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Now’s a Great Time to Get a Pricey Winter Parka for Less

Winter parka sales offer spring buyers an opportunity to save on this core piece of otherwise pricey apparel.
Written by Austin Beck-Doss
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Jackets come in many forms, but the tried-and-true winter parka is the warmest — and arguably most stylish — of the bunch. In frosty cities like Detroit and the ever-bitter Buffalo, warm, well-fitted outerwear can spell the difference between comfort and misery. With the right parka in your life, grocery runs and dog walks can become a joyous outing instead of an arctic quest.

Parkas possess heaps of value, but they don’t come cheap. High-loft down insulation and quality face fabrics are pricey materials, and most great parkas are big-ticket items. Much like a new truck or a fresh pair of skis, parkas are a steep up-front investment that can yield many years of reliable service.

Fortunately, late-winter parka sales create ample opportunity to score a high-dollar insulated jacket on the cheap. As folks begin planning their fair-weather spring and summer adventures, puffy parkas hit the discount rack in droves.

We’ve combed the market, and two currently on-sale parkas stand out. Both are new for this season, both have proven their toasty goodness, and both are currently marked down over 50%. Now is the best time to buy.

Half Price Parkas on Sale Now

Marmot WarmCube GORE-TEX Golden Mantle Jacket

Specs

  • Fit Mid-length and oversized
  • Shell GORE-TEX Infinium
  • Insulation 700-fill goose down with Down Defender moisture repellent
  • Weight Unknown
Now’s a Great Time to Get a Pricey Winter Parka for Less

Pros

  • Comfortable
  • Innovative baffle design
  • Timeless styling
  • Long length

Cons

  • Zipper can catch on storm flap
  • Only two hand pockets

Marmot’s WarmCube Golden Mantle Parka is currently available for $259 — nearly $300 off the retail price.

I’ve been testing this parka for several months, and it has quickly earned a place on my entryway coat rack. Exceptionally cozy, the Golden Mantle has a nice long cut that covers my thighs and butt. It’s the classic parka — with an oversized hood, massive cargo pockets, and a “wind-proof” GORE-Tex face fabric, the Golden Mantle is a wearable sleeping bag with timeless style. You can’t go wrong with 700-fill goose down — especially at this price.

Men’s and women’s sizes are available.

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Backcountry ALLIED Down Parka

Specs

  • Fit Mid-length, regular
  • Shell DWR-treated nylon
  • Insulation 700-fill RDS-certified down
  • Weight 2 lbs. 10 oz. (men's medium)
Now’s a Great Time to Get a Pricey Winter Parka for Less

Pros

  • Great value
  • Wrist gaskets seal out cold air
  • Adjustable hood

Cons

  • Small pockets

At $139, 700-fill down parkas don’t come much cheaper. Backcountry’s ALLIED Down Parka is a simple-yet-effective outer layer for urban use. I’ve been testing one for several weeks, and it insulates just as well as some parkas that cost four times as much.

By far, the best quality of this parka is the down that fills its baffles. Certified by the Responsible Down Standard, the down is lofty and well-dispersed. At both wrists, an elastic gasket works to seal out chilly winds — a major asset in windy cities like Chicago or Des Moines.

Aside from the slightly cramped hand warmer pockets, this parka has an impressive feature set. The oversized hood layers well, and the two-way front zipper with snap buttons adds utility.

The pictured winter parka is only available in men’s sizes, but a women’s version is also currently discounted at $244.

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Austin Beck-Doss
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Austin Beck-Doss is a Staff Writer at GearJunkie. Austin has been writing about climbing, hiking, and snowsports for 6+ years. Prior to that, Austin worked as a rock climbing and wilderness guide.

 

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