Make sure the zipper cover is on the hood and not the jacket. I've had jackets where the zipper cover is on the jacket which lets rain run down the hood and into the jacket from the zipper.
Please can you explain why you add fur trim to your hood Bruce? It's not obvious to someone who lives in the southern UK where the winters are very mild with little, or no, snow.
Real Fur is incredibly wind resistant and around the hood it can be shaped to both stop the wind and slow the passage of air to keep warm air in extremely cold conditions
Hi Bruce, I apologize for asking a similar question to others but I guess I think my question is slightly different. I have a chance for a waxed canvas Fjallraven Down Parka at a good price. Or a fully waterproof/windproof Outdoor Survival Canada down Parka (again at a good discounted price). Either one would be about the same price. I understand you said in your video that a waterproof outer layer for a Down Parka is not necessarily and it makes sense. Although, if you have the choice between both, which one would you take? I can say that the waxed cotton/canvas Parka feels cooler to the touch and seems to take a bit longer to warm up. The fully waterproof/windproof outer shell Parka feels warmer right away when you put it on. My concern is that I might develop more sweat in the waterproof Parka and get cold over time. Any thoughts? Thank you for any info or clarity you could provide.
No problem at all. The choices really depends on conditions, where you will be using it? And when will you be traveling? Once know I certainly will give you a recommendation and the reasons why.
@@BruceZawalsky that’s great, thank you. I live in the Canadian Rocky Mountains and only plan on using the Parka on really cold and windy days. Like -20° C and below. I would mostly use it walking, to carry with me in the car for safety, go to work, run errands, bring as a safety layer. Mostly use it when stationary or walking. I would use other clothes for more strenuous activities or when around a camp fire. I think that sums it up. Thank you very much for your help!
@@BruceZawalsky thank you very much again for the reply and info. If I may take a bit more of your time, when do you think the fully waterproof shell Parka could be of good use?
Thanks for the educational video. I was trying to glean what your opinion might be of the US Air Force N3B arctic parka with it's zipper and genuine fur, or fake fur hood trim.
@@BruceZawalsky Thanks. Glad I got one then! (I just got it so it has not been thoroughly tested yet.) I am enjoying your videos. Not many talk about the benefits of fur anymore. I did want to make sure I got the real deal though. I had read about it in my youth. Thanks again for the great vids.
What do you think about cotton anoraks, ala Lure of The North and Boreal Mountain Anoraks? I'm debating whether to spend the money for one as a windproof layer over my wool insulation layers.
@@Roarmeister2 if it is pack cloth or uncoated it is fully breathable as both Parkas are in the video, if no rain you do not need to waste money on waterproof breathables for extreme cold weather
I have a cold weather fur lined jacket and it has a cotton canvas shell I don't know how well it is waterproofed I would like to waterproof the shell would you recommend it?
You have a good series going on about things people take for granted or don’t take the time to consider when going out keep them coming
You can lead a horse to water, but you cannot make it drink
So true lol
Interesting topic and some knowledge
Thanks, it will sure help at -40
Nice review Bruce, as always.
Now if ONLY they made Canadian AF parkas in my size & I could find one :)
Stay safe, Bro
Thanks and stay safe as well
Interesting about the detachable/zipper hoods (I never considered the difference before).
Valuable info and good stuff.
Thanks and glad you learn a tidbit or two
Make sure the zipper cover is on the hood and not the jacket. I've had jackets where the zipper cover is on the jacket which lets rain run down the hood and into the jacket from the zipper.
Please can you explain why you add fur trim to your hood Bruce? It's not obvious to someone who lives in the southern UK where the winters are very mild with little, or no, snow.
Real Fur is incredibly wind resistant and around the hood it can be shaped to both stop the wind and slow the passage of air to keep warm air in extremely cold conditions
Hi Bruce, I apologize for asking a similar question to others but I guess I think my question is slightly different. I have a chance for a waxed canvas Fjallraven Down Parka at a good price. Or a fully waterproof/windproof Outdoor Survival Canada down Parka (again at a good discounted price). Either one would be about the same price. I understand you said in your video that a waterproof outer layer for a Down Parka is not necessarily and it makes sense. Although, if you have the choice between both, which one would you take?
I can say that the waxed cotton/canvas Parka feels cooler to the touch and seems to take a bit longer to warm up. The fully waterproof/windproof outer shell Parka feels warmer right away when you put it on. My concern is that I might develop more sweat in the waterproof Parka and get cold over time.
Any thoughts?
Thank you for any info or clarity you could provide.
No problem at all. The choices really depends on conditions, where you will be using it? And when will you be traveling? Once know I certainly will give you a recommendation and the reasons why.
@@BruceZawalsky that’s great, thank you. I live in the Canadian Rocky Mountains and only plan on using the Parka on really cold and windy days. Like -20° C and below. I would mostly use it walking, to carry with me in the car for safety, go to work, run errands, bring as a safety layer. Mostly use it when stationary or walking. I would use other clothes for more strenuous activities or when around a camp fire. I think that sums it up. Thank you very much for your help!
@@1ReneDumont In that case for sure the waxed canvas Fjallraven parka would be an excellent choice
@@BruceZawalsky thank you very much again for the reply and info. If I may take a bit more of your time, when do you think the fully waterproof shell Parka could be of good use?
@@BruceZawalsky also, I just realized the Fjallraven Parka has a permanent hood as compared to a hood that can be zipped off on the other Parka.
Thanks for the educational video. I was trying to glean what your opinion might be of the US Air Force N3B arctic parka with it's zipper and genuine fur, or fake fur hood trim.
Thanks and with real fur it would be great parka
@@BruceZawalsky Thanks. Glad I got one then! (I just got it so it has not been thoroughly tested yet.) I am enjoying your videos. Not many talk about the benefits of fur anymore. I did want to make sure I got the real deal though. I had read about it in my youth.
Thanks again for the great vids.
Would you wear your army parka over your yellow/black puffy down parka? To give it that robustness?
Absolutely, I wear it as an outer shell with insulated layers underneath protected from the elements
What do you think about cotton anoraks, ala Lure of The North and Boreal Mountain Anoraks? I'm debating whether to spend the money for one as a windproof layer over my wool insulation layers.
If used in Winter and wax coated then yes they work, once in rainy weather sets in then, dry them out and put them away for the season.
@@BruceZawalsky But aren't they designed to breathe and release moisture? In a dry cold there should be little need for waterproofing.
@@Roarmeister2 if it is pack cloth or uncoated it is fully breathable as both Parkas are in the video, if no rain you do not need to waste money on waterproof breathables for extreme cold weather
I have a cold weather fur lined jacket and it has a cotton canvas shell I don't know how well it is waterproofed I would like to waterproof the shell would you recommend it?
Wax works very well for water proofing and type of Cotton Canvas
Hey 👋 what’s the name of the first parka ? Thanks 🙏
can you put what jackets you have there :)
Its a Wiggy Parka made under licence in Canada with Fur that I added. No longer available, but Wiggy from Alaska should still make it
You remembered wolverine; but many collars are adorned with coyote.
I just like the Wolverine fur better, coyote is nice
Probably coyote fur