Down filled parka Calgary
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Down filled parka Calgary
Will I need one in Calgary? I have the chance to buy one with 31% off and wondering if I should get it. I have a ski jacket and level 2 wool coat and wonder if (with layers) they will get me through. And no I have no idea what level 2 cold proof is either but guessing it won't be suitable in -35 without thermals and layers
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Re: Down filled parka Calgary
Im guessing you are a woman so just buy it. Its not a case of needing its a case of I want especially if they have it in your favourite colour.
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Re: Down filled parka Calgary
Yes I am a woman (who hates shopping) but will I need it or will what I have do? I only want to buy it if it's needed.
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Have no idea what a level 2 jacket would be but your ski jacket should be fine especially if you have layers too.
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Re: Down filled parka Calgary
Will I need one in Calgary? I have the chance to buy one with 31% off and wondering if I should get it. I have a ski jacket and level 2 wool coat and wonder if (with layers) they will get me through. And no I have no idea what level 2 cold proof is either but guessing it won't be suitable in -35 without thermals and layers
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Re: Down filled parka Calgary
Only if you want to look like the Michelin Man. Down filled parkas are very bulky. There are lighter, warmer, less cumbersome alternatives. Have a look at LL Bean's on-line catalogue.
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Re: Down filled parka Calgary
They have a few down coats as well, but most interestingly, they indicate what the coats 'temperature' rating is. However, it's worth noting that the '-50' rating (on the ones I looked at) is for moderate exercising, such as jogging, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing etc., for normal walking or suchlike they are only rated to '-0'
Is that centigrade/celsius or fahrenheit I wonder?
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Re: Down filled parka Calgary
Thanks for the heads up there
They have a few down coats as well, but most interestingly, they indicate what the coats 'temperature' rating is. However, it's worth noting that the '-50' rating (on the ones I looked at) is for moderate exercising, such as jogging, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing etc., for normal walking or suchlike they are only rated to '-0'
Is that centigrade/celsius or fahrenheit I wonder?
They have a few down coats as well, but most interestingly, they indicate what the coats 'temperature' rating is. However, it's worth noting that the '-50' rating (on the ones I looked at) is for moderate exercising, such as jogging, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing etc., for normal walking or suchlike they are only rated to '-0'
Is that centigrade/celsius or fahrenheit I wonder?
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Re: Down filled parka Calgary
Around the city imo a ski jacket should be fine. Decent boots, gloves, hat and leg protection are usually what is missing.
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Re: Down filled parka Calgary
Thanks for all your insights, I have decided to forego the parka so when I freeze I shall be looking at you guys lol� ����
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Re: Down filled parka Calgary
I have a couple of wool coats that I brought over from UK and can only wear them in Autumn time. They are just not warm enough in winter - plus if it's snowing they are useless as they stay damp for hours!
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Re: Down filled parka Calgary
If you get a 800 fill power, with goose down, it will not be bulky and cumbersome, weight to filling ratio down is one of the lightest things out there.