Which Coat is Right for You?
Parka: Has a full-zipper which makes it easy to take on an off, and to regulate your heat. Comes with an outside chest pocket, and two outside hip pockets. Has a curved hem that dips lower in the back.
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Anorak: Has a half-zipper which means you put it on and take it off over your head. But this also means it’s warmer than the Parka, because the shorter zipper means more continuous insulation on the front belly. Harder to regulate your heat though because the zipper only comes down half way. Has a large anorak pocket on the outside, with fleece lined side access for your hands, and a separate top access zippered pocket for other items. Also includes an outside chest pocket. Straight Hem all of the way around.
Expedition Series:
Our warmest, most technical series. These pieces have three layers of insulation, 2 of Climashield APEX, and 1 of PrimaLoft rating them to -60ºF (depending on preference, layering, and activity). They are our longest design, reaching to mid thigh on most wearers, and are great for spending all day in extreme temps.
Alpine Series:
These pieces have two layers of Climashield APEX insulation, rating them to -40ºF (depending on personal preference, and activity).
Alpine Lite Series:
These pieces have a single layer of Climashield APEX insulation, rating them to -20ºF (depending on personal preference, and activity). These pieces are lighter weight and easier to move around in.
Parka Options
** Note: these are all descriptions of base-stock model Parkas, we can add pockets, change shell material, add hood reducers, and a number of other customizations to any of these parkas, call or email the shop, or look to the individual product pages for more information.
The Expedition Parka:
-Taffeta lined body
-Ultrex shell
– longer body length than other two parkas
– 2 exterior large capacity patch pockets, with fleece lined, insulated side pockets
-1 zippered exterior chest pocket
-1 interior pocket
-insulated exterior Velcroed zipper flap
-interior windblock zipper flap
-interior fleece lined zipper chin gaurd
-500d Cordura rienforced elbows
-spacious design to allow for extensive layering
-hood cinches
-velcro tightened wrist cuffs
-2 layers Climashield APEX
-1 layer Primaloft Silver
The Alpine Parka:
-Taffeta lined body
-Ultrex shell
-drop tail hem, lower in the back than the front
– 2 zippered exterior hand pockets, fleece lined and inset
-1 zippered exterior chest pocket
-insulated exterior, Velcroed zipper flap
-interior fleece lined zipper chin gaurd
-500d Cordura rienforced elbows
-hood cinches
-velcro tightened wrist cuffs
-2 layers Climashield APEX
The Alpine Lite Parka:
-Taffeta lined body
-Ultrex shell
-drop tail hem, lower in the back than the front
– 2 fleece lined exterior hand pockets patch style (stitched onto the outside)
-1 zippered exterior chest pocket
-insulated exterior, Velcroed zipper flap
-interior fleece lined zipper chin gaurd
-500d Cordura rienforced elbows
-hood cinches
-velcro tightened wrist cuffs
-1 layer Climashield APEX
Anorak Options
** Note: these are all descriptions of base-stock model Parkas, we can add pockets, change shell material, add hood reducers, and a number of other customizations to any of these parkas, call or email the shop, or look to the individual product pages for more information.
*Alpine & Alpine Lite Anoraks are identical on the outside, just different insulation levels on the inside.
The Expedition Anorak:
-Taffeta lined body
-Ultrex shell
– longer body length than other two anoraks
– 1 exterior zippered anorak style kangaroo pocket
-2 exterior fleece lined hand pockets behind kangaroo
-1 zippered exterior chest pocket
-1 interior pocket
-insulated exterior Velcroed zipper flap
-interior windblock zipper flap
-interior fleece lined zipper chin gaurd
-500d Cordura rienforced elbows
-spacious design to allow for extensive layering
-hood cinches
-velcro tightened wrist cuffs
-2 layers Climashield APEX
1 layer Primaloft Silver
The Alpine Anorak:
-Taffeta lined body
-Ultrex shell
-Straight hem
-1 exterior zippered anorak style kangaroo pocket
-2 exterior fleece lined hand pockets behind kangaroo
-1 zippered exterior chest pocket
-exterior, Velcroed zipper flap
-interior fleece lined zipper chin gaurd
-500d Cordura rienforced elbows
-hood cinches
-velcro tightened wrist cuffs
-2 layers Climashield APEX
The Alpine Lite Anorak:
-Taffeta lined body
-Ultrex shell
-Straight hem
-1 exterior zippered anorak style kangaroo pocket
-2 exterior fleece lined hand pockets behind kangaroo
-1 zippered exterior chest pocket
-exterior, Velcroed zipper flap
-interior fleece lined zipper chin gaurd
-500d Cordura rienforced elbows
-hood cinches
-velcro tightened wrist cuffs
-1 layer Climashield APEX