5 Great Parkas for Men

By Michele Wyan , last updated December 29, 2011

Below you will find a list of five great parkas for men. Parkas provide warmth in cold temperatures and protect their wearers from wind, rain, and snow. Parka prices vary, but you should expect to pay between $150 to $350 for one.

American Eagle Utility Parka

The American Eagle utility parka Eagle provides allover utility pockets and is machine washable. Made of 100% cotton, it comes with a polyester fill and a diamond-quilted lining to keep you warm. In addition, it features a full zip and button front as well as a snap-off hood edged in faux fur. Both the hood and waist feature shoelace ties. Available in olive, this parka can be purchased online from American Eagle Outfitters for around $199.

Eddie Bauer B-9 Down Parka

Eddie Bauer created the B-9 down parka for the U.S. Army Air Forces in 1942.This parka could keep military fliers warm and could keep them afloat if they got shot down over water. Its weather rating is zero degrees Fahrenheit to twenty degrees below zero Fahrenheit. It comes with a cotton/nylon shell and a polyester diamond-quilted lining. The fill consists of European goose down. In addition, this parka features handwarmer pockets and an interior pocket. Its hood comes with a faux fur lining and chin strap to hold it securely on your head and seal in warmth. Available in black, this parka can be bought online from Eddie Bauer for around $200.

Eddie Bauer Northwest Forester Down Parka

The Northwest Forester down parka from Eddie Bauer features a European goose down fill. The cotton/nylon shell is water-repellent and comes with a warm flannel lining. With a removable hood and adjustable cuffs, this parka is designed to provide plenty of room. It comes in two colors, including forest and raven. Available online from Eddie Bauer, it costs around $150.

North Face Vostok Parka

The Vostok parka from North Face features an adjustable hood trimmed with fake fur. This roomy parka also has two alpine pockets, two side-entry hand pockets, and two top-entry hand pockets. The expansion zipper at the lower back allows freedom of movement. Filled with down, this parka is made to keep you warm. It features inner cuffs as well as an inner stash pocket and an inner pocket in which to store your water bottle. Available in black, this parka can be purchased online from Rocky Mountain Trail for around $349.

Patagonia Torrentshell Parka

Constructed of a waterproof and windproof fabric, the torrentshell parka from Patagonia includes a drawcord hem and a two-way adjustable hood with a laminated visor. It also features a two-way front zipper and underarm zippers with storm flaps. The microfleece-lined neck and chin will help keep you warm. This parka features multiple pockets, too, including two external handwarmers, an internal mesh drop-in, and a zippered interior pocket. Available in multiple colors including balsam, black, channel blue, and forge grey, this parka can be purchased online from Rocky Mountain Trail for around $149.

If you're shopping for a parka, consider the five great parkas listed above. They will keep you snug and dry during your cold weather adventures and they won't break your budget.

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