What's your winter jacket?

[MrMatt]

just a winter-jacket from old navy. Gets the job done

 

[MrMatt]

I also have a full length wool coat from Joseph Aboud that I lurv.

 

[Ricemarine]

Which Columbia Ricermarine? I like the bugaboo actually, but that fleece makes me shock everything!

http://www.sierratradingpost.com/p/..._campaign=PCGOOGLEBASE2KX&codesProcessed=true

 

[aceO07]

I like my wool coat from Banana Republic from a few years ago. Wool and cashmere. Really warm.

I've noticed that BR has gone downhill with the materials they use now. It's not as thick and combines cheaper materials like nylon instead of cashmere. Also more expensive.

 

[DrPizza]

Which one I wear depends on how long I plan to be outside & what I'm doing. Just heading to work, shopping trips, etc., I wear a thinner light weight jacket. If I'm going to be outside for a few hours, I wear my ski jacket (Columbia? I can't remember what brand). If I'm going to be working outside, then one of my Carhart jackets.

 

[Fingolfin269]

I wear a black patagonia wind breaker/fleece jacket. It's awesome. Hasserved me well throughout the last couple of winters in tennessee and a week each winter spent in durango, colorado. But it's also light enough to serve as a good light jacket as well.

 

[lord_emperor]

Somewhat like this, but older version.

Have been outside when it is -50°C and I'm not dead yet.

 

[cherrytwist]

3/4" length wool car coat (black)

 

[Moonbeam]

My brown fur falls out to be replaced by fur that's all white.

 

[DnetMHZ]

My idea of a "jacket" is a long sleeve shirt, and it has to be below freezing for me to even consider that. I'm always really hot, and also hate coats especially in the car.

 

[xanis]

An older version of one of these for every-day use and one of these for when I want to be a little fancier.

 

[spidey07]

I've been disappointed in my Columbia outdoor gear. It just doesn't hold a candle to North Face in terms of wind/water proofness and overall lightweight warmth. It's generally been my experience that you get what you pay for in trying to stay warm/dry. A really nice jacket is very light weight, breathes incredibly well so you're not burning up in 45 degrees, can stand up to 25+ mph winds and absolutely positively will keep you dry - aka, a really nice ski jacket.

 

[lxskllr]

My brown fur falls out to be replaced by fur that's all white.

My white fur stuck around from a couple seasons ago :^D

 

[onza]

I suggest a jacket with removable liner + external shell. So it serves a multipurpose use during the 4 season out in MN. I have a north face jacket.. dont recall the make/model but it was purchased at dicks sporting goods.

I would look into REI / Dicks / Cabelas or somewhere similar. REI is having a sale currently.link

 

[BoomerD]

My winter wear is primarily Carhartt.

I have one of These:
http://www.carhartt.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10101&storeId=10051&productId=32126&langId=-1&categoryId=10928
That was issued by the company I worked for...an "end of the job" gift.

Plus, I have one of these:
http://www.carhartt.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10101&storeId=10051&productId=32106&langId=-1&categoryId=10927
For when it gets REALLY cold.

Of course, for when I worked outside, I also have Carhartt coveralls and bib overalls...but they almost never get worn here.

 

[The_Dude8]

OP, since you live in MN, winter will be brutal; spend a little more and get this jacket:

http://www.backcountrygear.com/catalog/appareldetail.cfm?PRODUCTS__ProductID=WE4075&code=GF13

 

[MotF Bane]

A denim jacket over a hooded sweatshirt until it gets to be consistently below 30; then a bulky Carolina jacket.

 

[Capt Caveman]

Depends:

For general use - TNF Mountain Lite jacket and Denali Fleece jacket underneath
Going out - J Crew Wool Pea coat
Outdoor work - LL Bean Barn coat

 

[IceBergSLiM]

North Face Denali. This is my 3rd year with it, and I would say it was absolutley worth the relatively high price.

Same here. Its been my everyday for 3 years now. Caught it on sale too. $125.00

 

[Bignate603]

I use a Columbia 3 in 1. I haven't had too much problems with it. They are heavier and aren't as nice as some of the other ones out there but the one I got was like half the price. It's plenty for what I need.

 

[JMapleton]

You're not a professional snow boarder. Get a adult's jacket.

http://www.neimanmarcus.com/store/c...mCat=cat000000cat000470cat19660737cat33560732

It doesn't have to be this expensive, but you should get the point.

There is no need to wear a bright red looking skier's jacket with 15 pockets and "climber's loops" or some other dumb feature that makes you feel like an "outdoorsman."

 

[mb]

I am in the market for a new one ... looked at a few Columbia jackets, but the inner fleece makes me a friggin electrical pole, it's so staticy.

What do you all use? I am thinking $100-$200 for a new one. My snowboarding jacket is to thin (shell) for work, so I got to find one!

I have a Columbia jacket and I love it. hmm nevermind i don't see the one i have on their website.

One wash with fabric softener and it won't have any static electricity anymore.

 

[InflatableBuddha]

Carhartt Traditional Duck Jacket/Arctic Quilt with hood.

http://www.carhartt.com/webapp/wcs/...51&productId=32121&langId=-1&categoryId=10928

I layer it by having a fleece or sweater underneath, and it keeps me toasty warm down to about -20C. Haven't tested it in colder climates (I live in the Pacific Northwest lol) but I'm sure it would perform well at colder temperatures too.

 

[zinfamous]

I am in the market for a new one ... looked at a few Columbia jackets, but the inner fleece makes me a friggin electrical pole, it's so staticy.

What do you all use? I am thinking $100-$200 for a new one. My snowboarding jacket is to thin (shell) for work, so I got to find one!

why not just use a nice pull-over fleece under your shell? still too staticy?

you could always try to ground yourself ~30 minutes or so. :hmm:

that's what I use (fleece + Patagonia ski shell). Of course, that's a rare need here...

when I was in Chicago, though, it was ~2 layers, then a nice down jacket, scarf, gloves (maybe 2 pair), toboggan, etc....

 

[zinfamous]

You're not a professional snow boarder. Get a adult's jacket.

http://www.neimanmarcus.com/store/c...mCat=cat000000cat000470cat19660737cat33560732

It doesn't have to be this expensive, but you should get the point.

There is no need to wear a bright red looking skier's jacket with 15 pockets and "climber's loops" or some other dumb feature that makes you feel like an "outdoorsman."

are you a professional douchebag?

:hmm: