sierra Trading Post on 12/21/2008 |
Alaska Bound and Ready |
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| I tried a couple of cheaper alternatives, which either did not fit right or would not do the job. This is an extra length coat with all the well thought ideas from clips and rings to hand warmth. The extra length will help keep knees and butt warm when sittting by the camp fire. |
| cheftas at Sierra Trading Post on 03/28/2009 |
Can't believe how warm this coat is! |
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| I first wore this coat when the temperature outside hovered around 25 degrees below zero and I was actually hot in it. I will probably only wear it on the very coldest days, but it was well worth the money and it definitely lived up to it's reputation. |
| PJ at Sierra Trading Post on 12/31/2008 |
I'm finally warm! |
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| Sooo comfortable. My only gripe is the silly emblem on the sleeve. It a very well thought out coat, though, plenty of places to put gloves, etc. The fur collar to the hood is easily removable. I'm very pleased with my purchase. |
| Lyn at Sierra Trading Post on 12/19/2008 |
I'll finally REALLY be warm the winter!! |
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| I've been wanting one of these canada goose parkas for some time, I am releived to finally have one. I love the winter, but believe you have to be ready for it to really enjoy it. I love this parka. |
| Shoppingmamma70 at Sierra Trading Post on 06/19/2008 |
Great arctic parka |
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| I live north of the arctic circle and this parka is great. I don't have to wear snow pants every day. It can be very windy here and I don't have to wear a scarf and face mask. |
| Grandma at Sierra Trading Post on 01/22/2009 |
