Collection: Parkas

Parks for Deep Winter

A parka is a longer insulated coat that extends below the hip, pairing warm fill with an insulated hood to protect more of the body than a standard jacket. That extra length is the point: it seals warmth around the core and seat where winter wind actually cuts.

Down or Synthetic Insulation

Down fill gives the most warmth for its weight and packs small, which is why most of this collection runs on it, from the Coze Down Parka to the Highveil Stretch Down Parka and Transcendent Down Parka. Synthetic insulation, like the EcoLoft fill in the Stratoburst EcoLoft Parka, keeps insulating in damp conditions and suits wet-cold climates. Weather protection varies by style, so check each product page for whether the shell is labeled waterproof or weather-resistant.

Men’s and Women’s Parkas

The collection spans both. Women’s styles run from the city-ready Coze through the stretch-built Highveil, the deep-winter Stormcraft Down Parka, the synthetic Stratoburst, and the packable Transcendent. Men’s styles cover the Men’s Stormcraft Down Parka for everyday deep cold and the Men’s Super Alpine Down Parka at the warmest, expedition end of the range. Browse the full Women’s Parkas collection.

FAQs

What is a parka?

A parka is a longer insulated coat that runs below the hip, usually with an insulated hood, built to hold warmth around the core in sustained cold. The length is what separates it from a standard winter jacket, which typically stops at the waist. Modern parkas use down or synthetic fill and range from city styles to expedition coats.

What is the difference between a parka and a down jacket?

Length and coverage. A down jacket ends near the waist and prioritizes mobility and packability, which suits active use like hiking and climbing. A parka extends below the hip and adds coverage and warmth for static cold: commuting, walking, standing outside. Many parkas are themselves down-filled, so the real choice is how much coverage the day calls for.

What makes a parka warm?

Three things working together: the fill, the length, and the seal. Insulation, down or synthetic, traps body heat; below-the-hip length keeps that warmth over the core and seat; and details like insulated hoods and secured cuffs stop wind from flushing heat out.