I’m looking for a super warm winter coat that will last me forever. Something that will keep me warm around -30 C. I’m thinking military surplus, because it should theoretically be more durable (right?).
Price isn’t a huge issue if the quality is worth it.
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I think you have an overly optimistic view of military gear. The stuff I had when I was in the army in the eighties was absolutely atrocious. I’ve heard they’re doing better these days but I’d always go for quality civilian gear if i had the choice.
US military used to have a really good coat. Apparently one of the best, but they don’t make it anymore.
And my Estonian military boots are amazing
Do you mean the field jacket or an actual big coat? Generally everyone recommends having multiple good layers rather than a big coat that can make you sweat.
As someone who once believed the same as you, military surplus can really be hit and miss. It will either be the best that you have ever seen and built like a tank or the worst flimsy, rubbish bag with arms and legs that you have seen.
Edit: typo.
look at mammut “eiger” range of coat https://www.mammut.com/ch/de/eiger-extreme can be repaired and is built like a tank for civilians in extreme conditions
the best is its class https://www.mammut.com/ch/de/products/1013-04080-2291/eiger-nordwand-pro-down-in-hooded-parka-men can be resold and keep its value too, it is an investment…
But you should get something lighter if you are constantly moving, this is for artic conditions :-)
At that temperature, you want to be layering properly if you’re going to be outside for a long period. If you’re just going out briefly, any field jacket or parka with a padded liner will probably do well enough.
Yeah. I’m stubborn and specifically looking for something I don’t need to layer with. Problem is anywhere I go is hot indoors, so I have to completely unlayer. I kind of wanted something that is a single piece
Hm, I’d suggest a heavy winter jacket with some sort of soft lining because it acts as an insulation layer and outer layer. Army jackets are good but they’re generally also meant to be layered. High quality commercial stuff will probably be better overall.
I bought a coat from a mountain sports type site called Surfanic, and it’s very cosy.
