Warmest waterproof jacket - down or synthetic insulation considered

[kmac]

Looking for a super warm jacket/parka.

Don't like the puffy ones as they make me look like Michelin Man

Can't afford (will not pay) the £600 plus for Canada Goose products but thats the sort of thing I'm after

Tried the Craghoppers Bear Grylls Polar jacket but its zip is awful.

I want to be able to wear this for commuting as well as outdoor pursuits

Currently have this - (North Face Hawthorn)

but got it when I was porkier and now need a small or X-small which I cannot find as this range is discontinued.

Any recommendations appreciated

 

[ex-member BareThrills]

North Face McMurdo is pretty much identical to yours at about £240

http://www.e-outdoor.co.uk/7920/pro...ogle&utm_content=None&utm_campaign=PriceComp1

 

[Greek1983]

Found the North Face Hawthorn in size Small on a German online-shop

http://www.pm-outdoorshop.de/shop/product_info.php?info=p100306_HAWTHORN-JACKET-MEN.html&counter=24

You can take a look at the Down jackets/parkas range

http://www.pm-outdoorshop.de/shop/u...ies_id=6&gender=1&subcats_id=9&sort=pd&page=1

 

[swright81076]

I have the McMurdo. It's a bit longer than the hawthorn. Incredibly warm, but heavy and bulky. I've been glad of it once or twice.

touched by his noodly appendage

 

[EdS]

PHD Omega if you really do want the warmest

 

[Andy BB]

http://wiggys.com/moreinfo.cfm?Product_ID=29&CFID=14861112&CFTOKEN=59517225

Wiggy claims its the warmest parka inthe world. Dunno about that, but its very warm indeed!

 

[kmac]

Thanks chaps , plenty to look at there. heard good things about PHD so will check that out

 

[maddave]

The canada goose snow mantra is one of the best parkas on the planet but don't expect any change from about £1200

http://www.canada-goose.com/products-page/arctic/snow-mantra-2/

 

[EdS]

Are the Wiggy's and Snow Goose bags waterproof?

 

[Laurentius]

Buffalo special 6 with a PVC layer on top foolproof.

 

[Andy BB]

The Wiggys sleeping bag isn't waterproof, but you don't need to worry about it getting wet - unlike a down bag which becomes totally useless. Good vid on this

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YD3wA5Wrcmc

 

[EdS]

but while synthetic is better than down when the filling is wet it still looses a large proportion of its insulation property.

 

[Andy BB]

but while synthetic is better than down when the filling is wet it still looses a large proportion of its insulation property.

Check out the video! And try that with a down bag, and you'll have a totally useless soggy mess. What I like about Wiggys kit is that he recommends that you wash them after every use - stick it in a machine, no less. And gives a lifetime guarantee against loss of loft - or any other damage for that matter. The only other sleeping bag manufacturer that recommends frequent washing is the Buffalo bags. Everyone else warns you against it!

 

[tiger stacker]

http://www.buffalosystems.co.uk/products/mountain-jacket/

 

[Geeewizz]

I really like Didrikson, you can get them here.. Http://www.lawskirkcudbright.co.uk