jeepmedic46
Expedition Leader
Looking for suggestions on where to get a winter parka with a fur lined hood in Mass.
Winter Parka
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bucketosudz
Explorer
Can't help you out in Mass. but if you decide to order, check out Empire Canvas Works:
http://www.empirecanvasworks.com/permafrostparka.htm
Kevin Kinney does top-notch work for many Winter Trekkers. I have several pieces of his gear, including the parka, and service is Splendid too!
http://www.empirecanvasworks.com/permafrostparka.htm
Kevin Kinney does top-notch work for many Winter Trekkers. I have several pieces of his gear, including the parka, and service is Splendid too!
digitaldelay
Explorer
Canada Goose
I've been very happy with my Canada Goose Expedition Parka, although it's a bit overkill for urban use. I actually wanted the Ontario Parka (removeable hood, slimmer profile) but the Expedition was in my size and on sale. Perfect impulse buy scenario for me.
www.canada-goose.com
Lots of retailers closer to Boston.
Jason
I've been very happy with my Canada Goose Expedition Parka, although it's a bit overkill for urban use. I actually wanted the Ontario Parka (removeable hood, slimmer profile) but the Expedition was in my size and on sale. Perfect impulse buy scenario for me.
www.canada-goose.com
Lots of retailers closer to Boston.
Jason
ssssnake529
Explorer
Fur lined hood seems kind of superfluous. Mountain climbers spend lots of time in the most inhospitable conditions on earth. I've never seen a modern mountain parka with a fur lined hood.
digitaldelay
Explorer
I'm not sure why you don't see more fur-trimmed hoods on mountain gear. Maybe they just aren't appropriate for really high-output activities. In general, I wouldn't use the Expedition Parka for anything deemed to be high-output anyways. However, for standing around in 40 below, wind howling, the Expedition Parka with a real fur-trimmed tunnel hood can't be beat, IMO. That style of hood, by the way, creates a pocket of warm air around your face, just be careful crossing the street because peripheral vision is zero!
Jason
Thats largely because they dont play well with headlamps. On larger peaks its almost a nessesity to start a summit push before daybreak.
I will say that I am anti fur for fashion purposes, so unless you spending time in the artic circle you will likely be just fine without, or stick with synthetics.
+1, Im a climber and have worked in the outdoors industry since 2008, nobody puts fur lined hoods on parkas unless they're a lifestyle item (aka, not a performance piece, just for looks). Additionally a parka is not what you want to wear on a daily basis unless you live in some extreme conditions or really, really, really hate the cold. Other clothing systems are more beneficial for daily wear, especially for expo trips since your time is split between being inside a car and being outside.
But here are a few good parkas which are better for daily use-
http://www.patagonia.com/us/product/mens-tres-3-in-1-parka?p=28385-0-961
http://www.patagonia.com/us/product/mens-doubledown-parka?p=28325-0-961
http://www.mountainhardwear.com/Men's-Chillwave™-Parka/OM4154,default,pd.html
http://www.mountainhardwear.com/Men's-Hunker™-Down-Parka/OM4304,default,pd.html
Dedham, MA isn't that long a haul, and if you buy this one, you'll never need to buy another one.
http://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/60850?feat=26-SR0
Outside of that, maybe look into military surplus. The USAF's "snorkel" parka (N3-B?) is pretty sweet. Didn't get to keep mine, but it worked well.
http://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/60850?feat=26-SR0
Outside of that, maybe look into military surplus. The USAF's "snorkel" parka (N3-B?) is pretty sweet. Didn't get to keep mine, but it worked well.
digitaldelay
Explorer
I had a quick look at those last weekend. Nice, but any of the fake fur hoods are just for looks. Unfortunately, no synthetic fur has the same effect as real fur for the purposes of a hood ruff. I wouldn't advocate wearing fur for fashion, but I don't mind an ethical company like Canada Goose getting several ruffs out of one coyote pelt when some people shoot them just for fun.
Jason
Co-opski
Expedition Leader
Not true on the lifestyle item. Maybe true for off-the-shelf mass-produced cold weather gear like Patagonia, Mt hardware and The North Face. Look what is used on the North Slope, Antarctica or what long distant mushers wear. The fur helps keep out the spindrift light dry snow that is blowing in the wind at negative loony from working into the jacket collar it also helps with fogging of goggles that is inevitable at those temps. Mountaineering jackets also have to be light and are made with thin nylon and the fur is most likely omitted for pack ability and compress- ability. Feathered Friends and Western Mountaineering make some nice down.
Here are some other hand made ones besides the Canada Goose, Eddie Bauer and Cabela's that were mentioned above.
http://www.wintergreennorthernwear.com/Unisex-Anoraks/945-15010-Combo-Anorak.html
your looking at $630 for the jacket and $270 for wolf or wolverine on Apocalyps Expedition Parka!
http://www.akgear.com/parka1.html
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If you're into army surplus gear these guys have an online sale with some good deals at the moment. There's this British RAF jacket that looks decent.
AsltPnr54
New member
If you want practical and fashionable go with the classic 60's mod parka - an M51 or M65 if you want fur. This site can get you the real deal.
http://www.fishtailparkas.com/
http://www.fishtailparkas.com/