The 12 Warmest Winter Coats for Men
Pictured Above: Gobi Heat Shift Heated Snowboard Jacket
Some guys think that a coat is a coat is a coat. As long as it covers your top and keeps you kinda warm, that’s good enough. But if you’re dealing with some seriously cold weather, not just any old jacket will do—you’ll need to opt for something with a design and construction that can handle extreme cold. That’s exactly what we have for you here: A collection of an even dozen of the warmest winter coats for men, in a broad range of styles and prices.
Gobi Heat Shift Mens Heated Snowboard Jacket
Have you ever owned an electric blanket? Gobi Heat’s Shift jacket is like that, but in fashionable wearable form. The company builds some of the coolest (warmest?) jackets around, equipped with conductive thread heating elements that can provide warmth up to 140 degrees F for up to 10 hours.
You can choose from a range of styles and lengths of coat, but their snowboard jacket is definitely the warmest of the bunch. All of their jackets are machine washable too, so you don’t have to worry about messing up the electronics if they get to smelling funky.
66 North Tindur Down Jacket
66˚North’s most advanced insulated jacket, the Tindur, is about as fully equipped as a winter coat can get. Its dense and rounded shape takes a full two days to sew—something that most brands will avoid because of its cost—and does a fine job of creating an impenetrable bubble of warmth around your torso.
Even so, the Tindur’s articulated shoulders and elbows give it a range of motion much better than your standard Michelin Man jacket. Complete with quilted pockets of 800-fill white duck down, it’s a rough and ready coat that’s prepared for when temperatures dip below zero.
The North Face Men’s McMurdo Bomber Jacket
The bomber jacket was originally created to provide top-tier warmth for pilots, back in the days when their cockpits were uncovered and the wind would whip through their clothes with impunity. Today’s bomber jackets, like The North Face’s McMurdo Bomber, take that same design and adjust it in a more fashionable—and even warmer—direction with modern materials and construction.
The jacket’s 600-fill recycled down insulation and adjustable hood with a faux fur ruff are paired with top-notch weatherproofing to create a fit and feel that are ready to brave the elements, no matter how harsh they become.
Arc’teryx Therme SV Parka
Arc’teryx’s unique brand of high-tech minimalism never ceases to impress us, especially when it comes to their jackets made for outdoor adventures. The Therme SV Parka is a shining example of the brand’s style, designed to withstand the most severe weather possible thanks to complete Gore Tex waterproofing and 750-fill goose down.
At the same time, it has a refined look and feel that’s great for anytime, anywhere wear, and a touch of synthetic fill in moisture-prone places that will keep you comfortable and dry even on long hikes.
Fjällräven Singi Down Jacket
Fjallraven is the go-to brand for outdoorsmen who want purpose-built backpacks and clothing, so of course their Singi Down Jacket makes it onto our list of favorites. The jacket is designed for “low-intensity activities”—i.e. strolling around town or running errands, not so much for snowboarding or skiing.
The jacket is packed with warmth-inducing and comfort-enhancing features: goose-down and feather insulation, reinforced fabric at the lower back and shoulders, shoulder padding to reduce cold and wear, an adjustable storm hood, a zippered inside pocket plus two mesh storage pockets, two well-sized zippered chest pockets and button-down handwarmer pockets, drawcords at the hem and waist to adjust the fit, and adjustable sleeve cuffs.
Though it’s a bit on the heavier side (over four pounds), it’s one of the only coats you’ll ever need to buy again to stay warm in even the most bitter of winters.
Tentree Daily Parka
When the weather turns cold, you’ll be glad you’ve got this parka in your closet. The PFC-free outer shell is treated with a DWR coating that will shrug off rain and snow, and the addition of 550 fill power PrimaLoft Black insulation maximizes insulation capacity. Add to that a cozy inner lining (also non-PFC and Bluesign-certified), and you’ve got a recipe for amazing warmth.
All of the critical seams have been taped to maximize durability, and it’s designed with plenty of comfort and convenience features—from an adjustable hem to zippered and snap pockets inside and out to soft internal cuffs to keep your wrists and hands warm. It’s rated for up to minus twenty-five degrees Celsius (minus thirteen Fahrenheit), so you’ll never feel the cold again.
Patagonia Men’s Silent Down Parka
And if you’re the type to “vote with your wallet” on issues most important to you, Patagonia is often the way to go. Their commitment to eco-conscious design and materials paired with Fair Trade Certified sewing puts them a cut above the rest when it comes to ethically-manufactured clothing.
That’s true of the Silent Down Parka as well, a 700 fill power down jacket made with recycled duck and goose down. It’s super soft too, with a vintage look and feel that make it a ready staple piece in any man’s winter wardrobe.
Marmot Men’s Mammoth Parka
Planning on doing a lot of snowboarding, skiing, snowshoeing, or snowmobiling this winter? You’ll want the Marmot Men’s Mammoth Parka on your back, then. The shell is made from ultra-tough GORE-TEX fabric that is incredibly durable and resilient to scuffs, tears, and abrasions, plus the seams have been taped for added reinforcement.
The seven hundred fill power down insulation in the body and hood trap in the heat beautifully, and you’ve got plenty of pockets for all your daily necessities with room to spare for cold hands. It’s waterproof, breathable, and tough enough for any winter sport or recreational activity.
Fjallraven Skogso Padded Insulated Jacket
Head even further north to the town of Örnsköldsvik, Sweden, and you’ll find a company best known for their tiny backpacks: Fjallraven. But their miniaturized cargo holders aren’t the only thing that Fjallraven knows how to do well—they have some serious chops when it comes to making gear that can withstand the Northern European cold. Their Skogso Padded Insulated Jacket is one of the warmest they offer, with heavy duty G-Loft Supreme synthetic insulation and a cotton/poly blend exterior that’s simultaneously weather resistant and comfortable to move in.
Columbia Bugaboo II Fleece Interchange 3-in-1 Jacket
Having a dedicated cold weather jacket will go a long way towards keeping you comfortable in the depths of winter. But if you’re trying to maintain anything close to a minimalist wardrobe, having one gigantic coat that’s only used part of the year can be a bummer. Columbia’s Bugaboo II Jacket provides a useful in-between, with a zip-in interchange system that lets you choose from a waterproof shell, fleece liner, or a combination of the two for maximum warmth. It’s essentially three jackets in one, and makes for a great multi-season wardrobe solution.
Outdoor Research Men’s Stormcraft Down Parka
Nothing screams durability and heavy-duty comfort like Gore-Tex, which is exactly why the Outdoor Research Men’s Stormcraft Down Parka utilizes it for a hard-wearing exterior that will never break or rip. The 700 fill power down is perfect for extreme cold, and you’ll love the extra-long hem and the insulated storm flap when the wind is kicking up or the rain is falling. The insulated hood offers additional protection for your ears and head, and can be secured using cordlocks that keep it from slipping back, so you’ll never feel the chill no matter how arctic the temperatures are.
Nobis Alum Men’s Long Parka
Canadian Outerwear brand Nobis does a fantastic job of blending truly technical performance pieces with high-profile design that would fit in at any fashion-centric event. Their Alum Long Parka is a killer example of this, with a unique polyester cross-hatch shell that’s both great at blocking wind and rain and ultra tough.
A bevy of pockets give you plenty of space to hold all of your usual everyday carry gear while you’re out in the cold, and Canadian origin white duck down insulation guarantees that you’ll be warm and toasty on even the coldest days. But thanks to a Sympatex membrane lamination, it’s always the right amount of warm—never too hot to make you sweaty.
LifeLabs MegaWarm Jacket
When designers and gear nerds are talking to each other about how warm a given coat is, you’ll hear them talk about CLO ratings. Without getting into the sciency details, CLO is a measure of exactly how warm a piece of clothing can keep you. And by this measurement, the LifeLabs MegaWarm Jacket is actually the warmest jacket in existence, with a CLO rating of 9.25. With that kind of warming power, you might expect the jacket to be bulky—but no, it’s actually super packable.
And to top it all off, the jacket is made from recycled materials and ethically sourced goose down, so you can feel as good buying it as you do wearing it.
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