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Consensus on Canada Goose jackets?
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Only if it's wearing a jacket.Or maybe the Canadian Goose.
Real Canada Goose coats are the real deal for Canadian winters. Least they were when we bought ours a few years ago. Get used in the Arctic regularly, and in deep winter conditions in the South.
The fabric is cotton and won’t last 2 years of regular wear. Try Kanuk if you’re in the market for a premium Canadian jacket.
I have multiple jackets from both companies. Kanuk wins hands down.
I have multiple jackets from both companies. Kanuk wins hands down.
hi.
not overpriced.
good value for money.
however, down quality (feathers to down ratio) in Canada Goose jackets i have found out (at factory level) to be incorrect on some products. most likely a factory "mistake". but the brand Canada Goose has had poor quality problems.
It is. I have a $400 down j crew coat that is just as warm if not warmer. More than half the cost.. from someone who lives in the cold I promise you, Canada Goose is not twice as good. It’s just twice the price. And I’d argue mine is more usable. It has more pockets and isn’t bulky.
In all fairness a 25$ jacket at Walmart will not keep you warm in cold Canadian winters. A decent coat that will keep you warm for an hour or more outside at -40C will run you at least 300$.
Funny but have had mine for close to 25 years. Still in great condition. Not gently used either.
Yeah, you do need to pay for something that will have very good insulating properties, but imo, Canada Goose seems to have crossed over and is now a status symbol. I'm not saying their coats won't keep you warm, but you can save yourself 700 (or so) dollars, it just won't have that fancy patch that people strive for.
I live in a mountainous area and recreate a great deal in sub zero temps. There is definitely a diminishing returns thing going on. Quality is important when you break down the value of the jacket. If you only wear it from the car to the office why spend more than $40-$50?
If you walk outdoors to work or wait in a bus stop a bit more insulation is up your alley and for quality $200-$300.
My heaviest jacket for wildlife photography is from LL Bean the kind with fur hood it was right around $500. (Trust me that one doesn't win any fashion awards).
Soooo at the end of the day I personally wouldn't think someone with a $1k jacket was anything other than foolish with their money, particularly if they were living in a southern latitude. Status symbol to me would be a private jet. Most can cobble together $1k, few can afford a jet. (I cannot)
If you walk outdoors to work or wait in a bus stop a bit more insulation is up your alley and for quality $200-$300.
My heaviest jacket for wildlife photography is from LL Bean the kind with fur hood it was right around $500. (Trust me that one doesn't win any fashion awards).
Soooo at the end of the day I personally wouldn't think someone with a $1k jacket was anything other than foolish with their money, particularly if they were living in a southern latitude. Status symbol to me would be a private jet. Most can cobble together $1k, few can afford a jet. (I cannot)
