Backcountry

GORE-TEX Down Parka - Past Season - Women's

Great value — quality and style

Familiarity:

I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions

I just got this coat and am excited to wear it to my son’s hockey games all winter. Love the sophisticated, modern clean lines compared to the big ballooned puffy coats with fur hoods. Plus it’s waterproof, light yet warm, and has tons of pockets. Love the adjustable hood. Contrary to other reviews, I felt it ran a little large on the bottom. I’m 5’3” and 120lbs, ordered the S. The top half feels good — room for layers without feeling bulky, but the bottom flares out a tiny bit more than I would have liked. Still, would not go smaller bc the top might be constricting. Loving the navy color too!

Great everyday parka

Familiarity:

I've used it several times

This seems like just about the best value parka you can get. I got this last year and wore it all winter. This has nice features, and is awesome for wet, gross days. Pockets for days - and the giant pockets in the front can fit a LOT of things. The hood is a little large but that means it completely covers me. Nice length, looks good. Agree with a previous reviewer that the main downside is the lack of a hangtab; it's a bit annoying to hang off the hood; maybe I'll sew one in eventually. I have not had any problems with the zipper yet - double zip works well. I was hoping it would be a little warmer - it's been good for freezing temps (~30 F) but maybe not way below, at least not for long periods of time. I'm 32-26-36 and got an XS, seems true to size, still has room for a thick sweater.

Incredible value at a bargain price!

Familiarity:

I've used it several times

I purchased this coat for my partner in the summer when it was discounted. I was a little nervous about buying Backcountry's store brand, but this jacket has exceeded all expectations. It is waterproof, warm, and stylish. My wife absolutely loves it. I followed other reviewers and bought up 1 size and it is a perfect fit. Our only complaint about the coat is that it lacks a hanging tab, making it very hard to hang on a wall hook.

Great Parka!

My daughter is off to university in Minnesota so we were looking for a very warm, waterproof coat. She does not care for the puffy coat look which limited our options. Nor was she looking to layer a lot when going from extreme cold walking across campus into warm classrooms or dorms. Layers would create a lot of material to juggle. This coat fits the bill perfectly. The "puffiness" is hidden under the Goretex outer, it is long to cover her when it gets really cold, the hood is very deep to hide from extreme winds and the waterproof Goretex is perfect for snowstorms. She loves the thumb holes to help keep the sleeves from riding up. She is 5'8, 125 lbs but with really broad shoulders and long arms. Based on reviews we bought both the L and XL. The L fits great. Now we wait for winter to see if it is as warm as we think it will be.

Runs big but such a nice coat!

Familiarity:

I returned this product before using it

I am 4' 10" and very petite but had to get a size M just for it to fit around my chest and that was tight, which made the sleeves, shoulders, and length way too long. I really with this was made in petite sizes because this is such a wonderful coat, I was very disappointed I had to return it. I have said this runs small because I can't imagine someone needing a coat at that length and sleeve size to be so small around the body.

Very warm but

Familiarity:

I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions

I felt very constricted. Large is the size I get for all tops and jackets but I couldn?t bend my arms comfortably and it really brought out my love handles °\_(?)_/° I would go up one size.