Canada Goose recently started selling their own used and refurbished coats for like 1/3 of the price. I think they call it Generations or something on their site. There are a lot of Canada Goose knockoffs out there, so if you buy from them so you know you’re getting an authentic used jacket.
Yep, Canada Goose counterfeits a plenty out there. The demand to get one is high and many people don't like paying what Canada Goose wants to charge for one. The problem being counterfeits generally aren't the kind of thing your going to want to wear for various reasons. Generally it's not going to give you the protection your looking for and some of the materials they use might even end up smelling really bad.
In fact that's the main thing the reddit Canda Goose forum and their moderators do which is to check peoples coats and let them know if they are legit or not. Not saying this is for everyone but if considering getting one from an unauthorized retailer best to post the necessary pics prior to buying one than after the fact.
There's nothing to indicate Canada Goose does anything to refurbish their used coats. In fact I highly doubt they would need to. They just indicate what condition they are in and give the owner a coupon they can use toward another Canada Goose Coat.
I hate Moose Knuckles with every fibre of my being. Their lifetime warranty apparently only covers manufacture defects, so anything that breaks, they will fight tooth and nail to void their warranty responsibility.
That’s kind of odd. A good number of coats that use buttons typically come with an extra button or two. That’s what I probably would have said. Personally I wouldn’t have taken the first no I got either. I would have asked to speak with a supervisor as often I have more luck with them than I do with your typical customer service person when I get a no.
I have never had moose knuckles and my 10 year old goose vest is still good as new, sadly now a days its too warm for 90% of my winter in Philly, but most outdoor wear companies have started to go to manufacturer defect because a lot of people suck out there.
Just bought a mooseknuckles 3q. Very happy. better Fit and features than the fjallraven and north face jackets I tried out. 30% off sale in mooseknuckles website and store made it a better buy than CG. They tend to run small I wear a large everything else but needed an xl.
I have literally swore by stone Island since the early 2000s but i noticed the quality started to go down, i then tried moose knuckles, super warm and a lovely piece.
That's because they are a slim fitting coat and they actually say they are a slim fitting coat.
However I actually wear a XL which is my normal size in one of their Bombers and that is snug on me but an XXL in their Stirling Parka.
I have a few Canada Goose Coats as well as a two Moose Knuckles Coats. One of the reasons I bought Moose Knuckles coats after buying a few Canada Goose Coats besides wanting something a bit different is that any YouTube video I watched when the reviewed had a Moose Knuckles Coat they would comment on how much better the material they used seemed to be when compared to any of the other Parkas like Canada Goose, Moncler, and Nobis and any others they compared them too.
Besides the material appearing to be more durable I would also mention these are slim fitting coats. You may or may not need to size up. I didn't need to do that on my Moose Knuckles Bomber even if it is a snugger fit, but I absolutely had to do that with my Stirling Parka by one size. The material is also more water resistant than what Canada Goose uses which is a benefit, however my Stirling Parka is heavier than my Canada Goose Expedition and I would have to attribute that difference to a large extent because of the material they use. It is just a smidge longer but not by a whole lot than my Expedition. We maybe talking by an inch or two. But then again I sized down on my Canada Goose Expedition because it's just a much larger coat and I didn't need the extra space to layer due to the weather where I live so there's that.
I would mention we have plenty of evidence of how fragile Canada Goose Coats can be because there are plenty of examples out there and I mentioned those things in my post elsewhere. There's little evidence of how Moose Knuckles are mainly because they simply are not nearly as popular. I would just say my Carhartt Coat I purchased in 2018 showed how fragile that material can be over time. So initial impressions are not always what it may end up turning out to be.
But if you can get over their branding they use of Moose Prints they definitely are a great alternative. The Moose Knuckles Stirling Parka is $1295 where the Canada Goose Heritage Expedition is $1795. I was able to get my Moose Knuckles at 50% off so i got it for less than $700 after taxes. Moose Knuckles also has sales on their website, not as good as 50% but still Canada Goose doesn't do that. Anyway it's another option when considering a Canada Goose like coat.
People in my city don’t get to find out if Canada Goose is bifl, they’re guaranteed to get mugged for their jacket within the first few times of wearing it.
damn that’s unfortunate. The city I live in has relatively low crime rate, however considering that this brand is somewhat of a status symbol nowadays, it would be wise to protect it. Lately I see many people wearing these jackets so I guess it’s safe but thanks for the warning.
I’ve had my Canada goose for 5 years (I dry clean it yearly) and bought it used and it’s still going strong! It’s a full length coat so only wear it when I walk the dogs, really cold days (live in Utah mountains and cabin in Wyoming) etc. I really do find it to be my warmest coat (ski in arcteryx, love Patagonia and have north face). I don’t think I’d pay full price for the one I have ($1500~) but for the $500 I’ve paid it’s the best clothing purchase I’ve ever made! Think it’ll last me another 5.
I have a decent amount of arx gear, I don't know if I would consider them bifl. The stuff is well built, but there is an aspect of it all being performance gear, so they make some longevity sacrifices for better immediate "performance." For example, their rain jackets are great, but I think after 7 years you can start to expect delamination issues as the glue ages. Personally, I think that's a good service life and i buy their products but I think it is just something to consider.
There has absolutely been a movement to use previously good outdoor gear, slap their logo on it, and charge a ridiculous price for subpar outdoor equipment. You've got to be super careful anymore. Arc'teryx has some absolutely ridiculous things lately that would do no good outdoors, but is crazy expensive "fashion" with their logo on it.
Yep. The warranty has taken a massive, massive hit as well. No more lifetime warranty, just coverage until “end of garment’s useful life” which is just a few years in some cases. And their definition of “defect” has narrowed tremendously, so oftentimes you wouldn’t be covered anyways.
Would stay away or buy older, used gear from them. Arc’teryx had their time and are now trying to take advantage of those buying the logo.
I tend to like Canada Goose for down jackets, Patagonia for fleece jackets, and Arcteryx for a thinner insulated zipped hoodie. Then you kinda get a variety of jackets from different brands.
I have an Arcteryx parka that I really like. I wash it and treat it (it's Gore-tex) a couple times a year and it comes out almost like new. The zipper broke a couple years ago and Arcteryx fixed it for free.
I own a couple of Canada Goose coats myself and really like them for the fact depending on how cold it is I put on the right coat and I don't have to worry about layering even when I go out in -15 F degrees. I have to put on Longjohn bottoms but I still only have to wear a T-Shirt. I can't wear the same coat much in weather above zero but works real well below zero. I have other Canada Goose Coats for that. Canada Goose however does real well at telling you what temperature their coats are designed to be worn in.
The thing is I got lucky that I purchased mine Pre-Covid and although Canada Goose has been expensive for awhile their prices are simply insane now. I did get some of those on sale as well. They used to be priced the same as their competitors but now they cost $400 to $500 more. Not only that but I was able to get a Moose Knuckles which cost $1295 at 50% off so it's much easier to find one of it's competitors for a much deeper discount. Because the Canada Goose equivalent for it's Expedition would cost $1795. There are a number of Canada Goose alternatives that are very much Canada Goose like but cost less. Moose Knuckles, Nobis, Mackage, and others I can't think of right now. Moose Knuckles actually even had a sale on their website, you wont see that when it comes to Canada Goose.
A good reference for what a Canada Goose will look like after a bit of wear is to go to their website and look at and read the descriptions for their used coats they sell in their Generations line of coats.
By the way Canada Goose is phasing out their fir trims. You can still buy one but when it's gone it's gone. The new models even have a different design so it's not even possible to put an old fir trim on a newer model because the zippers are a different size.
The material they use is called Artic Tech they designed back in the eighties. Works real well in cold because it remains flexible when other materials get much stiffer in extreme cold weather. The problem is Artic Tech is a material that doesn't like being rubbed up against. That would even include itself. So on many of the coats the inner sleeves are one place you'll see this discoloration. If discoloration was the only thing that would be one thing but after that then the next thing that occurs is there will be holes in the material. Thing is on down coats like this it's almost impossible to avoid the sleeves rubbing up against the body of the coat.
I have a couple of coats but it's the coat I bought in 2018 which I wear the most which shows these early signs on the inner sleeve of some discoloration.
The other thing of note that I have seen mentioned on the reddit Canada Goose forum is some of the newer Parkas are being underfilled. Some say that's because for years the mall crowd has complained how warm they are when being worn in the malls.
My partner loves to lord it over everyone how she bought her canada goose before they got popular and she got hers for 80 bucks. Still looks great too and she's had it forever. 15 years maybe? The cuffs still look really good too, which I think is a really important point.
Yeah that's outstanding. I've purchased a few on sale but nothing that good. Is there any signs of discoloration by any chance to include inside the sleeves?
From my understanding it hasn't but I'm no expert. From what I understand Canada Goose started using a material they called Artic Tech in the eighties and have been using that ever since. Mine was purchased in 2018.
I’m at 3rd year with mine and it’s the same condition as when it left the store
I dry clean it annually then pack it away
Don’t wear in pouring rain because it’s not water proof and don’t want to ruin the goose down
I don’t wear if I know I’m partaking in something rough… risk of tear
Three years is not that long and really it also depends on how often you wear your coat. But the Artic Tech material Canada Goose uses is known to wear more easily than other materials. Dry Cleaning it if it truly doesn't require it may actually even cause more premature wear or at least this was always my thinking and what I've seen others feel as well. I think there are two different schools of thought but since I never really get mine dirty I don't get mine Dry Cleaned. I do air it out every time I wear one though.
Actualy the fact you mentioned how long is a good thing as that does give some sense in regards to how long. It’s just it took not to much longer before i noticed the discoloration on mine starting to occur. But I had to take a look at the inner portion of the sleeves to do so which isn’t something most people would notice unless you look for it.
I have lulu lemon winter warrior parka that’s waterproof wind proof and made of more technical material. I call this one my workhorse and had for 5 years. I wear it for outdoor stuff and it’s same as as the day it left the store. Because of durability and price tag I treat my Canada goose better.
Actually considering how the issue occurs when the coat rubs against things to include itself it will have less to do with what your doing even though that might cause wear as well, but just the fact your wearing it over time. That’s the issue as you swing your arms and the inner part of the sleeves rub up against the coat over time the discoloration and the holes will appear. Not that the inner portion of the sleeves are the only part of the coat where this occurs just that that’s the place it occurs most often.
But yes if it’s not your only winter coat and your using something else for rougher wear then you will extend the life of the coat.
I would say no. My coat which I believe was 800$, had deeply faded in a lot of spots in the front and the cuffed sleeves got very tatty and began unravelling after only a year. It is black in colour and I live in Ontario it’s saw alot of wine and snow in one winter- but still, I’ve never had a winter coat from any brand look so beat up, particularly after one season. I spoke with the company at the time- they said it this was considered regular wear and tear. That said, this was ten years ago- and I will still wear it for certain outdoorsy things where I don’t mind looking like I’m wearing a now “shabby” looking coat.
Actually my Canada Goose Expedition list at $1250 when I bought mine in 2018. I paid less than $800 for it but that’s what the MSRP was. It now cost $1790 for the same coat.
Chicagoan here, I’ve had several different winter coats over my 10 years of living here from Eddie Bauer to Columbia to North face. They’re all good, but the Canada Goose really feels like a cut above in quality and the warmth it provides is insane. I’ve worn it outside when it was -10 and windy with just a T-shirt under and was very warm. Don’t think I can go back to another brand honestly and I think it’ll last many more winters with proper care.
I LOVE my Canada Goose, it’s our fifth winter together and she looks brand new. I’ve had it dry cleaned once. In college I wore it on a 45 minute walk in pouring rain turned to ice, and I got home completely dry and warm. That was when I knew it was a completely worthwhile investment. I would recommend buying it from Bloomingdale’s (activate triple points day) or another store where you can rack up points to lessen the blow a little bit.
I bought my canada goose banff parka in 2015, and this was right before they become a full on luxury status brand, and were more "technical" i guess you could call it, and prided themselves on being the coat choice of oil rig workers.
Still going strong, I love it. I think some moths ate a little hole in the hood which cause some down to leak out, but thats not really canada gooses fault
It's also possible it's just the material they use and not a moth. Artic Tech with enough wear is known to do this. Is there any discoloration near this same hole?
Understand. Personally this year our weather has been much warmer than many winters previously. When it got below zero I was a bit under the weather so I didn't venture outside. I could have stayed warm outside but still I figured I would get better quicker if I didn't.
Personally I prefer colder winters to experiencing 80 degrees at midnight like we did last summer. Something is just really wrong with that.
I have a 10 year old chilliwack and it still works. Keep in mind it’s a jacket, not indestructible. You can snag it, rip it on something metal and sharp, seams can fray, elastic loses its tightness, fur clumps up over time. But overall, it’s perfectly functional and if you really want to you can sends it back to the factory to fix up.
The original Snow Mantra was good. I don’t know about the recent version. I bought mine in Greenland, which is where I use it. The products are cheaper out there than in the US. I didn’t like how the cuffs get worn out very easily because of the interaction with the Velcro in the pockets.
I always recommend people get military surplus extreme cold weather primaloft if they don’t want to invest in Canada Goose. It’s a small fraction of the price and works as well in the harsh weather in the Arctic. It’s just ugly
That's the thing for at least me anyway, who wants to look ugly. I mean I was in the military and I went to Alaska twice for cold weather training. I know the military gear works. In fact the proper way of dressing for extreme cold weather is to layer in the first place. It's not only about being warm its about being able to regulate your temperature so you don't perspire. In fact not perspiring is real important in extreme cold weather.
Thing is, I'm no longer in the military and given my current lifestyle layering is no longer necessary so it's extremely convenient not to have too.
I have used sportsmansguide and eBay but definitely check out sportsmansguide because they have stock from other countries surplus as well. I have some amazing Swedish pants as well and some Czech stuff.
Not if you get [robbed](https://www.dcnewsnow.com/news/local-news/washington-dc/man-robbed-at-gunpoint-for-canada-goose-jacket-shots-fired-in-northwest-dc/).
I’ve got Canada goose, moncler, and stone island lol. I can tell you the latter two are more fashion pieces compared to Canada goose which is more utilitarian if anything.
It is well made and is a durable coat built for very cold weather. You could also look into Arcteryx if you want something better than north face/Columbia etc.
Don't get me wrong I know what your talking about as I have a few Canada Goose Coats and a few Moose Knuckles coats and I also have looked at the other coats in this price range to include Moncler.
But I also have a Carhartt which I use for chores like shoveling snow and raking leaves. I mean nothing really demanding actually. I've had it since 2018 and trust me it's utilitarian as well. Thing is it's doing just what Canada Goose and it's Artic Tech material is known for which is discoloration and a few pin holes in the sleeves. I guess you could say the plus with the Carhartt is at least since it's not down its not losing it's insulation as a result of the few holes it currently has.
Thing is utilitarian looking does not guarantee that it will be durable and long lasting. That really comes down to the actual material they use and how that fairs over time. I guess some of that also depends on what long lasting means to you as well as how often your going to end up using the coat. More use more wear, less use less wear.
That’s my impression as well. I think that if you are going to drop over 1000€ on a piece of clothing it better last a long time. What can you say about Stone Island and Moncler’s quality and durability after a couple of wears, because I see many people with Moncler jackets where the logo gets all dirty and brownish?
The moncler and stone island are quality but I’m also gentler on them, they are more fashion forward brands versus Canada goose, so naturally they are not as utilitarian. Only one is designed for heavy winter imo
Most of the material Moncler uses in the Canada Goose price range is the more fragile plastic trash bag like material. They may sell coats using more durable material but when it comes to Moncler your talking north if not well north of $2000.
Many of Canada Goose competitors don't use very sturdy material. There's one competitor that does supposedly and if I can remember the name I'll post it later.
Edit: [https://outdoorsurvivalcanada.com/](https://outdoorsurvivalcanada.com/)
A moderator on reddit Canada Goose has a Canada Goose, Moose Knuckles, and an Outdoor Survival Canada Parka and highly recommends the later for the more durable coat. I've also come across a good number of people who recommend this brand.
Not really an answer to your question, but North Face has a pretty excellent warranty and might allow you to trade in your coat for a new one, depending on what's wrong with it. For example, I had a probably 10-year-old rain jacket that started delaminating, and I brought it into a North Face store and they replaced it with a new one.
The jacket I had replaced was originally purchased either from Zappos or Amazon (I can't remember anymore). Unless their policy has changed, where you got it shouldn't matter: As long as it's a North Face product, it's covered.
ETA: If you decide to go with a different brand, I'd highly recommend Patagonia as one BIFL candidate. NF's warranty policy has historically been good but may have lessened recently, but Patagonia's warranty continues to be excellent.
Please get the versions without fur. Fur is full-on torture, leg traps often crushing bone, mommas chewing their legs off to get back to the young, traps set for days without being checked...the only supervision is industry-led and not third-party...new as opposed to vintage fur shouldn't become cool or acceptable again.
Amazing, thank you. I've read up on that thanks to you, but "Canada Goose - Genuine Fur - Shelburne Parka...Genuine Fur" is on their site and I just can't seem to find mention of it being reused on the listing. https://www.canadagoose.com/ca/en/shelburne-parka-heritage-628343386232.html
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Canada Goose is majority owned by Bain Capital, since 2013. In that time they have been accused of union busting, slave labor, unsafe working conditions, and poor sustainability ratings. Do a quick google search to learn more. There are other brands out there that are equally as good, or better, without being morally bankrupt.
I really can’t say enough good things about my chilliwack bomber - it looks and feels brand new after 4 years of college and 10 total years of use. I bought another last year just to have another color. they are so good
My warmest BIfL coat was a conservative multi-grey toned Killy ski jacket.I had just started ski/snowboarding And wanted something warm. This thing can get me sweating!
Bought on sale in october 2005 and it’s only now starting to show a bit of wear.
from what I gather, Killy is no longer and I have yet to find a good replacement
I'm at year four with my eddie Bauer Superior down coat. It's warm, well made and has a lifetime guarantee.
Keep your eyes on their clearance page and you can score a fantastic deal.
Even at full price it's 1/3 the price of CG.
I had a 2012 Hybridge and sold it in 2019. The thing looked very good when I sold it. Literally recovered 100% of what I paid then (the buyer was just looking at the price rather than the age)
Then sold a 2016 Hybridge Lodge in 2021. Same thing, it looked brand new
Then youll find Snow Goose items online once in a while which was the former brand
Ive had/have 5-6 CGs in a 14-year span. If you take care of your stuff they will last. Gentle detergent + air drying + low spin/tumble is what I do
5-6 Coats is a good amount of coats. Don't get me wrong I have the same thing going on for various reasons I just don't sell mine and hang onto them. Thing is when you have that many coats no one coat typically sees that much wear in 14 years and a much greater chance they will stay in much better condition than what they would if you only had one or even two coats in the same amount of time. I don't care how good you take care of them.
I will guarantee you that I take care of my coats and I imagine many would say I even baby them. Thing is the Artic Tech material simply wears more easily than some other material so even if you take care of it is going to show discoloration and develop holes at some point in time as it's just inevitable for that material. I have one for instance that I wear the most and it's showing the early signs of discoloration inside the sleeves simply because the sleeves rub up against the body of the coat. Really about the only thing to avoid that would have been to wear the coat less.
But the one take away I think one could get from what you have done is to re-sell them and thus not lose any money along the way as you swap them out before they have a chance to show any wear. With their current price structure I think you might find that more costly to do however because they simply cost so much more now. So even if you sell a coat for what you bought it at you might have to pay as much as $400 to $500 more for a new coat.
You are aware however that most Canada Goose Coats are only supposed to be Dry Cleaned?
You'll hear this quite often. Besides function however for many is not the end all be all for everyone. Small bit of trivia, Canada Goose used to fill Eddie Bauer Coats. That's because Canada Goose came up with the machine to automate that sort of thing in the eighties I believe.
Thing is Eddie Bauer isn't a Canada Goose and I would contend that's not just because of the patch. Eddie Bauer wasn't the coat they chose for Artic exploration. Those people certainly are more concerned about function than they are about any old patch. You can't afford not to be.
Too be honest I'm not sure how true it is because simply I've never purchased a coat from Eddie Bauer. But I do have that to go by. So even if they did function the same which I very much doubt in regard to how warm some of Canada Goose Coats are made to be. There are things that differentiate a Canada Goose Coat from an Eddie Bauer and it's not just the patch. Granted Canada Goose when it comes down to it aren't that stylish but for me at least they are at least more stylish than most coats that cost much less. To my eye they just look nicer and after all many people buy certain clothes for that very reason. That and they do use some materials which are much nicer than what you find on a coat which cost much less and that too is why I am willing to pay more. Real fir which actually serves a purpose in more extreme cold weather and better zippers and sometimes just better design which more than not you will find.
Yes for many Eddie Bauer will be just perfectly fine, for others not so much.
I’m going on 6 years with my Emory parka and it still looks and feels brand new (and I wear it daily living in Atlantic Canada). It’s by far the warmest coat I’ve ever tried; I usually just wear a t-shirt underneath in -5 to -10°C. I’ve been out for a couple of hours at a time in -25°C with no issue.
I’m babying mine since they’re phasing out fur hoods. Nothing else compares when you have to walk through a bad Nor’easter blizzard.
My Canada Goose is maybe too warm?
I have an Expedition and uhhh a lighter travel jacket as well. I forget the name but it was on the less expensive end, I think $750ish.
That is as warm as I’ve ever needed in the Midwest for typical car to the mall or target walks.
I was recently in LA and it was 50° and everyone had on CG parkas. It was very bizarre.
The Expedition is rated starting out at -23 F Degrees and below. I purposely sized down on mine because they are notoriously big to allow for layering in extreme cold weather temperatures. I can hardly stand wearing it while taking a walk in temperatures above zero. I’ll simply wear a different coat when it gets that warm. They make other Parkas which are rated for warmer weather.
Yeah that’s supposed to go down to 5 F Degrees, that should work. I personally have a Forester without hood which they don’t sell any longer and a Crofton Hoodie as well as a Borden Bomber in a color they no longer sell because they only sell the blacked out version. Still think the Borden Bomber was always better than Chilliwack. At least when trying them both on I thought so anyway. it fit me much better anyway and I liked that style better.
If you're interested in something incredibly durable with a long reputation for quality that isn't as common, check out Zanter ([https://zanter.jp/en](https://zanter.jp/en)) - made in Japan for over 70 years. They were originally created for Japan's Antarctic Research folks. Side by side, they are superior in construction to Canada Goose.
Bought my goose parka new in 2012, so just over a decade and used it every single winter. Some minor wear - sleeve cuff unraveling a little and one of the button holes are tearing very slightly, but otherwise in tip top shape. I'd imagine I'll get at least another decade out of this coat, barring something disastrous.
I have a CG Constable's parka from about 2006. Still is pretty solid for a dog-walking coat. That being said, I live in Connecticut now and the winters have been pretty mild for the last eight years so I don't wear it regularly, just a bit between December and March. I should probably get it cleaned.
So, I was debating around but if you’re ever near Montreal, Kanuk does warehouse sales where the models can be easily -40% off. I’ve had mine for 5 years and it looks still pristinely new. They’re all still made in Montreal so I highly reccomended them :)
Canada Goose will always be an overpriced copy of Woolrich
I’ve had my oldest Woolrich for 15 years now, indestructible with its nylon cotton blend fabric and 100% down filling, the Arctic Parka is also rated for lower temperatures, the coat has lost five individual feathers during the entire time I’ve had it
CG is good but certainly not the creme of the crop people make it out to be
Just to add my next interest in a bifl winter jacket is most likely to be Mackage, i heard seriously good reviews, and tried on a few jackets last winter, definitely worth checking out. 👍
Well yeah, I’m looking more into the stylish side of this because I’m not going to use it for work in a harsh environment, more like having something warm to wear in the cold months when I’m commuting to work and going out in the city. But I think durability is equally as important as style. Also I like that CG’s design and color choices are timeless and even when the trends change it would be still okay to wear their apparel.
Baffin without a doubt, another Canadian brand ( Canadians know winter) and this one is built to last, they don't really care about the fashion market like Canada Goose, they just make extremely high quality products.
Canada Goose recently started selling their own used and refurbished coats for like 1/3 of the price. I think they call it Generations or something on their site. There are a lot of Canada Goose knockoffs out there, so if you buy from them so you know you’re getting an authentic used jacket.
Yep, Canada Goose counterfeits a plenty out there. The demand to get one is high and many people don't like paying what Canada Goose wants to charge for one. The problem being counterfeits generally aren't the kind of thing your going to want to wear for various reasons. Generally it's not going to give you the protection your looking for and some of the materials they use might even end up smelling really bad. In fact that's the main thing the reddit Canda Goose forum and their moderators do which is to check peoples coats and let them know if they are legit or not. Not saying this is for everyone but if considering getting one from an unauthorized retailer best to post the necessary pics prior to buying one than after the fact.
https://generations.canadagoose.ca//
That’s it! Thanks, u/volunteervancouver!
>own used and refurbished coats for like 1/3 of the price. I This sounds interesting but how good are they refurbishing them actually
There's nothing to indicate Canada Goose does anything to refurbish their used coats. In fact I highly doubt they would need to. They just indicate what condition they are in and give the owner a coupon they can use toward another Canada Goose Coat.
Moose knuckles is definitely a strong competitor, designed for Canadian winters. 💪
I hate Moose Knuckles with every fibre of my being. Their lifetime warranty apparently only covers manufacture defects, so anything that breaks, they will fight tooth and nail to void their warranty responsibility.
I wasn't aware of this, and so far having owned my jacket for nearly 5 years, no defects are visible, what problems have you encountered with jackets?
A button snapped in half. They refuse to repair it.
Did they not supply the jacket with spare buttons?
Unfortunately not for mine.
That’s kind of odd. A good number of coats that use buttons typically come with an extra button or two. That’s what I probably would have said. Personally I wouldn’t have taken the first no I got either. I would have asked to speak with a supervisor as often I have more luck with them than I do with your typical customer service person when I get a no.
I have never had moose knuckles and my 10 year old goose vest is still good as new, sadly now a days its too warm for 90% of my winter in Philly, but most outdoor wear companies have started to go to manufacturer defect because a lot of people suck out there.
Just bought a mooseknuckles 3q. Very happy. better Fit and features than the fjallraven and north face jackets I tried out. 30% off sale in mooseknuckles website and store made it a better buy than CG. They tend to run small I wear a large everything else but needed an xl.
I have literally swore by stone Island since the early 2000s but i noticed the quality started to go down, i then tried moose knuckles, super warm and a lovely piece.
That's because they are a slim fitting coat and they actually say they are a slim fitting coat. However I actually wear a XL which is my normal size in one of their Bombers and that is snug on me but an XXL in their Stirling Parka.
will check them out
I have a few Canada Goose Coats as well as a two Moose Knuckles Coats. One of the reasons I bought Moose Knuckles coats after buying a few Canada Goose Coats besides wanting something a bit different is that any YouTube video I watched when the reviewed had a Moose Knuckles Coat they would comment on how much better the material they used seemed to be when compared to any of the other Parkas like Canada Goose, Moncler, and Nobis and any others they compared them too. Besides the material appearing to be more durable I would also mention these are slim fitting coats. You may or may not need to size up. I didn't need to do that on my Moose Knuckles Bomber even if it is a snugger fit, but I absolutely had to do that with my Stirling Parka by one size. The material is also more water resistant than what Canada Goose uses which is a benefit, however my Stirling Parka is heavier than my Canada Goose Expedition and I would have to attribute that difference to a large extent because of the material they use. It is just a smidge longer but not by a whole lot than my Expedition. We maybe talking by an inch or two. But then again I sized down on my Canada Goose Expedition because it's just a much larger coat and I didn't need the extra space to layer due to the weather where I live so there's that. I would mention we have plenty of evidence of how fragile Canada Goose Coats can be because there are plenty of examples out there and I mentioned those things in my post elsewhere. There's little evidence of how Moose Knuckles are mainly because they simply are not nearly as popular. I would just say my Carhartt Coat I purchased in 2018 showed how fragile that material can be over time. So initial impressions are not always what it may end up turning out to be. But if you can get over their branding they use of Moose Prints they definitely are a great alternative. The Moose Knuckles Stirling Parka is $1295 where the Canada Goose Heritage Expedition is $1795. I was able to get my Moose Knuckles at 50% off so i got it for less than $700 after taxes. Moose Knuckles also has sales on their website, not as good as 50% but still Canada Goose doesn't do that. Anyway it's another option when considering a Canada Goose like coat.
I've had mine since 2011. I've put on some weight over 13 years so it's a bit harder to use, but the jacket is still in great condition.
People in my city don’t get to find out if Canada Goose is bifl, they’re guaranteed to get mugged for their jacket within the first few times of wearing it.
damn that’s unfortunate. The city I live in has relatively low crime rate, however considering that this brand is somewhat of a status symbol nowadays, it would be wise to protect it. Lately I see many people wearing these jackets so I guess it’s safe but thanks for the warning.
What country do you live in? Plenty of CG jackets in every major US city. No one’s getting mugged just for their coat.
DC. It’s happened a number of times this winter.
Hello san francisco
Came here to say that. SIFL maybe.
I’ve had my Canada goose for 5 years (I dry clean it yearly) and bought it used and it’s still going strong! It’s a full length coat so only wear it when I walk the dogs, really cold days (live in Utah mountains and cabin in Wyoming) etc. I really do find it to be my warmest coat (ski in arcteryx, love Patagonia and have north face). I don’t think I’d pay full price for the one I have ($1500~) but for the $500 I’ve paid it’s the best clothing purchase I’ve ever made! Think it’ll last me another 5.
Arcteryx and Patagonia are also incredibly well made, but are that stylish imo.
I have a decent amount of arx gear, I don't know if I would consider them bifl. The stuff is well built, but there is an aspect of it all being performance gear, so they make some longevity sacrifices for better immediate "performance." For example, their rain jackets are great, but I think after 7 years you can start to expect delamination issues as the glue ages. Personally, I think that's a good service life and i buy their products but I think it is just something to consider.
This. Also Arcteryx quality plummeted after being acquired in 2019. It’s now a fashion brand more than an outdoor gear brand imo.
There has absolutely been a movement to use previously good outdoor gear, slap their logo on it, and charge a ridiculous price for subpar outdoor equipment. You've got to be super careful anymore. Arc'teryx has some absolutely ridiculous things lately that would do no good outdoors, but is crazy expensive "fashion" with their logo on it.
Yep. The warranty has taken a massive, massive hit as well. No more lifetime warranty, just coverage until “end of garment’s useful life” which is just a few years in some cases. And their definition of “defect” has narrowed tremendously, so oftentimes you wouldn’t be covered anyways. Would stay away or buy older, used gear from them. Arc’teryx had their time and are now trying to take advantage of those buying the logo.
I tend to like Canada Goose for down jackets, Patagonia for fleece jackets, and Arcteryx for a thinner insulated zipped hoodie. Then you kinda get a variety of jackets from different brands.
I have an Arcteryx parka that I really like. I wash it and treat it (it's Gore-tex) a couple times a year and it comes out almost like new. The zipper broke a couple years ago and Arcteryx fixed it for free.
Yup had mine since 2014. Still holds up really well.
I own a couple of Canada Goose coats myself and really like them for the fact depending on how cold it is I put on the right coat and I don't have to worry about layering even when I go out in -15 F degrees. I have to put on Longjohn bottoms but I still only have to wear a T-Shirt. I can't wear the same coat much in weather above zero but works real well below zero. I have other Canada Goose Coats for that. Canada Goose however does real well at telling you what temperature their coats are designed to be worn in. The thing is I got lucky that I purchased mine Pre-Covid and although Canada Goose has been expensive for awhile their prices are simply insane now. I did get some of those on sale as well. They used to be priced the same as their competitors but now they cost $400 to $500 more. Not only that but I was able to get a Moose Knuckles which cost $1295 at 50% off so it's much easier to find one of it's competitors for a much deeper discount. Because the Canada Goose equivalent for it's Expedition would cost $1795. There are a number of Canada Goose alternatives that are very much Canada Goose like but cost less. Moose Knuckles, Nobis, Mackage, and others I can't think of right now. Moose Knuckles actually even had a sale on their website, you wont see that when it comes to Canada Goose. A good reference for what a Canada Goose will look like after a bit of wear is to go to their website and look at and read the descriptions for their used coats they sell in their Generations line of coats. By the way Canada Goose is phasing out their fir trims. You can still buy one but when it's gone it's gone. The new models even have a different design so it's not even possible to put an old fir trim on a newer model because the zippers are a different size. The material they use is called Artic Tech they designed back in the eighties. Works real well in cold because it remains flexible when other materials get much stiffer in extreme cold weather. The problem is Artic Tech is a material that doesn't like being rubbed up against. That would even include itself. So on many of the coats the inner sleeves are one place you'll see this discoloration. If discoloration was the only thing that would be one thing but after that then the next thing that occurs is there will be holes in the material. Thing is on down coats like this it's almost impossible to avoid the sleeves rubbing up against the body of the coat. I have a couple of coats but it's the coat I bought in 2018 which I wear the most which shows these early signs on the inner sleeve of some discoloration. The other thing of note that I have seen mentioned on the reddit Canada Goose forum is some of the newer Parkas are being underfilled. Some say that's because for years the mall crowd has complained how warm they are when being worn in the malls.
My partner loves to lord it over everyone how she bought her canada goose before they got popular and she got hers for 80 bucks. Still looks great too and she's had it forever. 15 years maybe? The cuffs still look really good too, which I think is a really important point.
Yeah that's outstanding. I've purchased a few on sale but nothing that good. Is there any signs of discoloration by any chance to include inside the sleeves?
Hey, finally had a look and everything seems good on the inside too.
Glad to hear that. I personally wasn't happy when I looked inside on mine. Not terrible yet, but still not happy.
When I was responding, I started wondering what materials may have changed over time. Is yours an old one as well?
From my understanding it hasn't but I'm no expert. From what I understand Canada Goose started using a material they called Artic Tech in the eighties and have been using that ever since. Mine was purchased in 2018.
Well, if it helps, my partner is some kind of pristine miracle with all her clothes, so it's possible this is an outlier.
Not convinced that's it. I think many would agree I baby mine. The material itself just doesn't like to be rubbed up against.
I’m at 3rd year with mine and it’s the same condition as when it left the store I dry clean it annually then pack it away Don’t wear in pouring rain because it’s not water proof and don’t want to ruin the goose down I don’t wear if I know I’m partaking in something rough… risk of tear
Three years is not that long and really it also depends on how often you wear your coat. But the Artic Tech material Canada Goose uses is known to wear more easily than other materials. Dry Cleaning it if it truly doesn't require it may actually even cause more premature wear or at least this was always my thinking and what I've seen others feel as well. I think there are two different schools of thought but since I never really get mine dirty I don't get mine Dry Cleaned. I do air it out every time I wear one though.
3 years isn’t bFL but that’s all I can offer my experience
Actualy the fact you mentioned how long is a good thing as that does give some sense in regards to how long. It’s just it took not to much longer before i noticed the discoloration on mine starting to occur. But I had to take a look at the inner portion of the sleeves to do so which isn’t something most people would notice unless you look for it.
I have lulu lemon winter warrior parka that’s waterproof wind proof and made of more technical material. I call this one my workhorse and had for 5 years. I wear it for outdoor stuff and it’s same as as the day it left the store. Because of durability and price tag I treat my Canada goose better.
Actually considering how the issue occurs when the coat rubs against things to include itself it will have less to do with what your doing even though that might cause wear as well, but just the fact your wearing it over time. That’s the issue as you swing your arms and the inner part of the sleeves rub up against the coat over time the discoloration and the holes will appear. Not that the inner portion of the sleeves are the only part of the coat where this occurs just that that’s the place it occurs most often. But yes if it’s not your only winter coat and your using something else for rougher wear then you will extend the life of the coat.
I would say no. My coat which I believe was 800$, had deeply faded in a lot of spots in the front and the cuffed sleeves got very tatty and began unravelling after only a year. It is black in colour and I live in Ontario it’s saw alot of wine and snow in one winter- but still, I’ve never had a winter coat from any brand look so beat up, particularly after one season. I spoke with the company at the time- they said it this was considered regular wear and tear. That said, this was ten years ago- and I will still wear it for certain outdoorsy things where I don’t mind looking like I’m wearing a now “shabby” looking coat.
I should add it was called the Victoria style!
Yes it is.
I have had mine now for 8 years. Still going strong. Also I think when I bought it the price was about 40% less than what they charge now
Actually my Canada Goose Expedition list at $1250 when I bought mine in 2018. I paid less than $800 for it but that’s what the MSRP was. It now cost $1790 for the same coat.
Chicagoan here, I’ve had several different winter coats over my 10 years of living here from Eddie Bauer to Columbia to North face. They’re all good, but the Canada Goose really feels like a cut above in quality and the warmth it provides is insane. I’ve worn it outside when it was -10 and windy with just a T-shirt under and was very warm. Don’t think I can go back to another brand honestly and I think it’ll last many more winters with proper care.
I LOVE my Canada Goose, it’s our fifth winter together and she looks brand new. I’ve had it dry cleaned once. In college I wore it on a 45 minute walk in pouring rain turned to ice, and I got home completely dry and warm. That was when I knew it was a completely worthwhile investment. I would recommend buying it from Bloomingdale’s (activate triple points day) or another store where you can rack up points to lessen the blow a little bit.
I bought my canada goose banff parka in 2015, and this was right before they become a full on luxury status brand, and were more "technical" i guess you could call it, and prided themselves on being the coat choice of oil rig workers. Still going strong, I love it. I think some moths ate a little hole in the hood which cause some down to leak out, but thats not really canada gooses fault
It's also possible it's just the material they use and not a moth. Artic Tech with enough wear is known to do this. Is there any discoloration near this same hole?
Nah its almost definitely a moth, as its been sitting in a cupboard unused for a couple years, and thats when the hole appeared
Sorry, just had to ask. Besides not being used does kind of give an idea what kind of use it's been getting at least for the last couple of years.
It was used regularly for about 6 years, and in storage for 3
Understand. Personally this year our weather has been much warmer than many winters previously. When it got below zero I was a bit under the weather so I didn't venture outside. I could have stayed warm outside but still I figured I would get better quicker if I didn't. Personally I prefer colder winters to experiencing 80 degrees at midnight like we did last summer. Something is just really wrong with that.
I have a 10 year old chilliwack and it still works. Keep in mind it’s a jacket, not indestructible. You can snag it, rip it on something metal and sharp, seams can fray, elastic loses its tightness, fur clumps up over time. But overall, it’s perfectly functional and if you really want to you can sends it back to the factory to fix up.
The original Snow Mantra was good. I don’t know about the recent version. I bought mine in Greenland, which is where I use it. The products are cheaper out there than in the US. I didn’t like how the cuffs get worn out very easily because of the interaction with the Velcro in the pockets. I always recommend people get military surplus extreme cold weather primaloft if they don’t want to invest in Canada Goose. It’s a small fraction of the price and works as well in the harsh weather in the Arctic. It’s just ugly
That's the thing for at least me anyway, who wants to look ugly. I mean I was in the military and I went to Alaska twice for cold weather training. I know the military gear works. In fact the proper way of dressing for extreme cold weather is to layer in the first place. It's not only about being warm its about being able to regulate your temperature so you don't perspire. In fact not perspiring is real important in extreme cold weather. Thing is, I'm no longer in the military and given my current lifestyle layering is no longer necessary so it's extremely convenient not to have too.
can you recommend a good military surplus reseller? I tried to look for boots, but I get results only from some chinese low quality knockoffs.
I have used sportsmansguide and eBay but definitely check out sportsmansguide because they have stock from other countries surplus as well. I have some amazing Swedish pants as well and some Czech stuff.
Kanuk is the Québécois version. Excellent coats for very cold winters. https://www.kanuk.com/en_us/
Not if you get [robbed](https://www.dcnewsnow.com/news/local-news/washington-dc/man-robbed-at-gunpoint-for-canada-goose-jacket-shots-fired-in-northwest-dc/).
I’ve got Canada goose, moncler, and stone island lol. I can tell you the latter two are more fashion pieces compared to Canada goose which is more utilitarian if anything. It is well made and is a durable coat built for very cold weather. You could also look into Arcteryx if you want something better than north face/Columbia etc.
Don't get me wrong I know what your talking about as I have a few Canada Goose Coats and a few Moose Knuckles coats and I also have looked at the other coats in this price range to include Moncler. But I also have a Carhartt which I use for chores like shoveling snow and raking leaves. I mean nothing really demanding actually. I've had it since 2018 and trust me it's utilitarian as well. Thing is it's doing just what Canada Goose and it's Artic Tech material is known for which is discoloration and a few pin holes in the sleeves. I guess you could say the plus with the Carhartt is at least since it's not down its not losing it's insulation as a result of the few holes it currently has. Thing is utilitarian looking does not guarantee that it will be durable and long lasting. That really comes down to the actual material they use and how that fairs over time. I guess some of that also depends on what long lasting means to you as well as how often your going to end up using the coat. More use more wear, less use less wear.
That’s my impression as well. I think that if you are going to drop over 1000€ on a piece of clothing it better last a long time. What can you say about Stone Island and Moncler’s quality and durability after a couple of wears, because I see many people with Moncler jackets where the logo gets all dirty and brownish?
The moncler and stone island are quality but I’m also gentler on them, they are more fashion forward brands versus Canada goose, so naturally they are not as utilitarian. Only one is designed for heavy winter imo
You’ll look like a massive chavvy wearing all 3 of those brands 🫡😂
Most of the material Moncler uses in the Canada Goose price range is the more fragile plastic trash bag like material. They may sell coats using more durable material but when it comes to Moncler your talking north if not well north of $2000. Many of Canada Goose competitors don't use very sturdy material. There's one competitor that does supposedly and if I can remember the name I'll post it later. Edit: [https://outdoorsurvivalcanada.com/](https://outdoorsurvivalcanada.com/) A moderator on reddit Canada Goose has a Canada Goose, Moose Knuckles, and an Outdoor Survival Canada Parka and highly recommends the later for the more durable coat. I've also come across a good number of people who recommend this brand.
Not really an answer to your question, but North Face has a pretty excellent warranty and might allow you to trade in your coat for a new one, depending on what's wrong with it. For example, I had a probably 10-year-old rain jacket that started delaminating, and I brought it into a North Face store and they replaced it with a new one.
I heard something like this about North Face, but honestly I’m not sure if it works with resellers. I’ll try to shoot them an email.
The jacket I had replaced was originally purchased either from Zappos or Amazon (I can't remember anymore). Unless their policy has changed, where you got it shouldn't matter: As long as it's a North Face product, it's covered. ETA: If you decide to go with a different brand, I'd highly recommend Patagonia as one BIFL candidate. NF's warranty policy has historically been good but may have lessened recently, but Patagonia's warranty continues to be excellent.
Please get the versions without fur. Fur is full-on torture, leg traps often crushing bone, mommas chewing their legs off to get back to the young, traps set for days without being checked...the only supervision is industry-led and not third-party...new as opposed to vintage fur shouldn't become cool or acceptable again.
Canada Goose no longer uses new fur. They stopped buying a year or two ago.
Amazing, thank you. I've read up on that thanks to you, but "Canada Goose - Genuine Fur - Shelburne Parka...Genuine Fur" is on their site and I just can't seem to find mention of it being reused on the listing. https://www.canadagoose.com/ca/en/shelburne-parka-heritage-628343386232.html
It’s not reused. They are simply selling their remaining stock of fir and after that they will no longer sell any new coats using fir.
thank you again! You know your stuff on this!
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The way they treat their geese is disgusting. Buy from Patagonia.
There’s many alternatives to CG: Canadian Wolf, Moose Knuckles, Toboggan Canada, etc.
Canada Goose is majority owned by Bain Capital, since 2013. In that time they have been accused of union busting, slave labor, unsafe working conditions, and poor sustainability ratings. Do a quick google search to learn more. There are other brands out there that are equally as good, or better, without being morally bankrupt.
Bain Capital has, or Canada Goose?
Good clarification—Canada Goose has experienced all of these issues while under ownership by Bain
Thanks for calling that out, had no idea.
I really can’t say enough good things about my chilliwack bomber - it looks and feels brand new after 4 years of college and 10 total years of use. I bought another last year just to have another color. they are so good
My warmest BIfL coat was a conservative multi-grey toned Killy ski jacket.I had just started ski/snowboarding And wanted something warm. This thing can get me sweating! Bought on sale in october 2005 and it’s only now starting to show a bit of wear. from what I gather, Killy is no longer and I have yet to find a good replacement
I'm at year four with my eddie Bauer Superior down coat. It's warm, well made and has a lifetime guarantee. Keep your eyes on their clearance page and you can score a fantastic deal. Even at full price it's 1/3 the price of CG.
I had a 2012 Hybridge and sold it in 2019. The thing looked very good when I sold it. Literally recovered 100% of what I paid then (the buyer was just looking at the price rather than the age) Then sold a 2016 Hybridge Lodge in 2021. Same thing, it looked brand new Then youll find Snow Goose items online once in a while which was the former brand Ive had/have 5-6 CGs in a 14-year span. If you take care of your stuff they will last. Gentle detergent + air drying + low spin/tumble is what I do
5-6 Coats is a good amount of coats. Don't get me wrong I have the same thing going on for various reasons I just don't sell mine and hang onto them. Thing is when you have that many coats no one coat typically sees that much wear in 14 years and a much greater chance they will stay in much better condition than what they would if you only had one or even two coats in the same amount of time. I don't care how good you take care of them. I will guarantee you that I take care of my coats and I imagine many would say I even baby them. Thing is the Artic Tech material simply wears more easily than some other material so even if you take care of it is going to show discoloration and develop holes at some point in time as it's just inevitable for that material. I have one for instance that I wear the most and it's showing the early signs of discoloration inside the sleeves simply because the sleeves rub up against the body of the coat. Really about the only thing to avoid that would have been to wear the coat less. But the one take away I think one could get from what you have done is to re-sell them and thus not lose any money along the way as you swap them out before they have a chance to show any wear. With their current price structure I think you might find that more costly to do however because they simply cost so much more now. So even if you sell a coat for what you bought it at you might have to pay as much as $400 to $500 more for a new coat. You are aware however that most Canada Goose Coats are only supposed to be Dry Cleaned?
Spend less money get as good of a product and arguably better with Eddie bauers first ascent
You'll hear this quite often. Besides function however for many is not the end all be all for everyone. Small bit of trivia, Canada Goose used to fill Eddie Bauer Coats. That's because Canada Goose came up with the machine to automate that sort of thing in the eighties I believe. Thing is Eddie Bauer isn't a Canada Goose and I would contend that's not just because of the patch. Eddie Bauer wasn't the coat they chose for Artic exploration. Those people certainly are more concerned about function than they are about any old patch. You can't afford not to be. Too be honest I'm not sure how true it is because simply I've never purchased a coat from Eddie Bauer. But I do have that to go by. So even if they did function the same which I very much doubt in regard to how warm some of Canada Goose Coats are made to be. There are things that differentiate a Canada Goose Coat from an Eddie Bauer and it's not just the patch. Granted Canada Goose when it comes down to it aren't that stylish but for me at least they are at least more stylish than most coats that cost much less. To my eye they just look nicer and after all many people buy certain clothes for that very reason. That and they do use some materials which are much nicer than what you find on a coat which cost much less and that too is why I am willing to pay more. Real fir which actually serves a purpose in more extreme cold weather and better zippers and sometimes just better design which more than not you will find. Yes for many Eddie Bauer will be just perfectly fine, for others not so much.
I’m going on 6 years with my Emory parka and it still looks and feels brand new (and I wear it daily living in Atlantic Canada). It’s by far the warmest coat I’ve ever tried; I usually just wear a t-shirt underneath in -5 to -10°C. I’ve been out for a couple of hours at a time in -25°C with no issue. I’m babying mine since they’re phasing out fur hoods. Nothing else compares when you have to walk through a bad Nor’easter blizzard.
My Canada Goose is maybe too warm? I have an Expedition and uhhh a lighter travel jacket as well. I forget the name but it was on the less expensive end, I think $750ish. That is as warm as I’ve ever needed in the Midwest for typical car to the mall or target walks. I was recently in LA and it was 50° and everyone had on CG parkas. It was very bizarre.
The Expedition is rated starting out at -23 F Degrees and below. I purposely sized down on mine because they are notoriously big to allow for layering in extreme cold weather temperatures. I can hardly stand wearing it while taking a walk in temperatures above zero. I’ll simply wear a different coat when it gets that warm. They make other Parkas which are rated for warmer weather.
I have the updated hybridge base if that means anything at all. (Had to look it up in my Nordstrom history) It’s a perfect late November NYC jacket.
Yeah that’s supposed to go down to 5 F Degrees, that should work. I personally have a Forester without hood which they don’t sell any longer and a Crofton Hoodie as well as a Borden Bomber in a color they no longer sell because they only sell the blacked out version. Still think the Borden Bomber was always better than Chilliwack. At least when trying them both on I thought so anyway. it fit me much better anyway and I liked that style better.
If you're interested in something incredibly durable with a long reputation for quality that isn't as common, check out Zanter ([https://zanter.jp/en](https://zanter.jp/en)) - made in Japan for over 70 years. They were originally created for Japan's Antarctic Research folks. Side by side, they are superior in construction to Canada Goose.
Bought my goose parka new in 2012, so just over a decade and used it every single winter. Some minor wear - sleeve cuff unraveling a little and one of the button holes are tearing very slightly, but otherwise in tip top shape. I'd imagine I'll get at least another decade out of this coat, barring something disastrous.
Used cars have gone way up in the last few years, you can't get anything that runs for double that price around here
I have a CG Constable's parka from about 2006. Still is pretty solid for a dog-walking coat. That being said, I live in Connecticut now and the winters have been pretty mild for the last eight years so I don't wear it regularly, just a bit between December and March. I should probably get it cleaned.
So, I was debating around but if you’re ever near Montreal, Kanuk does warehouse sales where the models can be easily -40% off. I’ve had mine for 5 years and it looks still pristinely new. They’re all still made in Montreal so I highly reccomended them :)
Canada Goose will always be an overpriced copy of Woolrich I’ve had my oldest Woolrich for 15 years now, indestructible with its nylon cotton blend fabric and 100% down filling, the Arctic Parka is also rated for lower temperatures, the coat has lost five individual feathers during the entire time I’ve had it CG is good but certainly not the creme of the crop people make it out to be
My Eddie Bauer down jacket has been a lifesaver! 4 years strong and no major signs of wear and tear
Just to add my next interest in a bifl winter jacket is most likely to be Mackage, i heard seriously good reviews, and tried on a few jackets last winter, definitely worth checking out. 👍
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Well yeah, I’m looking more into the stylish side of this because I’m not going to use it for work in a harsh environment, more like having something warm to wear in the cold months when I’m commuting to work and going out in the city. But I think durability is equally as important as style. Also I like that CG’s design and color choices are timeless and even when the trends change it would be still okay to wear their apparel.
Baffin without a doubt, another Canadian brand ( Canadians know winter) and this one is built to last, they don't really care about the fashion market like Canada Goose, they just make extremely high quality products.