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Patagonia Down With It Parka Review
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Patagonia Down With It Parka Review

Featuring 600-fill down insulation and a durable water-repellent finish, this parka is designed for cold-weather outings year after year.
Men’s Fjallraven Nuuk Insulated Parka Review
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Men’s Fjallraven Nuuk Insulated Parka Review

With a large hood, plenty of pockets, and a durable design, this parka is perfect for braving the cold during winter adventures or urban exploration.
Men’s Mountain Hardwear Stretchdown Parka Review
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Men’s Mountain Hardwear Stretchdown Parka Review

Premium down insulation wrapped in a stretchy, durable fabric; this parka is warm and ready for action in any winter adventure.
Helly Hansen Urban Lab Down Parka Review
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Helly Hansen Urban Lab Down Parka Review

Designed with Helly Hansen’s experience in wet weather, this jacket offers a modern style, waterproof protection, and warm insulation for use in cold and wet conditions.
Women’s REI Norseland Down Parka Review
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Women’s REI Norseland Down Parka Review

This cozy, durable winter jacket is designed for cold winter conditions and light precipitation. With 650-fill down and a breathable DWR shell, it offers phenomenal warmth and moderate moisture protection.
Rab Deep Cover Down Parka Review
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Rab Deep Cover Down Parka Review

Warmth, style, and functionality, this full-seat coverage, down parka is ideal for winter walks in cold, dry conditions and fends off heavy rain/snow relatively well.
Women’s REI Stormhenge 850 Hybrid Parka Review
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Women’s REI Stormhenge 850 Hybrid Parka Review

Great for cold hikes or everyday winter adventures, this parka is a cozy, waterproof parka with eco-friendly insulation, a comfy fit, and all the right details.
The North Face Triple C Parka Review
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The North Face Triple C Parka Review

This full-length parka feels incredibly cozy head to toe while getting blasted by arctic temperatures and wind.
Venture Pal 35 Daypack Review
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Venture Pal 35 Daypack Review

The most afforable daypack we recommend, the Venture Pal 35 pairs a lot of storage capacity with not a lot of weight.
Salomon Trailblazer 20 pack Review

Salomon Trailblazer 20 pack Review

We recommend the Salomon Trailblazer 20 for hikers who need a streamlined daypack for just the essentials.
Mystery Ranch Gallagator Daypack Review

Mystery Ranch Gallagator Daypack Review

The Mystery Ranch Gallagator unzips at the front for easy access – making it great for shlepping our cameras, binoculars, and packable fishing poles.
Best Hiking Daypacks of 2025
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Best Hiking Daypacks of 2025

Whether you are bagging peaks or packing a picnic, our trail-tested recommendations for the best daypacks will help you keep all your essentials close at hand.
Osprey Stratos 24 / Sirrus 24 Daypack Review
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Osprey Stratos 24 / Sirrus 24 Daypack Review

For comfortable, durable, and well-organized daypacks, we recommend twins from Osprey – the Stratos 24 for men and Sirrus 24 for women.
Men’s Patagonia DAS Parka Review
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Men’s Patagonia DAS Parka Review

This performance parka will keep you warm and protected on your next cold and wet adventure.
Feathered Friends Khumbu Expedition Parka Review
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Feathered Friends Khumbu Expedition Parka Review

This winter parka is built for the coldest environments and places on Earth. The Khumbu parka is designed for mountaineering and high mountain adventures.
Columbia Heavenly Long Hooded Insulated Jacket Review

Columbia Heavenly Long Hooded Insulated Jacket Review

Great color and size options make this long jacket a fan favorite for mild winters and shoulder seasons.
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