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Osbourne Daunenjacke. Gesteppte Daunenjacke mit Kapuze. This article inspired me to start a savings account just to buy the Canada goose jacket!
I believe in paying more for better quality. I guess that you have not heard of the wonderful all-Canadian company Kanuck, which has its headquarters in Montreal. Their coats and accessories sell for lots of money, too, but they have fantastic sales in November and December each year in which they knock off at least a third of the price and you can get a top-drawer coat for minus thirty Celsius that is cold!!!
Great value for the money. I finally decided to buy CG Kensington this year. Yet, I do not regret buying it. It will last me for years, it is well made and made in Canada and more ethical than Chinese made down coats with fur. Also, I do feel guilty about wearing coyote fur.
You get what you pay for. But from my past experience 3 years for my jackets is about all I get. I had a CG since before they were trendy and cool. After dealing with constant bits of down sticking to my clothes from my cheap DKNY winter coat bought at the Bay, I caved.
They are made in Montreal and they do go on sale on occasion I took a chance and ordered a non-refundable one on sale after trying on a different model in an Ottawa store. I am assuming they were authentic…. I grew up in Brazil and moved to Toronto 10 years ago. During degrees days, I was shivelling like my internal organs are going to freeze. Do you want to support 1st world jobs and manufacturing?
Or do you want to support the rising 3rd world? She should try northern prairie in January before she declares herself a veteran of cold weather exposure.. Of course they are expensive. All synthetic. Very high quality. Wide choice of styles and colours. Different models for different temperatures. All made in Montreal, except for the optional Finnish raccoon furs. I have been wearing mine for 8 years.
Of course the outfit was completed by the mandatory Hunter Boot! I have just purchased a down coat also made in Canada by the Lole company of Quebec and I am staying warm in these subzero temperatures! And it cost half the price of a Canada goose coat! I will be flying to 6 stops. Its going to be awesome. So I will need my Researchers jacket for my adventure.
It cost me before tax. Its ugly like hell :[ I wish i had the trendy ones hahaha. People pay too-high prices in Canada for many things — clothes and homes especially come to mind. I learned this after I lived abroad for several years in London, UK, which is a very expensive city generally. I prefer getting good value for my purchases. I like Junge down coats, which are half the price and very well made. Hands down a bargain in the grand scheme of things!
I bought my Canada Goose parka in and have worked across the North since then. Maybe expensive and not particularly sleek, intuitively it seems that a coat made in a cold place for a cold place only makes sense. If I ever need to replace my parka, a Canada Goose it will be. It is a high quality, well made, and warm coat. I like how slim it is. I spend alot of time outside so i am willing to pay for a proper coat. There are certainly other coats out there that are just as warm and slim for less.
I am certainly against the use of real coyote fur on the trim. So I would never buy one, myself. But then the economy changed and those coats mostly disappeared, replaced by cheap coats suited for no place colder than chicago or new york or toronto.
There would be very few jobs here that truly added value and we would be entirely dependent on others for our survival. We continue to move rapidly towards that reality today. These coats are an example of top quality, fashionable and practical garments made in Canada that cost what they should cost.
Nothing else, nothing more, nothing less. Give me a break!!! I have never regretted buying top quality goods made in North America. First off, I bought my goose three years ago and have never looked back. Best coat for the winter. I have been walking in minus 18 c and sweating! This coat is only for walking outside or being outside for long or med periods of time. I debated for a long time getting this coat, and have not regretted it.
Get it at real winter camping realtors, the price will be to 50 dollars less. As well, get the coat with a long or full length size. Why get the bomber style? Another trick, was that there was a rumour that Costco was selling them for If they are buying it on credit and not paying the credit card on time that is a bad decision. It is still in perfect condition. When I wore it in I was able to wear a t-shirt underneath.
This is not the slim light Canada goose that some people are talking about this is the 12 pound behemoth of a coat that has a built in scarf enough reflective tape to light up an airfield and allows you to work when everyone else is hiding inside because it is too cold.
I take it on every winter road-trip because if I end up in the ditch for a night I will be alive the next day. A few years ago my wife kept getting sick in the winter. I would love to buy their stock but as most really good companies are they are privately owned.
I just want to note that there is likely a reason for the coyote fur. It is the choice on every warm and functional parka…. It is very warm, well made, and should last a few years. I bought a CG Resolute parka about 6 years ago for working outside on winter nights. Best money I ever spent. The jacket still looks like new. I agree that most people wear them as a status symbol esp in my home town of Toronto.
I think that statement rings true for the city oriented coats. It was my main winter coat for nearly 20 years and I still wear it. It keeps me warm and most of the time it is too warm.
Spending a bit on a good quality coat is worth it… but for Canada Goose, you pay for both quality and status symbol. I decided to invest in a good winter coat last year for the frigid Ottawa winters. My husband suggested Canada Goose.
Definitely not worth it. You can get a coat of similar, exceptionally high quality from a number of brands such as Marmot for less than half the price, especially if you buy at the end of the season they do go on sale. I used to want a CG coat, but at the same moment that I discovered its insanely high price and the fact that the hood was lined with coyote fur Why? Every poser in the world dawned their new status symbol, and I knew that CG was something to be avoided.
Turns out that the vast majority of the CG jackets that you see on the street are counterfeit, but even if not, who really makes so much money that they can afford such an expensive jacket, especially when they live in southern Canada? I used to work at Transport Canada and saw all the Coast Guard guys wearing them standard issue if you are in cold climates. I asked about them, and was told they were very good quality and very warm. Four years ago I bought my Canada Goose coat.
It was worth it. It is in perfect shape, it is seriously warm I sweat indoors, and feel no cold where I am covered by the coat. I can go for longer walks and handle the cold better than my non-CG wearing kin. Would I buy it again — yes. That is the one issue I have with the coat! Worth every cent… Period. Winter is finally enjoyable with my Goose. I can see this jacket lasting many more years. I think it is a good ROI. Absolutely good value for money. Frostbite and chilblains are no fun.
I live in Ottawa and used to live in Winnipeg. I walk 45 minutes to work, and 45 minutes back. I expect my parka to last at least 10 years — maybe People who spend all their time in cars can afford to wear wool coats, skimpy Chinese-made ski jackets and other flimsy outerwear. People who spend their time outdoors need something warmer. Many of them are counterfeit! I also live in the Arctic, where weather conditions are often brutal. It is like new today and is still my go-to coat on extreme cold days.
It still works fine and I just bought a new battery for it for 25 bucks. I now often wonder why people spend so much money on these phones?
Do they just have more money than what they know what to do with or are they trying to look cool. If I lived up north or in the praries again, I would absolutely buy one for basic practical comfort and survival, for which they would be a godsend. You can lose flesh on your cheeks and the snow is blinding, but ice crusts build with a scarf- the fur would have an actual use in that kind of weather unique to the west.
I never saw such brazen displays of wealth and branding when I lived in the west, it truly seems to be a fallacy of the personally indulgent QC and ONT. You can get the same warmth, quality and utility from an Eddie Bauer parka.
I have had an Eddie Bauer parka for — wait — 31 years — and it is still the best coat I have ever had. Great parka, great value. The product us probably good, but being a commuter in downtown Montreal, I think kit is overkill. The best material in my opinion is felted wool. Goes with everything.
I have a snow goose parka that has taken me through at least 15 Yellowknife winters. It is great for travelling to smaller communities as it stashes anywhere and is warm. It is also reasonably light and gives some protection to your face. It accessories well with down mitts, snow pants and wool, fur or fleece hats and scarves. In a pinch, you can stuff your wallet, cell phone, etc. Does it really cost dollars to make a coat in Canada?
Our economy is doomed if it does. Either that or there is an incredible markup on them. Maybe the hard-working Canadians who make these are being paid 40 dollars an hour?
Is that a reason to buy these coats? I had always worn layers growing up in Saskatchewan prairie winters and never considered a parka before I moved to Nunavut. I changed my mind in a hurry once there as the temperature changes that making layer a good idea rarely happen. The pockets are huge and plentiful and I can stuff extra mitts and balaclava in the pockets for really cold days.
Living in Alberta now I do not wear it as often, but when the car gets plugged in the parka comes out. I grew up in Edmonton, where a good warm coat is a necessity. We had a closetful of parkas, including full-length down ones with coyote fur-lined hoods. Not for fashion — for warmth. A CG bomber jacket is a fashion item. This defeats the whole purpose of using down.
Loft is what will keep you warm. I bought a north face a few years back and it was quite warm and pretty good quality. I mainly used it for skiing.
I thought it was pretty expensive already, not to mention bucks for a Canada Goose. Who will wear a coat for 10 years these days? Fashion changes!!! Obvsiouly those people have no proof that the Goose will last for 10 years to begin with.
I live in the arctic where this is required outerwear. In fact a tourist asked me if Canada Goose was a local employer upon seeing everyone in the arctic town wearing the brand. Winter temps and wind chills can plummet to C and the coat is worth every cent. Maybe they are genuinely cold in the -5C weather. Is a Louis Vuitton wallet worth it?
Is any other designer label item worth it? CG Coats give you better value. A couple of years ago when their popularity exploded they switched most of their coats to duck down, not goose down.
You are definitely paying for the label. Most of their competitors still use goose e. Out of curiosity was your coat made in the USA or overseas. I have owned a Canada Goose parka for almost 7 years and I love it. Quality is fantastic and I can see it lasting over 10 years easily. Like anything else, Canada Goose is not for everybody. I live in a colder city in Canada and we routinely see C and colder.
Sometimes those cold temps are combined with strong winds, so windchill is a problem. For longer-term activity outdoors in those conditions — whether you are doing outdoor winter photography, doing fieldwork as an environmental scientist or just taking the dog for a walk — there is nothing that keeps you warmer, gives you strong durability and offers the high utility pocket layouts alone are perfect for extreme conditions!
Perfect for climates experienced in places like Winnipeg, Yellowknife, Edmonton, etc. I downhill ski in the winter and anyone who does that any length of time eventually acquires a good ski jacket nothing like being stuck on a lift at C with a good wind blowing down the hill! I had just returned to Ontario from a 6 month sojourn in Europe where I learned about Canada Goose ironic, no? The Scandinavians had loved Goose gear since the 90s. My jacket is still in FULL commission.
It is still super warm, and it is still super light. The coat is versatile; if I need milk, I can walk to the store in a T-shirt and my Goose and be super warm and cozy.
No hat or gloves needed in Edmonton temps. There are other jackets that will keep you warm for less money, but the genuine features that CG brings to the table are worth it in my opinion to keep a great product and jobs in Canada. That said, these coats are investments and hold their value well. Just my two cents. Some are only good to minus 20 or so. Also, be careful if you do decide to get one, as the warmth varies depending on the style. No, I would not buy one of these jackets. This jacket sounds like a wonderful creature comfort for those spend less than 45 min at a time in cold weather, especially those who have to stay still for extended periods of time supervising children on playgrounds, waiting for buses in cold, windy areas but from a practical standpoint for those who are exposed for longer periods and being active I think this jacket fails.
The cuffs on the sleeves remain wet when snow melts on them nothing like soggy wet cuffs for 5 hours a day while directly exposed to the elements.
This is a luxury jacket with a limited range of usefulness and so I have to only consider it in that context. Unfortunately, dressing more appropriately and in layers during inclement weather seems to make more sense.
Canada gets cold, yes, but weather fluctuates and so a multi-functional wardrobe that reflects the weather will provide more pieces to work with. This will also provide anyone wishing to feel good about buying Canadian-made goods multiple opportunities to search out even more multi-seasonal use quality, locally sourced goods instead of one, single-function item-go on spenders, spend away!
Warm jackets will only get you so far if your legs and feet are still under-insulated. I have mostly observed wearers of this jacket sporting jeans and street shoes.
We are role models for the youth we work with and for our peers. This is coming from someone who has had to learn how to dress, in winter weather, from cold-induced injuries from her youth. No if you will buy a new coat every year to celebrate winter, and you love its woven label more than the coat in real. Yes, if you can pay with cash, without leaving a balance on your credit card.
Yes, if travel light is your thing. With this coat, you can basically wear a T-shirt underneath. Yes, if you work outdoor or Artic or have to rely on public transit in winter months in sub-urbs, where 45 mins bus interval is norm, crazy, eh? Yes, if you love your duvet and refuse to get out of bed when winter comes…. I know exactly how that feels.
Worth it or not? You think you pay an arm and a leg for a GC coat, think twice. By proration, you are paying as much for a cheap import T-shirt at any discounter. I put it on this morning to clear the driveway. It has never let me down in cold weather whether in Edmonton or Ottawa.
I own a CG Heli Artic parka, nine years old now, and it looks 2 years old at most. But as it stands right now this is one of the best made pieces of clothing I have ever owned.
Or the waist belt to seal off the interior of the jacket from updrafts, or the kidney pockets for warming packets for the really cold weather. Details like this go on and on with this jacket. I live in Northern Manitoba, spend close to an hour walking daily so I get a ton of use out of my CG jacket, I got a full length with hood and really appreciate the large handwarming pockets and oversized hood so even in the worst wind it keeps me warm.
Of course I have to pair it with appropriate boots, wind pants, and mitts but even is fine. I have about 7 years use of this jacket and anticipate lots more. Its an anomaly for sure. Who would have guessed that an expensive Canadian made product could be so popular. I live in Yellowknife. As I write this, it is real temperature, not windchill. They are niche products. The Westmount is the only product of its kind, as is the Snow Mantra. So, is a CG worth it?
Yes, IF there is no other brand in which you can find a comparable product. Otherwise, probably not. Paying for a quality winter coat is a good purchase.
However you can buy a Northface or Colombia coat for half the price, or buy 2 of them for the same price as the canada goose jacket. Kerry, like you I try to live frugally, but there are things to spend on, and things to splurge on. This is one of the latter. If you know that the quality is solid, that it will last you a lifetime, that the brand is reliable, and that you will need it for more than one month every year—absolutely.
Go for it. I bought a Canada Goose Resolute parka a few years ago. Stylish it is not. One web site describes it as the industrial parka of the North.
Earlier this week, with the temperature at minus thirty degrees Celsius, I was outside for about ninety minutes and was comfortable for all of that time. I think most people buy them to be trendy, show off their status. Remove that crest, and no one would know how cool you are. But you can get a very high quality down jacket or coat that will last for years at MEC for far less than this.
And everything at MEC is ethically sourced. At least half the price for Canada Goose is for the status! In winter, much of that time is fully exposed to wind in sections where there are open fields or the Ottawa River stretching off into the distance. The weather-lady on TV said that it was minus something with windchill the other day. In the past thirty years of living here, I can count the number of times on one hand where such a parka might be suitable.
Generally, a fleece pullover under a wind-resistant shell with toque, good mitts and insulated boots of course is all that is required to stay plenty warm. I have one and I love it. I have a long walk from where I park to my office and it keeps me toasty. I think of it as an investment as I do live frugally. So the people making it are being paid at least minimum wage, not locked into a garment factory in some poor country.
I expect it to last a long time. I only recently let go of a wool coat that was expensive but I had it for 25 years. So I expect to see this one last me just as long.
In some cases, and I believe this is one, you get what you pay for. I also love that it is er, was… a Canadian product. And I bought mine before the surge of popularity in the last few years. Bought two down coats, one long Pepe Jeans and the other short.
They are now 8 years old and still in pristine shape. It was like a body glove with room to breathe, which is essentially exactly what you want to wear outside during winter. Not to mention, I was warm in the coat. I wouldn't need to dress in six thousand layers before going outside—it was a bunch of layers of clothing by itself.
What are Canada Goose jackets made of? The Gabriola, like many others, is insulated with fill power Canadian white duck down and is temperature rated for 15 degrees to -5 degrees Fahrenheit. Looking in the mirror at Nordstrom, watching myself overheat, catching one last side-view glimpse to see if the jacket was in fact slimming or at least made me feel better than other jackets , I decided to purchase this overpriced ball of fluff. It was everything I had been looking for in a winter jacket.
It was extremely warm, fit my body well, was easy to move in, didn't have fur on the hood, and it was stylish. Here is me trying on the Canada Goose Gabriola coat at Nordstrom. I have no answer as to why I'm making that face.
But I would figure that out later. For now, the coat was mine. I have lived in the northeastern part of the U. This results in pretty much nothing getting done. After I bought the Canada Goose jacket, though, my winter brightened up a bit. Yes, it was still dark outside, which made me less inclined to want to do all of the things. But my jacket was keeping me warm enough to withstand the frigid temperatures outside, so I was more inclined to do some of the things.
I could walk outside to get lunch without shivering! I could head down the street to grab an iced coffee and only have to deal with the one hand carrying it potentially getting frostbite! How did these coats get so popular? And why are they so expensive? Pamela Danziger: Canada Goose started out as a working-class brand, and it was really focused on the working-class laborers up in Canada.
By the '80s, people were sporting the company's jackets in the coldest places on Earth. Its expedition parka became standard-issue at Antarctica's McMurdo Station, where the scientists nicknamed it "Big Red. Everest on the back of Laurie Skreslet, the first Canadian to summit the mountain.
Susan Fournier: So we're always trying to find the authentic in a saturated world that's kinda contaminated by materialism. You get those credentials through the craftsmanship. You also get it through a history of the brand, where it's born of experiences that were actually real that then became products.
Narrator: So what do Canada Goose jackets have that others don't? The company uses high-quality Canadian Hutterite down, recognized as one of the highest quality in the world. The company claims its animal fur trim disrupts air flow and protects exposed skin against frostbite.
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