Olive parka recommendations in Canada
Hey everyone, I'm looking for an olive parka in Toronto and looking to spend less than $700 CAD. I was thinking about getting the Fjallraven NUUK and I'm wondering if that's the best value for the money? Other options I've considered are Frank and Oak's "Capital" and UNIQLO's "Ultra warm hybrid down".
https://www.fjallraven.com/ca/en-ca/men/jackets/parkas/nuuk-parka-m2
https://ca.frankandoak.com/collections/men-outerwear/products/1410254-556?nosto_source=cmp&nosto=513879396
https://www.uniqlo.com/ca/en/products/E459679-000?colorCode=COL57&sizeCode=SMA003
Nuuk Parka M
Comfortable, warm parka that effectively keeps out wind, rain and cold temperatures.
Frank And Oak Canada
The Capital Parka in Rosin
Shop The Capital Parka — PrimaLoft® ThermoPlume™ insulation, vegan fibre that outperforms down feather. Keeps you warm down to -30ºC (-22ºF). Wind- and water-proof.
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If value for money is the goal the Uniqlo is undoubtedly the best value
For $700 cad you should be buying something that looks sick, functionality is a given at that price point
I'm lukewarm on the UNIQLO because they use cheap buttons for the inner pockets and the front hand pockets only open upwards and not from the sides. That's a last resort for me if everything else sells out.
What are some options that would look good at that price point?
Looks like you're looking for something insulated + waterproof?
Yeah
Canoe Club
FrizmWORKS Vincent M1965 Fishtail Parka 004 | Olive | Canoe Club
Based on the original M65 Fishtail Parka, this version has a great modern fit with a cotton/nylon blend outer to keep you dry and a full quilt liner that can be removed and worn on its own. Classic details like a removable hood, stand collar, large hand pockets, and adjustable everything make this a perfect go-to jacke
There are also a bunch of military surplus parkas on eBay well within your budget
eBay
Fishtail Parka Army Genuine US M65 Original Winter Lined Hooded Lon...
Fishtail Parka. COLOUR: ORIGINAL OLIVE DRAB. CONSISTING OF THREE PIECES: OUTER SHELL, DETACHABLE LINING AND DETACHABLE FUR HOOD. ALL REAL ORIGINAL USA GI. DETACHABLE HOOD WITH REAL SYNTHETIC FUR TRIMMING AND DRAW STRING CLOSURE.
Search for m51 or m65 parkas
Hadn't considered fishtail parkas but I'll check it out.