Woolrich Men's Arctic Parka

Overall a really warm winter parka - and I'm very happy with it. Bought an XS.A couple of things:SizingBought on Amazon without trying on in-store, so choosing the right size was challenging, based on the conflicting reviews on this site. I'll try to be as detailed here for other buyers:I'm 179cm (5"10.5) and 74kg (163 lbs). In a suit size I am a 38 Regular - which fits me perfectly of the rack. In European shirts, outerwear and coats, I would mostly wear a Medium - the odd time a S, depending on the manufacturer. In the US, I mostly buy a size Small (I have a size small Columbia outdoors jacket - perfect fit even with a couple of layers underneath). The XS in this parka fits me as I want it to - perfect in the shoulder and arm length, and in the chest. It feels fitted (how I like my clothing) - but I still have room for shirts/baselayers and sweaters underneath and it's not too tight. For my purposes this is an urban coat, so a fitted fit is fine. If I was working outdoors in a cold climate, I'd have bought a small.It's really warm. I just spent what was apparently the second coldest New Year's on record in NYC: 10 deg F (-12 C). It was -4 F with wind chill. Lots of time spent outdoors. I wasn't cold once. As stated in other reviews, the zip only goes to the throat. This is no problem - wear a scarf and/or a high-zipping wool sweater or fleece. If you prefer the snorkel type neck closure, buy a different brand. Also, It's not too bulky, like some other Arctic parkas - so you don't feel like the Michelin Man when you enter a coffee shop or bar. It's quite long too - almost mid thigh, so it's great to have cover for your butt. I don't close the last button at the bottom though - it feels too restrictive.My brother has the John Rich Bros version. The warmth of this is comparable but the build quality isn't. This is noticeable in the coyote ruff (not nearly as plush), the quality of the stitching and the buttons. But his one costs nearly $800. I got mine from an Amazon seller brand new for $141. The difference in price reflects the quality. Thankfully, I haven't experienced the really poor quality issues that other reviewers have - and I hope I never do!I'm not sure if I'd pay the RRP of $400 for this coat. The full price would be worth it if it lasts for many winters. At the price I paid, it has almost "paid for itself" already.Lastly, the Teflon coated DWR outer shell has worked well in wet snow and drizzling rain - I haven't tested it in a proper downpour though.The coat looks good too - I have had several compliments on it.

It has some issues but nothing worth pursuing at $112 delivered and fulfilled by Amazon! It's the right fit for Arctic weather layering (thermals, wool, high loft down bib overalls). I'm a top end Medium and ordered a Medium. If you are at the lower end of measurements for a size, I would recommend ordering down a size. You need to understand the nature of the beast. I could probably "feel" comfortable (fit) in an XS. This is because down is easily compressed and the shell is larger to allow the down to loft fully. If you have no room in an Arctic parka between you and the liner, then you are beginning to compress the down and it is no longer fully functional in arctic temperatures and conditions. Heat retention requires dead air space and only uncompressed down will preserve your warmth and the utility of the parka at its specifications. This is not a fashion "coat". It will not (should not) be slimming. If it is -40 F/C in Maine, I want to look like a snowball -like an M-80 went off in my liner pocket. It's the distance between you and the cold air where air cannot move that determines effectiveness of the insulation. You can pay $600-$1,200 for a designer parka that will not work as well as this.Some purchaser reviews said the hood is too large. It is not. You tighten the bungee drawcords so that you only have a circle for your eyes, nose and mouth. The hood is designed to be able to turn with your head while keeping the opening in place on your face. It is an intentional design. I have more than 2" of down loft on my head when I do this with this parka. It is actually a better hood than any arctic parka I've owned. Most heat loss is through the head. This is a real arctic design with a production advantage, not just survival. Arctic parkas should be warm and designed for survival and functionality, not style. If you want style, then you will have a lot of complaints because your assumptions lack an understanding of the real conditions and purpose for this specific design and fit.You will need a scarf, high collar down vest, and/or face/neck mask with this parka. The zipper does not go past the throat to form a true snorkel because this design is for those who work outdoors and need the option of a wider field of vision and a range of head motion not possible in a snorkel survival design (it was designed for pipeline workers).The materials used in this parka are standard across the WOOLRICH® Arctic parka line. This is not a John Rich & Bros. by WOOLRICH®. There is very little difference in their basic design and materials, but the most obvious is that a different standard of quality control is applied which gets reflected in the price with more design options and attention to detail. The ruff on this is not as plush as the John Rich & Bros. by WOOLRICH®.The coyote fur ruff is of very good quality, however the pelts (2 joined) are not well matched and are stitched so that the hair lay runs in the same direction. Most split pelt ruffs are joined at the top of the hood (center) and the hair lay is down on both sides (opposed). Lack of consideration for visual hair lay issues is common with these parkas but, in most cases, the hair count and pelt width is similar and only hair lay gives the appearance of thinning and thickening.Don't sweat the small stuff on anything under $250 for this great parka. It more resembles my 1976 Eddie Bauer Superior Polar Parka than it does my 2016 Eddie Bauer Superior Down Parka. I finally had to retire the old one for zipper problems. My Bauer store credit for the return under lifetime warranty was $25 more than I originally paid for the parka. Bauer no longer makes an identical parka with a moderate activity rating to -70 F. The difference in value of the dollar now compared to 40 years ago was not lost on me, though. SMH.It's good to have a work-shirt of Arctic Parkas around!I'll reinforce a pocket or sew to secure buttons for $288 off of a good $399 retail parka any day! It's just a little TV time with the parka on my lap. There isn't another Arctic parka around at the price I paid that offers the same protection until you jump to the $600 range. The retail on the down alone is worth the price I paid! A new plush coyote fur ruff averages $50-$60!This is the coat I purchased after removing the original ruff and sewing in a plush ruff onto the removable ruff zipper. Total cost with the new ruff was the original price of $112 plus $60 for a total of $172.

A mediocre parka. Baffles don't have enough down, the outer shell becomes crinkly below -20°C, and the coyote ruff is sad. Good for moderately cold winter days, but not good enough for cold snaps.Based on experience on Canadian prairies

Strongly recommend trying one on at the store first to determine proper sizing. Nice coat but it runs large.

Was crap. Returned.

Except for the zipper, absolutely not a TOP QUALITY or FIRST CLASS, NOBLE Material quality.