Parkas

Designed for snowboarders but suitable for all winter adventures, Burton offers a complete line of athletic parkas that are stylish and will keep you warm under adverse conditions. Burton began as a skateboarding company and expanded into snowboarding, offering a complete line of Jackets and styles for all seasons.

Their top winter parka is the AK 3L line, designed for extreme weather conditions. While the parkas are expensive, they deliver world class performance which will make a large difference when confronted with the elements. A stitch-free design, the jacket is make to ensure complete insulation and durability for years to come. Available in many colors and styles, each Continuum parka features a Gore-Tex shell and Gore-Seam taped seams which ensure complete insulation at all times.

The entire jacket is water resistant, including the seams, edges and zippers, providing an insulated fit that is ideal for snow and winter conditions. The jackets fit comfortable and offer superior flexibility for the slopes or snow conditions, ensuring you can enjoy your winter adventures without worry.

With premium materials and designs, Patagonia’s parkas offer superior comfort and warmth for outdoor adventures. Their newest line improves on previous generation technology, introducing attractive designs and color options, along with improving on the flexibility of the jackets.

Climbers love the Patagonia style and design, which is designed to ensure that they remain warm on the fiercest cliffs known to man. Designed for alpine climbing, the jackets hold up well under all conditions, with reinforced triple layers and flexible storage options. Weighing just 550 grams, the lightweight jackets feature impressive features and options so you can be prepared no matter what nature throws your way.

For those heading into wet environments, the Guidewater jacket by Patagonia offers superior designs engineered for warmth and comfort. The new trip player nylon design is sleek, attractive and functional, making it ideal for winter trips, cold water rafting and winter fishing adventures. Lined with internal fleece and offering multiple pockets, you will be prepared for your next water adventure.

Known for their impressive winter wear, Marmot has introduced a new series of winter parkas this year which provide improvements over their traditional technology. While Marmot jackets are a bit more expensive, they provide superior performance and results, which makes them well worth the investment for those who are frequent winter adventurers or live in cold climates.

The first new jacket from marmot is the Alpinist, their new top of the line model. The parka is made form a patented Gore Tex Pro shell which is designed to stand up to extreme weather conditions, while ensuring water proof designs and a breathable shell. Available in sizes up to XL, the jacket is made with 100% nylon and features a patented Angel Wing design which allows for complete freedom of movement. The parka can fit over layered fleece, allowing you to further layer against strong conditions, while the draw chords provide adjustable structures. You can even integrate a helmet and various storage options with relative ease, while the complete water resistant design will keep the elements out.

Another new hooded parka available in up to size XXL is the Marmot Troll Wall jacket, which is a trip player design that is ideal for winter adventures. Made in multiple colors, the flexible jacket is designed to ensure full flexibility and functions while keeping you fully warm at all times. Ideal for hikers, backpackers, climbings and winter adventurers, the Troll Wall is a great jacket for all extreme weather conditions.

Lands End makes two impressive parkas, which are designed for optimal warmth throughout the seasons. Known for their impressive designs and warm structures, Land’s End jackets feature complete insulation systems throughout to keep you warm.

One of our favorite jackets is the Windfall Squall parka, which features waterproof Dri-Off finish and Polar Thin insulation system. The outer shell has a patented Aqua Check seal, which keeps out moisture and keeps in warmth. Rated for weather as cold as 5 degrees Fahrenheit, the jacket is layered for all season use. Made from 100% nylon with impressive storage options, it’s great for everyday use and extreme weather conditions.

For those looking for a multi-season jacket, look no further than the Weatherly Jacket by Lands End. With impressive weather-proofing technology, the jacket is fully adjustable and features a layered design for maximum warmth. A complete 150-gram insulation system will keep you warm in the most adverse conditions.

If you’re looking for a durable, versatile Parka for all seasons that can hold up in extreme weather, consider investing in a Land’s End jacket. We strongly recommend looking for the products off-season, as you can find great discounts on last year’s models and designs.

Designed for extreme climbing and suitable for everyday use, the Mountain Hardwear insulated Compressor Parkas are light weight, comfortable and warm. Designed with impressive Prima Loft synthetic materials, the jackets provide important insulation layers against the elements, while weighing less than a single pound!

The newest generation of the Compressor jacket is available in sizes up to XXL, and is compressible for easy storage during trips. The lightweight design is supplemented with patented synthetic materials which will keep you warm. A special quilt design optimizes the jacket for warmth, while a fleece-lined interior will keep you warm at all times.

Adjustments are easy with patented draw-cord technology and a micro-chamois china guard, which eliminates zipper interference. Complete with water-proof technology, the Jacket is ideal for camping and everyday use. If you need impressive warmth and a jacket that will last years, consider investing in this compressor jacket, which features the latest technology.

Preparing for your next ski trip, you will want to ensure that you’re fully insulated against the elements. Whether you’re planning a trek to Vail or a weekend getaway near you, there are some new parkas that you’ll want to consider invest in for superior warmth. The new generation of ski jackets feature superior insulation and more lightweight fabrics, giving you the confidence and strength to tackle even the most difficult slopes. Our editors profile a few of our favorite ski jackets:

REI Shuksan
Designed for skiers by skiers the REI Shuksan features patented lightweight eVent fabric will is sure to keep your warm. The Direct Vent fabric layering technology will keep our the elements, while keeping you warm. A unique design that will ensure warmth at the seams and includes adjustable draw cords and cuff tabs to keep the heat in. Adjustable, lined mesh pockets provide valuable storage space for all of your materials. Able to deflect strong winds, the jacket will keep your cruising through the slopes, focused on the task at hand.

North Face Odyssey
With strong insulation and a light weight shell, the Odyssey is an ideal fit for your next ski or snow trip. The Recco reflectors will ensure you’re visible at all times, while the Heat Seeker insulation will keep your body warm. The impressive storage pockets provide space for nearly everything you have, including hidden ID pockets that will safeguard your valuables. An integrated pass clip will make it easy to navigate the slopes.

If you’re headed on a particularly cold journey into the elements, you’ll want to make sure you have the absolute warmest materials available. While there are many parkas on the market today that will keep you plenty warm in standard conditions, only a few jackets can truly stand up to the elements when it gets particularly difficult. Facing a snow storm or strong winter conditions, our editors recommend the following parkas for ensure that you stay completely warm:

Arc Teryx Theta
For those who are familiar with extreme camping and climbing, Arc Teryx is a well known brand. Its jackets are designed from Gore Tex and feature impressive multi-layer shells which hold up well against wind, sleet, snow and other elements. Comprised of a thin, synthetic fabric that is light and provides superior insulation, the jacket is fully reinforced at the seems to ensure full insulation at all times. An included hood integrates easily into climbing helmets, and also provides a water tight seal against the elements. With gusseted arms, you can ensure flexibility even though you’re bundles up, making the parka idea for those who want freedom and warmth.

Mountain Hardwear Typhoon
A layered jacket that can stand up to the most adverse conditions, the Pac Lite shell is fully sealed against the elements. Its flexible structure ensures that you have freedom of movement at all times, while also providing freedom of movement for those who are climbing. Mesh pockets provide valuable storage for essentials while secure velcro closures will keep the jacket sealed when you need it.

For those getting reading for a winter campaign excursion, it’s crucial to make sure you take extra steps to ensure your warmth. During a winter trek, you body will lose heat through a variety of ways, so you’ll need to ensure you are fully insulated throughout the trip.

Thermal insulation will help your body retail head throughout, ensuring that your body temperature doesn’t fall below normal levels, no matter how cold it is outside. Each layer that you wear, from jackets to pants, should have a high level of insulation, based on materials that retain heat.

The best parkas are made with a combination of natural and synthetic materials, which act in concert to keep you as warm as possible. By layering up, you are able to get the best possible heat retention throughout your body. Additionally, you’ll want to ensure that your head and feet are well insulated, as those extremes of your body tend to be areas of potential heat loss (and retention.)

Always map out your trip in advance, making sure your backpack is full with everything that you would need. Natural can be unpredictable, so bring emergency communication supplies in case you run into trouble.

Columbia, which became famous with its series of commercials featuring its impressive coverage in sub-zero temperatures, has released a new series of Double Track Parkas. The company is known for its innovative designs, and the new series of parkas continue in that tradition. Omnitech is specially designed to provide insulation that keeps your try, no matter the conditions. Our tests showed that the waterproofing is both effective and breathable, a great combination for hikers.

The new series features water proof Titanium designs, which are able to repel water, while also providing a breathable shell. Well known for keeping athletes and hikers warm in the most difficult of conditions, the new Parka comes with a double-lined system that allows for flexibility across seasons.

In sizes from Small to XXL, the Parka is made with a nylon Moni Tech shell, and lined with a polyester-mesh weave which will keep your warm in all conditions. With its flexible structure, the parka has a removable hood, an adjustable cord, as well as extra secure storage for identification and other necessities. As a result, it’s ideal for the coldest winter treks.

Known for its weather-beating parkas and jackets, North Face produces some of the warmest designs on the market. Its new Redpoint Optimus lined Parka provides a new generation of insulation, while maintaining its lightweight design. Athletes, hikers and everyday citizens will enjoy the comfort and technology that went into producing the new North Face designs.

Thew new parkas feature an impressive Prima Loft insulation system, which utilizes patented synthetic material that is quite warm. While the jackets retail for an expensive price, upwards of $200, they are well worth it for those who frequent the harsh elements. You can often find models discounted from last season, especially during the warmer months. Always look on-line for the best deals and wait for specials from your favorite retailer, as well as doing your research in advance of your purchase.

Prima Loft is comprised of unique microfibers that repeal water and keep in heat, resulting in one of the warmest parkas on the market, while maintaining a light weight design that is invaluable on the trails. Whether you are hiking, skiing or just want to stay warm, North Face is one of the top choices on the market today.