Arctic Parkas - Surviving the Winter 'Inuit Style'
For those of us that reside in cold weather climes, winter bring the cold, snow, ice and freezing rain each year. Just the thought of going on the food store or dentist can feel daunting when it is -20c outside. Each year we re-evaluate our winter wear including gloves, boots, hats, pants, and lastly the ever-important jacket.
My philosophy is: Take a lesson from those who are now living in extremely cold climates. If the clothing they wear is adequate to outlive -40c or -50c, then it's definitely going to keep me warm at -20c. I first learned about extreme cold weather garments with a three week vacation to Frobisher Bay on Baffin Island, within the far Canadian North. The native Inuit people (don't give them a call Eskimo's!) wore a thigh length pullover coat using a fur-trimmed hood called a "parka".
Traditionally, the arctic parka was made from caribou hide, and fox fur. Nowadays, modern materials are used, as well as the design has been adapted to accommodate a front zip closure. Even the Inuit rarely wear the original garb in support of modern styles.
Many jackets today are classified as parkas, nevertheless, you must see the defining features with the parka in case you are following the real deal. A parka is usually thigh-length, almost to the knee, and includes a fur-trimmed (or faux fur) hood. All parkas now feature a front zip closure, some with the outside button flap. And lastly, just about all parkas are down filled, although synthetic fills are perfectly acceptable and could be just as warm.
Now, if you're searching for some guidance about which parkas are the very best quality and value, here are a couple of suggestions. At the top of the list may be the Canada Goose Expedition Parka (mens and womens available). Originally developed for Antarctic scientific expeditions, the Expedition Parka is incredibly durable and well made. Expect to pay for about $600 for this parka jacket. If you get lucky and be on a tighter budget, check out your N-3B Snorkel Parka Flight Jacket, an excellent value at under $100.
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