Buy It For Life
Winter Jackets

Updated May 24, 2024

Buy something that will last.
Here's a curated list of the most
durable and high-quality winter jackets and the best place to get them.
Do you know of an item that should be on this list? Let us know!

Patagonia Down Sweater

A highly-regarded winter jacket known for its durability and warmth, supported by Patagonia's lifetime warranty and excellent customer service.

Durable
Easy to repair
Excellent warranty

Excellent company! Excellent jacket!
– doggmapeete

Their jackets are amazing, but they stand behind their goods.
– wheredidalfgo

Tons of old Patagonia examples out there.
– Okika13

Available at Patagonia

Fjallraven Nuuk Parka

A high-quality parka that offers excellent warmth and storage, suitable for extremely cold and snowy climates.

Warm
Durable
Ample storage

I love my Fjallraven jacket, it's ridiculously warm and somewhat water resistant!
– ekkelly0

Big fan of my Fjallraven parka for Chicago winters.
– Milton__Obote

Fjallravens are cute! I have the Nuuk by them, which looks similar to this.
– bahdumtsch

North Face McMurdo Parka

A robust winter parka known for its lasting warmth and durability, suitable for harsh winter climates.

Long-lasting
Warm
Durable

Never been cold with my North Face McMurdo and layers.
– OscarDWSanchez

North Face McMurdo is great.
– regaphysics

I've had a McMurdo for somewhere between 10-15 years and I had the main zipper replaced once for free.
– g3ckoNJ

Carhartt Detroit Jacket

A well-made, mid-weight jacket that offers warmth and durability, popular among those who need a tough jacket that can withstand heavy use.

Durable
Long-lasting
Tough

Carhartt Detroit jackets from the early 90-2000s are very well made.
– lodged-object

Carharts are indestructible, and warm as shit.
– Handball_fan

I've had my Carhartt for like 20 years, half of it is sun faded and it's got a bunch of grease and dirt stains.
– C-loIo

Eddie Bauer Down Parka

A value-oriented down parka known for its warmth and frequent sales, making it a good investment for winter wear.

Affordable
Warm
Frequent sales

One of my favorite winter coats.
– puzzlehead

Eddie Bauer!
– oldmaninatincan

Big fan of Eddie Bauer coats.
– elementalx105

LL Bean Maine Mountain Parka

Highly-rated for its warmth and affordability, this parka offers great value for cold climates and is backed by LL Bean's excellent customer service.

Affordable
Warm
Good customer service

Big fan of my LL Bean Maine Mountain Parka.
– djpav

I had a smile on my face as I walked out the door wearing the Bean coat.
– AmbitiousHornet

LL Bean wool coat/parka. Warm, timeless style.
– False_Rhythms

Available at LL Bean

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