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I’m looking for a winter parka for work. I’ve gone through a couple of carharts and really don’t find them warm enough.

Anyone have recommendations?

Thanks!
 
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Layers are your friend!

Depending on your needs (water resistance/abrasion resistance) you can use an outer layer that fits over a mid layer for warmth. I use a ECWCS level 5 or 6 over a Patagonia nano or different fleeces down to single digits Fahrenheit.
 
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+1 ^^^ I always suggest layering...

I wear/own a few down jacket in different thickness for different weather mainly from the North Face...( their better stuff is very durable) and I wear them underneath my work jacket of choice... it extendeds the life of both and they can be layered with other items which will give you even more option... the Denali jacket I wear below has 10 years of extreme use... and I mean it, carrying chainsaws and doing tree work, backcountry camping and climbing,

My most common jacket combo is my Northface Denali and a Filson tin coat and hood
As the temp goes down, I either add a layer or up the level of insulation...

It’s gotten so cold on occasion I’ve worn my mountain climbing parka and an oversized carhartt.... But you’ll start sweating if it’s above -17*C or 0*F
 
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What kind of work do you do ? Lying in the snow ? Standing in the middle of nowhere holding survey sticks? In and out of warmth into the freezing cold ? In and out of equipment as an operator ? I ask as some clothing articles may not fit your bill. Also a big one, do you have to wear fall restraint ? Lots of companies stipulate all fall restraint is to be worn outside of all clothing . ***** but their playpen they payou to be in , their rules . I find insulated coveralls with leg zippers to allow removal with boots on and any coat with a waist storm flap to be ideal but I’m not outside for more than a couple of hours at a time . Also is reflective gear required ?
 
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A leather sheepskin bomber jacket is the warmest thing I have ever seen but
it is probably not practical for most things.
 
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ive said:
I’m looking for a winter parka for work. I’ve gone through a couple of carharts and really don’t find them warm enough.

Anyone have recommendations?

Thanks!
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What's your line of work?
I own and operate a tree service and work year round I use Carhart as a outer wear layer and polar fleece layers (multiple depending on just how cold) under that.
 
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I have a jacket that I bought at Eastern Mountain Sports almost 20 years ago. It is so warm that I can't wear it if the temperatures are above zero degrees Fahrenheit. If I do I'll start sweating. It is incredible comfortable too. I'll see later on tonight what it is called and if they still make it.

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Dress in layers!

Merino wool base layer. I like turtle necks and sleeves with thumb holes. Amazing how much warmer your hands will stay when your wrists aren't exposed. Pants too.

Merino wool mid layer. Again I like turtle necks, but like them with a zipper to regulate heat.

If I am working outside, huge jackets are just to cumbersome. I prefer a thinner canvas type jacket so you don't look dexterity.
 
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If you are near Calgary check out Guardian. I had one made about 10 years ago. Choice of fill and outer fabric. Mine is FR with safety stripes. I have used it when it got to about -40.
 
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rtz said:
...Also I have read for years the Milwaukee heated jackets are awesome and I will get one, one of these winters:

https://www.milwaukeetool.com/Products/Work-Gear/Heated-Gear
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Awesome is a stretch, but I like mine.

I have the jacket with chest, back and hand warming zones. With everything off it isn't all that warm. It only gets warm when you start using power. The good thing about that is that it's pretty versatile across a range of temperatures and exertion levels. However, it sends as much heat out through the surface as it sends back in to you.

My suggestion would be to buy the heated jacket in a snug fit, and then put a lightweight parka over it. That gives you the best of both worlds.

As for battery life, the numbers are greatly exaggerated. If you run it on full power, you get 2-3 hours on an M18 battery (which makes a HUGE bulge in the pocket). Maybe an hour on an M12, but I don't know, as I haven't tried.
 
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rlitman said:
Awesome is a stretch, but I like mine.

I have the jacket with chest, back and hand warming zones. With everything off it isn't all that warm. It only gets warm when you start using power. The good thing about that is that it's pretty versatile across a range of temperatures and exertion levels. However, it sends as much heat out through the surface as it sends back in to you.

My suggestion would be to buy the heated jacket in a snug fit, and then put a lightweight parka over it. That gives you the best of both worlds.

As for battery life, the numbers are greatly exaggerated. If you run it on full power, you get 2-3 hours on an M18 battery (which makes a HUGE bulge in the pocket). Maybe an hour on an M12, but I don't know, as I haven't tried.
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We've got 2 of the M12 sweatshirts, and an M18 adapter for my 2.0Ah battery (the 9.0 is too bulky). i'd say 2 hours on high is legit for a standard M12 battery in good shape. 3-4hours on high with the m18 2.0.
 
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R_einan said:
Layers are your friend!

Depending on your needs (water resistance/abrasion resistance) you can use an outer layer that fits over a mid layer for warmth.
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This ! If you have been wearing Carhart that means you are working is a rough environment. Few other outerwear will hold up.

Shift to Carhart quilted winter (used to be black instead of duck), wear bib overalls. Your first layer needs to breath, so no cotton !! A wool or wool blend shirt and a good heavy hooded sweat shirt before your outer coat.
 
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Big Bill Arctic Parka:


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http://flameresistant.bigbill.com/products/m305us7








Carhartt Extremes Arctic Parka:


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https://www.carhartt.com/products/carhartt-flame-resistant-outerwear/FR-Extremes-Arctic-Parka-100783






Helly Hansen Brandon Parka:

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https://www.hhworkwear.com/en_ca_ww/brandon-parka-76315












All of these are probably available without the reflective stripes if you don't require them and want to same some cash.... And it's been mentioned already, but layering is the ticket to staying warm on those extremely cold days! Also, have you considered heavy insulated coveralls?
 
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Honestly, I would recommend layers, also make sure that there are some pit zippers, those are really important in order to regulate the temps when you start sweating.
 
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