WINTER JACKETS & PARKAS BUYING CENTRE
Choose winter jackets for your family.
Compare winter jackets and parkas by coverage, layering, weather protection and intended activity. Fit and warmth needs differ between wearers.
Choose by your situation
Choose the adult or children’s guide for the most relevant sizing and use considerations.
Adult jackets and parkas
Compare coverage, insulation and practical trade-offs for adult winter use.
Kids’ winter jackets
Explore children’s options with fit, layering, school use and snow play in mind.
Individual product reviews
Research review
The North Face Men’s McMurdo Parka
Explore longer coverage and insulation for everyday winter use. Its bulk can be excessive for strenuous activity; no universal cold rating is claimed.
Research review
The North Face Women’s Arctic Parka
Review coverage and layering for cold commutes and everyday use. Fit and warmth vary, and the review does not establish an extreme-cold rating.
How to use these reviews
These summaries draw on the research reviews linked above. Each review explains its evidence and limitations. We do not claim hands-on testing unless we have physically tested the product. Read our research and rating process →