When the coldest months of the year is upon us, it’s time to get a serious jacket. You will find our top-rated selections for the best parkas and winter jackets below, considered the warmest and most comfortable jackets for 2018. The jackets featured here include causal pieces for around-town use along with performance options that are specifically designed for mountaineering. Most of the jackets are also available for both women and men, making this the perfect spot to find a brand-new jacket before winter is on your doorstep.
The North Face Gotham III – $299
This winter jacket falls under the casual category and looks fantastic. You can definitely spend more on a top-rated winter jacket, but you’ll instantly fall in love with the combination of value and quality offered by the North Face Gotham III. It’s waterproof, warm, and successfully blocks wind. With a price tag of only $300, it’s far less than the other options we have listed on our page.
Rab Neutrino Pro – $375
This winter jacket falls under both the performance and casual category and provides tons of features at a very reasonable price. Taking value and warmth into consideration, our top pick for 2019 is undoubtably the Neutrino Pro from Rab. You’ll get a staggering 8 ounces of hydrophobic down with an 800-fill which is far more than another lightweight down winter jackets on the market. The Rab also comes equipped with a new shell and comes with a fantastic price tag.
REI Co-op Stormhenge 850 – $249
This winter jacket also falls under both the casual and performance category and offers an 850-fill down. REI is certainly stepping up in the world thanks to offering more and more premium downs. We fell in love with the Magma down jacket and sleeping bag, and it looks like the Co-op Stormhenge is another addition that will be quite popular in 2019. This jacket offers two layers of waterproof and comes equipped with a wide range of technical features, including pit zips and a two-way zipper situated in front. Include the adjustable and comfortable hood, and this winter jacket certainly stands out from the rest with a very low price tag too.
Patagonia City Storm Parka – $499
This is essentially a casual parka with excellent weather resistance, sporting a clean style. Locating a winter jacket that looks fantastic and warm is quite difficult. However, Patagonia is here to save the day with a fully waterproof, comfortable, and warm jacket that looks absolutely stunning. It also provides an incredible range of movement when compared to other winter jackets on this list.
Mountain Equipment Lightline – $260
This sensational winter jacket falls under the performance and casual category. It looks fantastic and comes with a decent price tag, offering a superb warm down puffy without you having to break the bank to get it. The jacket comes with a remarkable 10.4 ounces of down with 700-fill and provides phenomenal protection against water and wind.
