Canada Goose - better or same please

[bilko]

Apparently its going to be a freezing cold winter in the uk. I was looking at canada goose jackets but £600+!:yikes:
Are there any equivalent jackets with the same provenance or quality for less money? Or is Canada Goose the way to go?
I know that good layering and an average coat will see off -10c but i was looking for something nice.

 

[locum76]

Seems a bit extreme but...

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/CANADA-GOOSE-...708177&cguid=a113f0bb12a0a0aad1e010f0ffd9374a

 

[DavidJT]

Canada Goose is good kit, but a bit OTT for UK weather. You'll be ok with a few layers of wool
and a wind and waterproof outer layer.
Other down gear like Alpkit is better value than Canada Goose, but down is not great in the wet weather we have here.

 

[bilko]

I would love to wear wool but i am allergic to something in it. I suffer with terrible cysts if it touches my skin.
I used to think it was lanolin in the wool but i have worn old wool with non in and i still get them.
Shame really as you can't beat it.

 

[bb07]

I can't speak about the model you're looking at but would guess that you might roast in it.Canada Goose makes a lot of different models though,so maybe a different one would be more suitable.Check out their website for more information.
Be advised that there are apparently a lot of counterfeits out there,so know who you're dealing with before buying.The company lists authorized dealers.
I have the Snow Mantra parka and love it.I don't care how cold out it is,when on my skidoo I'm plenty warm,even at -40 or more.Well worth the $600 Cdn it cost several years ago.

 

[jonnie drake]

the alpkit filet looks pretty cheap for a down jacket, no experience of it though.

 

[woof]

There's a buffalo parka on the bay at the moment. They were made for the antartic survey, so should be pretty warm.

Rob

 

[Shewie]

Buffalo Spec 6 shirt and a 400g merino base layer sees me through a UK winter no probs but I really like some of these arctic offerings. Tamarack had slashed their prices on CG gear earlier this year and I was tempted a few times.

They've got some nice alternatives in these days ....

http://www.tamarackgroup.co.uk/acatalog/Insulated_Jackets.html

That Fjallraven looks a bit nice

 

[treefrog]

For Down clothing I can recommend PHD (pete hutchinson designs) based at Stalybridge, Manchester. There stuff is well made at their factory and can even custom make/alter as you need.

http://www.phdesigns.co.uk/insulated-clothing.php?cat=110

Good down to -30
http://www.phdesigns.co.uk/product_info.php?cat=110&products_id=102

I've no connection, other than a satisfied customer

 

[Dougster]

If you know anyone who does Costco - they have Timberland down jackets for £65 and Merrell Primaloft (which I feel like I am sitting in an oven when wearing) for £35.

 

[forestwalker]

A few layers of fleece if you can't take wool, and a shell. Or a synthetic fill parka (actually better than down in the wet cold that is likely in the UK). The new Fjällräven Arktis parka is tempting, but the price is not. I'm planning on pimping an m90 parka so it is (a) better, and (b) does not look quite so much like military surplus (handwarmer pockets, a fur ruff, perhaps a button in fleeze vest to make it a bit warmer) as my winter parka this year. For bush wear I have plans to make an Inuit style parka, but with a poly-cotton shell and either fleece, polyester batting or wool insulation (i.e. the way they mostly make them these days).

And we had -30 C last year, so I suspect that you could wear less than I do (even if the dry cold is better than the wet cold you get). Add a fur hat or thick beanie, warm mittens, and a good boots (one of the secrets of being able to look smugly superior and comfortable when the others waiting for the same bus are miserable) and you'll be fine.

 

[Shewie]

I'm planning on pimping an m90 parka so it is (a) better, and (b) does not look quite so much like military surplus (handwarmer pockets, a fur ruff, perhaps a button in fleeze vest to make it a bit warmer) as my winter parka this year. For bush wear I have plans to make an Inuit style parka, but with a poly-cotton shell and either fleece, polyester batting or wool insulation (i.e. the way they mostly make them these days).

Is that in Splinter camo ? Would love to see it when it's complete.

 

[Twodogs]

Just had a M90 parka what a warm bit of kit ideal for the winter and cheap as chips , after the one with the hood next
Twodogs

 

[Shewie]

Wouldn't touch it myself but just spotted this ....

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Original-Fjal...parel&var=&hash=item84b745e334#ht_6052wt_1139

 

[treefrog]

A few layers of fleece if you can't take wool, and a shell. Or a synthetic fill parka (actually better than down in the wet cold that is likely in the UK). The new Fjällräven Arktis parka is tempting, but the price is not. I'm planning on pimping an m90 parka so it is (a) better, and (b) does not look quite so much like military surplus (handwarmer pockets, a fur ruff, perhaps a button in fleeze vest to make it a bit warmer) as my winter parka this year. For bush wear I have plans to make an Inuit style parka, but with a poly-cotton shell and either fleece, polyester batting or wool insulation (i.e. the way they mostly make them these days).

I have a Swedish M90 parka with a hood and made a few alterations. I found it a bit too long so shortened it to just below the pockets and put a bungee drawcord in the hem (All the drawcords have been replaced with 4mm bungee cord with spring toggles) I've also put a velcro strip inside the hood so I can attach my Norrona recon fur trim to it.

 

[forestwalker]

Is that in Splinter camo ? Would love to see it when it's complete.

Nope, dark green. The "we must have camo, because everyone else is" crowd missed out on making that one camo (the dark green consistently outperformed the camo in the tests...). I can deal with camo for tarps and such, but dislike it for gaments.

 

[Shewie]

Lol, roger that

 

[bilko]

Wow!
Excellent suggestions here.
Going to have a sort through now.
Thanks

 

[forestwalker]

Just in case you dedided that Canada Goose was too cheap, there is always Skookum Brand (https://secure.skookumbrand.com/anorak.php?id=4)

Just $895, but you can add another $400 by having them put a wolverine fur ruff on it (personally I don't see the benefits of his fur, I want his claws, imagine the bushcrafting potential!).