Winters now, both in Moscow and in St. Petersburg, are becoming more and more severe. The quarter-century heat cycle will pass - and everything returns to the norms of the sixties-seventies of the twentieth century. So, it's time to take care of choosing a good winter jacket. Comfortable, practical, warm and durable. Go.

Joint project of Dmitry Puchkov and Stas Ustenko

Let's make a reservation right away - why we chose:

• not for moving "car-entrance"! In this case, exaggeratedly, one sweater is enough;
• and for walking around the city / parks in sufficient frost - from -5 C to the now usual -25 C;
• jacket "number two" should "help" you get to the store in the evening - and not be indoors in the "sauna";
• the jacket should be very comfortable, not restrict movement, not be heavy;
• the jacket should guarantee warmth in a given temperature range with at most one woolen sweater - and, ideally, one shirt;
• the jacket must be wind and waterproof;
• should be well and firmly sewn and, with proper care, last for many years.

Under the criteria described above, we get two groups of things. In terms of warmth, down will be in the first place, and in the second - new synthetic insulation like Primaloft and others. Why are there no sheepskin coats on the list? We were cold in any of them - and in general, today we consider this type of winter clothing outdated. You would also suggest testing men's fur coats.

So, our requirements for a jacket as a tool parka - a utilitarian thing:

• length to mid-thigh (not lower, but not shorter). A longer jacket will make it difficult to move and tire, in the case of a shorter one, the legs on the back of the thigh will start to freeze. Unfortunately, today more and more eminent manufacturers are switching to waist-length jackets (for example, see the range of respectable Acronym or Timberland). Why they are needed in the city - we do not know: in a warm and short jacket it will be hot in the car, on a walk - sorry - that very place will freeze. For snowboarding with warm pants - they are the best, but we choose a comfortable thing for city walks;
• high neck with a tight girth with a zipper - then you can, if you wish, refuse a scarf;
• warm hood - a thin anatomical cap will be enough;
• ideally warm or slightly insulated pockets.

How we chose:

• wore the aforementioned jackets for several days or tried them on in a store / with friends and went out in them for a quarter of an hour in the cold

And here is the rating.

Fluff
Pros:

• very lightweight;
• very warm;
• the jacket on it does not restrict movement.

Minuses:

• ideally, one should not fall under wet snow - after all, the upper fabric with moisture resistance is different for everyone, and the fluff does not tolerate water;
• it also follows from this that such a jacket usually cannot be washed - only dry cleaning is recommended;
• even if the surrounding fabric is membrane you may be very hot after the street in the same store - so, the warmest down jacket in the room will have to be removed and taken in hand.

In general, these are things, first of all, for walking in city parks. Usually, when choosing down things, attention is paid to the quality and fill power of the down - but we will forget this indicator. The fact is that all the aforementioned jackets have more than 600 of it (it makes no sense to take below for sure, since it will no longer be a down jacket, but some kind of air jacket). But the value of 625 versus 800 only on paper turns out to be very different. On the street, a lot of things still play a role, so that a down jacket from one company with 625 fill power can be warmer than 800 fill power from another company.

	1. Canada Goose Expedition Parka (34,000 rubles) - you can wear this jacket over a T-shirt in any frost. At -30 C, you can just stand in it. And how did they do this? There is no doubt that in the next Snow Mantra "spacesuit" you will be able to spend the night at the South Pole. The Canadian Goose holds the mark of the number one "professional" manufacturer of down products in the world. What I liked - unrealistically warm. What I didn't like - there is no tightening from the bottom (only at the waist) - but there is a "tube" where you can insert your elastic. Overhead pockets and with the finest insulation - hands without gloves will be cold. Where to buy
	2. Nobis yatesy (33,000 rubles) - more technological than Canada Goose, membrane, magnetic fasteners; more beautiful - but less warm. Well, let's say, up to -25 C if you just stand. What I liked - everything. What did not like - well, it's hard to find fault with him, honestly. Where can I buy
	3. Marmot dawson parka (22,000 rubles) - a strong and light thing, sewn for centuries. Below -18 C it is better not to use it (miracles do not happen, and Marmot also has warmer things - however, for some reason, shorter). What I liked - a lot of adjustments, the jacket can be adjusted very precisely. What I didn't like - the outer fabric looks cheap, although there is an excellent membrane, etc. Where to buy
	4. Eddie Bauer North Slope All-Purpose Down Parka (in the US from $ 200) is the company's warmest model and the most affordable of our entire down list. -17 C holds. Not as strong as Marmot, but earns every penny invested. What we liked - the price! What didn’t like it - it looks rough. Where can I buy
	5. Moncler Mathias (from 47,000 rubles) - in general, this is a fashion brand, hence the price at our sales - in accordance with American retail, and in the fall - almost twice as much. Nonetheless, Moncler knows how to handle the filling excellently - the down jacket is very, very warm. Up to -20 C is easy. It looks great and has a stylish outer fabric. And, finally, which is completely atypical for fashion - it has the very length we need up to mid-thigh. What I liked - the appearance, warmth. What I didn't like is that the wool inserts can quickly wear out. Where can I buy

Remark - a friend of mine bought a Canada Goose Snow Mantra "spacesuit" and wore it in Moscow winters. But this, of course, is already too much - it is good to ice fishing in such a jacket, but for the city it is extreme.

Synthetics
Pros:

• durability, ease of storage;
• can be erased;
• thanks to the membranes it can "breathe" - when you go to the store, you don't have to take off your jacket.

Minuses

• not as warm as fluff - whatever the manufacturers promise;
• the maximum service life, as much as one would not want to think otherwise, is 7-9 years, after the synthetic insulation loses its properties;
• may be heavier than down.

Synthetic jackets are ideal for every day - in them you can go to the store in the evening and not be afraid there “get wet.” But on a long walk in severe frost they may not be enough. What to look for - moisture and wind resistance, types of insulation and membranes used ...

	1. Arc "teryx Fission SV (26,000 rubles) - jacket "number one". Although the company is strong with its snowboarding and other active pastime, this model may well be considered urban. The most modern insulation Coreloft can even partially compare with down jackets and will not let you freeze at -15-16 C. Made "for centuries". Weighs less than a kilogram. I liked almost everything. What I didn't like - a bit short (81 centimeters on the back), shorter than all the others - although a special lengthening has been made at the back (the butt will be closed - but in front it is clearly not up to the middle of the thigh). Where can I buy
	2. Wellensteyn Siberia (18,000 rubles) - practical and warm. Sewn perfectly. Up to -12 C is our choice, it will never fail. I liked almost everything. What I didn't like - it could have been a few centimeters longer. Where can I buy
	3. Sivera inta (15 900 rubles). Externally - a thin jacket from "Bologna". A little over a kilogram - almost weightless! But it is very warm - down to -12-14 C can be easily put on. What I liked was easy. What I didn't like was the cheap appearance. Where can I buy
	4. Bask Company Azimut V3 (14,900 rubles) - it is better to throw a down vest out of it, since at -15 C it will freeze your hands (and your back will be warm) - but up to -10 C the jacket has no equal. Liked - the jacket is easy to customize for you. What did not like - a down vest, a little short. Where can I buy
	5. Patagonia Men 's Conifer Parka ($ 399, order only through the website, carried in the Russian Federation) - wind and moisture-proof, Primaloft insulation, excellent neck protection. A convenient and inexpensive thing, up to -12 C is quite suitable for you. What we liked - weight, workmanship. What did not like - for this amount - nothing.

down.

Fill Power

Don't be confused by the label " Made in China

Canada goose

Snow mantra Canada goose 675 F.P.

. Laplanger, RedFox, Bask.

Company Laplanger

Bask

Taimyr FP 650

Alaska

Duck Down 90/10 F.P. 650+.

Down jackets you can buy in our online store.

We present the TOP 5 warmest down jackets presented in our online store!

But first, let's decide what a down jacket is? And what criteria should be used to evaluate it?

For some reason, we call down jackets all bulky jackets with insulation, no matter what. So, on the label of a real down jacket it should be written down. This means that there is exactly the down: eider, swan, duck or goose down. Chicken fluff is practically not used in the manufacture of quality things: if chicken and poultry, then certainly not waterfowl. Consequently, its fluff does not have the heat-saving properties so necessary for a person.

It is important to remember that the percentage of down in a really high-quality down jacket should not be lower than 80%, while the remaining 20% \u200b\u200bof the "padding" is feather. Down jackets with a different ratio are less warm.

Another important indicator is the density of the down or its compressibility ( Fill Power) Is a very important quality criterion. If this figure is 550 and above, then the down jacket is good. Try rolling the down jacket into a tube with the sleeves folded inward. The smaller the bundle, the better the quality of the fluff in the product. The faster the item returns to its original position, the higher the Fill Power indicator and the better its quality.

Don't be confused by the label " Made in China»On an expensive down jacket (not less than 7000 rubles) is not a fake if it meets quality standards and is produced in compliance with all technologies, just things made in Asian countries are cheaper.

Pay attention also to the quality of the material: a modern down jacket is made of high quality and lightweight microfibre that does not let down fluff. This fabric is breathable, wear-resistant and can withstand the lowest temperatures. These can be membrane fabrics such as Dry Factor, Pertex® Microlight, Gelanots®, etc.

We will start with the world famous Canadian manufacturer of warm down jackets Canada goose... This is one of the few firms that did not transfer their production to China (Made in Canada), so their jackets are traditionally of high quality, reliable and expensive. Not so long ago, their down jackets were worn mainly by workers at polar stations and by Canadians themselves. But now it is a status thing that businessmen, corporate directors and even V. Putin are wearing. Why did it happen?

Firstly, Canada Goose makes really high quality and warm down jackets. And they have been making them for more than a decade, so the models are well run and thought out. Secondly, it turns out that there are still not many manufacturers in this niche that produce something similar. Therefore, the competition is not great. Canada Goose down jackets are so popular not only because they are so good, but also because there are not many analogues to them.

Snow mantra - this is the warmest down jacket from Canada goose, and probably the warmest in the world! Top quality white duck down filling with density 675 F.P. with 3M ™ reflective stripes for better visibility, loops for attaching gloves and mittens and self-harnessing straps for extreme situations provide the highest protection, safety and warmth.

Until recently, this down jacket was considered the warmest in Russia. . But, because of the sanctions, their supplies to Russia were stopped. And other brands came to replace it. Such as the Laplanger, RedFox, Bask.

Company Laplanger manufactures outerwear for very low temperatures at its production facility in St. Petersburg. The company's products are a synthesis of two directions - urban outerwear and equipment for extreme tourism.

All models were developed by the company and tested in the most difficult and dangerous northern conditions. They are suitable both for the extreme north, Lapland, and for a comfortable winter in the cities of central Russia. The jackets are not inferior in quality to the best imported samples, and at the same time they have an affordable price, since they are produced in our country.

In our online store, there are both elegant women's down jackets and a line of men's down jackets. They are all made from quality natural goose down with increased filling.

A well-known Russian manufacturer company Bask (Basque) is known primarily for their down jackets, although they also produce other outdoor clothing. The range of down clothes is very wide, although it is inferior to Canada Goose. By the way, all clothes are sewn in Russia. Of particular interest are down products from the recently launched Beyond the Arctic Circle series.

Taimyr Is kind of our answer to Expeditions from Canada Goose: the jackets look very similar and are positioned the same. The most versatile and warmest jacket in the series "Above the Arctic Circle". The outer fabric is very dense and durable (250 g / m2), underneath is a membrane that blocks water and wind. Lots of pockets, windproof skirt, Alaska hood with coyote fur trim. The down jacket uses goose down with FP 650... You can find fault with the jacket only for little things: the outer pockets are not very voluminous, the inner fabric in them is not fixed and crawls out when you take your hands out. Not as many possible colors as we would like. The down jacket turned out to be very warm, and quite confidently competes with top models from other manufacturers.

Alaska - a warm but light winter down jacket for a harsh winter. With a temperature regime of -30 ° C, and a wear-resistant, Nylon Supplex upper fabric - it perfectly protects on cold days from moisture, wind and sleet. The down jacket is used goose down 85%, Feather 15%, F.P. 650+, 400 grams.

Men's down coat for use in ultra-low temperatures. Durable, water-repellent coated outer material. Insulation: Duck Down 90/10 F.P. 650+.

The best jackets for men - in Moscow

To feel comfortable in spring unstable weather and in the gloomy autumn off-season will be able to men who decidebuy inexpensive men's parka in Moscow, which is quite real today: the price is affordable, and the quality is high.

Buy a men's parka inexpensively in Moscow you can in specialized stores offering a wide selection of demi-season clothing for representatives of the strong half of humanity. For them - jackets of various colors and styles, among which you can choose parks for the spring-autumn period, presented in a wide range, and warm parks for winter, characterized by high quality and durability.

Benefits of a winter jacket

Over the centuries, our northern country has taught us to respect winter: they prepare thoroughly for its arrival, acquiring warm clothes that provide protection from cold winds and bitter frosts. An excellent protection from winter cold will be men's parka (Canada). The jacket, like an astronaut's spacesuit, reliably protects its owner from all the surprises of winter weather, but does not hinder his movements.

Available in two versions: short and long.

Soft dense fabric made from a mixture of Arctic poly-cotton and polyester does not wrinkle, does not rustle, does not get wet.

The cut provides reliable protection against blowing and hypothermia.

Lightweight insulation helps to maintain a constant comfortable temperature inside the product.

The three-way fastener (zipper, buttons, Velcro), located along the entire length of the anti-wind valve, has reliable fastenings.

The high collar that goes into the hood protects from wind and snow.

Excellent clothes for cold weather are men's winter parka, price which is distinguished by its democratic character and expediency.

Both in spring and autumn - comfortable and beautiful

In the spring-autumn period, men will also not be left without inexpensive and durable clothing. A wide selection of various demi-season products has been prepared for them. Among this variety, in particular demand is men's parka "spring-autumn", buywhich can be found in specialized clothing stores for men. This product has a number of advantages over other similar models:

durable fabric;

comfortable fit;

various colors

high consumer qualities;

rational temperature protection.

Each customer can choose a jacket to their liking, being sure that the product will last more than one season and will reliably protect its owner. It is easy to use, does not restrict movement, looks great on a man with any figure.

The men's parka is popular with men of different ages: it makes any of them elegant and fit.

The parka is one of the main elements in men's winter wardrobe. Although, as a rule, many men prefer an insulated wool coat as an established classic of urban style for cold weather. In turn, the winter parka has trump cards, which allows it to be a versatile jacket in any bad weather. Its durable top layer, padded lining and hood make this jacket the undisputed leader when it comes to shopping for warm, reliable and practical outerwear for the winter.

The most current models for this winter:

Originally, parkas were made from caribou deer fur or seal skins, and came in many styles, one of which was the Arctic frost version, which was made using a blend of satin and cotton fabrics. This version was used to protect the US Army from the cold, and over time has undergone changes in the composition of the materials used. Thus, today the men's parka is made from cashmere blends with the addition of other fabrics (aprés-ski, plush, nylon, high-tech textiles) to better withstand frost and wind.

Today, the options for mens parkas are endless, ranging from lightweight, unlined designs that keep the rain out great while keeping warmth inside, to traditional styles with fleece lining that keep you warm like an oven.

We present you our top 10 best men's parkas for 2016-2017, which you should pay attention to when buying first of all.

Springfield Textile Parka

Made of half cotton, with zip and snap fastening, it has four outer side pockets and a drawstring at the waist. The insulated fleece lining will not let you freeze even at sub-zero temperatures, and the classic design and laconic blue color will allow you to wear it with any classic and casual clothes.

Available in Lamoda store, price 7999 rubles.

Warm jacket-park DIUCON-S Mango Man

The quilted jacket of seasoned black has a detachable fur around the collar, which makes it comfortable to wear not only in winter, but also in spring and autumn. It fastens with a zipper and buttons and has pockets, two of which are welt (on the chest) and two patch pockets. This model will suit men who prefer smart casual style and discreet minimalism in clothes and their shades.

Available in the Lamoda online store, price 13,999 rubles.

D-Struct Men's Parka

Thick textiles and padding polyester lining from which the parka from London brand d-Struct is made will keep you warm on cold winter days, while the straight cut of the jacket will allow you to wear it even over a classic suit.

Available on Lamoda, price 7499 r.

Jack & Jones Park

Stylish red jacket from Danish menswear brand Jack & Jones, made entirely of cotton. The model has an elongated back ("fishtail"), thanks to which your "lower floor" will be reliably protected from wind and cold.

You can buy inexpensively in the Lamoda store, the price is 9499 p.

Stafford parka Billabong khaki army mens parka

Consisting of high-quality polyester and cotton, the men's jacket from Australian sportswear manufacturer Billabong differs from other analogues in the quality of gluing seams, accessories and high-quality materials resistant to moisture. The camouflage print can be combined with almost any casual outfit. But the most successful combination would be: distressed jeans, a blazer, a turtleneck and chelsea boots.

Buy a winter army park for men in the Lamoda online store inexpensively, price 11,690 rubles.

Scotty Park, Mango Man

Ideal for wet winter weather, when sleet and wind prevent you from leaving the house. Spanish brand Mango Man is renowned for producing jackets made from high-quality water-repellent fabrics that can withstand the most unexpected antics of winter weather in urban conditions. The well-worn cut of the smart-casual jacket will perfectly fit into a business men's wardrobe and can be combined with a two-piece suit, a classic shirt and a pair of oxfords.

Available on Wildberries, price $ 9.99

Denim Parka by TopMan

Denim is in fashion in winter 2016-2017, so it will be profitable to invest in a denim parka this season. In addition, this model with faux fur lining will allow you to save a lot and at the same time get a stylish look that is relevant in the current and new cold seasons.

Can be purchased on Lamoda, price 7699 rub.

Park man's winter Mango Man

Another jacket from Mango Man made of wool with polyester lining. An elongated version, more like a coat, but much more functional and warmer. With its understated design and color, this mens jacket can easily balance between sporty, business and casual styles. She looks great with light-colored jeans, a fine knit sweater, and white flat sneakers.

Available on Wildberries, price 6999 r.

Park Tom Tailor

Perhaps one of the best options for a classic men's parka presented by the Nom Tailor brand. A good choice for energetic young people who prefer stylish branded clothing. This demi-season jacket with detachable trim will be a faithful companion in the off-season and will not let you down when creating a trendy urban look for the cold season.

Available on Wildberries, price 9599 rubles, (with a discount -30%).

The N-3B is a replica of a 1950s military jacket, originally made from nylon with a wool lining. Now (including fur) - completely synthetic

Port magazine editor, co-owner of Bar #

“I have been wearing this parka since my early student years and have never changed it for anything. The park is very warm, the optimum temperature is about –27. Recently, however, the model has deteriorated: iron zippers were replaced with plastic ones, and they are short-lived and sometimes break. True, the disadvantage is insignificant: I and all my friends have been wearing it without taking it off for almost twenty years and we don't know anything better than Alpha. Still, this is the very first, original park. "

Arctic Explorer

The Polus model is one of the warmest models of the Russian brand, which was invented by the daughter of polar explorer Artur Chilingarov, weighing 2 kg, with eight pockets and Velcro cuffs

Actor

“This is a truly warm and fashionable parka, also made in Russia. Excellent quality, windproof fabric, inside - Russian goose. You can wear it with anything, she is now especially helping me out on the set of a new project on location in the Moscow region. I bought mine on the website of the brand, it cost about 30,000 rubles. So far I have only one parka, but I am thinking of a second one, only of a different color. My wife also had her eyes on her.

Carhartt

The Dawson model is the brand's most prominent model. Made from 80% down cotton and leather details

Journalist, employee of the Italian Embassy in Russia