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Thanks for the Alpinetek comments. I gues we don’t get to be stylish when we live in hell, aka CANADA. Fact is, those criticisms were always written on a computer. SØK. On large purchases I would research the issue first web etc. Eddie Bauer – $229 – $249 However, if you own a car, don’t bother, get a car coat. I also love that it is (er, was…) a Canadian product. And the type of Computer (custom vs off-the shelf)seemed to fit the bill. I purchased the Canada Goose jacket in 2006. So yes to Canada Goose! Im talking hours and hours outside. Amortized over that time I am now spending $9.61 a year on a warm coat. Not at all. I have been walking in minus 18 c and sweating! I used to live in Inuvik, NT where I first learned about Canada Goose parkas, nothing else could come close to there warmth. Couldn’t agree more, pay the people in China and Bangladesh the same wages as Canadians or don’t let their stuff into this country. With apologies and thanks to the folks who made a pittance making it for me. I had a Canada Goose parka for the last 8 years, but it was starting to look old and I accidentally ripped it. Coyote control is just like hunting, farming, nature, firearms all things you guys like to preach about with a closed mind on your soap box but donât know much about. Paid $100 for each one. During Christmas holidays, everywhere I look is the same black CG fur jacket. Ranting aside, a suggestion for people looking to save money on a truly warm winter parka: check your local Kijiji or Craigslist. Maybe the hard-working Canadians who make these are being paid 40 dollars an hour? I downhill ski in the winter and anyone who does that any length of time eventually acquires a good ski jacket (nothing like being stuck on a lift at -15C with a good wind blowing down the hill!). A friend told me that Tundra coats are much warmer at almost half the price. I agree it is not essential, there are many other people staying warm in Regina without the Canada Goose logo on their sleeve, but on those really cold days I really appreciate the warmth of the coat and while standing on the corner waiting for the crosswalk sign to change when the windchill is -45C, I am glad I paid even a high price for the comfort. During -30 degrees days, I was shivelling like my internal organs are going to freeze. This is a luxury jacket with a limited range of usefulness and so I have to only consider it in that context. These top dogs are great alternatives and have been proven to be of serious quality without the marketing pricing of CG. Then I moved to Montreal and Good Lord, every second person on the street has the CanGoose jacket in -5 balmy weather and they are wearing nylons and heels- NO-ONE here needs one, yet EVERYONE has one, and it is worn obviously as a status symbol. And for that you’re looking at something like Canada Goose or Kanuk. If you wanted the super heavy duty coat, it’s $1200-1300. It was worth it. Husband has expensive Patagonia that’s not aging well. Unfortunately there isnt a comparable option. These jackets are worth it. The coat is worth what you feel. I don’t have to walk fast at -30°. And also, the trim will last longer than poor piggy or turkey one has for Christmas! I’ve had mine for 3 years. My daughter owns and wears a CG parka, in spite of which she has occasionally been cold, but not above -20 C. A number of companies make combination jackets of a fleece/down liner with a Gore-Tex shell. So yes, I think they are worth the money in extreme weather conditions since nothing else can compare. Warranty department said it is our fault that we damage the joint and ask for $225+ to repair. Or even tried one during a windy winter day? Going into a fourth winter with it. My only problem with it is that it’s not a parka, which is garment much more suited to my outdoor activities. Minus 20 is just cold enough to let you know that it’s Winter but it’s not so cold that you need to be afraid of dying of exposure as is the case when it gets into the minus 40 range. I bought a Canada Goose parka in 2004 for $300.00 some dollars that is still my working winter coat. The price point has enabled me to purchase a dressier, fully-lined wool coat for $199 from BCBGMAXAZRIA. It’d end up being left to hang on a tree to be picked up later rather than have to schlep the thing around strapped to your back or something. FACTS for you about trapping: Animals may suffer up to TWO weeks in a trap before a trapper comes around, meaning they will die a slow, painful death from starvation, dehydration, freezing to death, and/or predation. It generally means that I go without sometimes in order to afford the things I want. The jacket still looks like new. To Patricia who will be moving to Nunavut soon: Any parka-type coat would suffice for the task of keeping your body sufficiently warm, layering if necessary and you’d not have to spend anywhere near $700 for it. You get what you pay for. A couple or three at most layers under a wind-resistant shell should be more than adequate. @Tara I totally agree which is why I haven’t bothered keeping up with the comments. Temperature: -10°C / -20°C To the best of my research, this company no longer exists, but were made in Winnipeg. I am still warm and toasty in my knee length wool coat from Winners purchased 5 years ago for $80. So the extra money doesn’t seem like such a stretch. Sounds dramatic, but check it here: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2012/aug/07/china-rare-earth-village-pollution. That’s it , that’s all ! i bought a “Ripzone” down parka i bought for $150 on sale at sporting life about 7 years ago and it has lasted me and still keeps me warm. Although the price tag is scary at first it do firmly believe itâs worth the money but you are not getting a bargain either. The coyote fur is obtained by Canadian indigenous people by vast majority; they hunt today as they did hundreds of years ago because its the way to live off the land. It is really better than well-known brands like Gucci / Chanel and more. My daughter ( style changes slightly each year) first year of university 7 years ago. I’d like to say I’d never spend $700 on a coat, but I live in Victoria, BC and am completely ignorant to what “real” cold feels like. When you ski the highest peaks of Colorado and the ski patrol dudes tell you “nice jacket”, you know you’ve made the right choice. This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Alice performs oral sex on a group of cheerleaders. Costco ain’t on the list. The coat will last forever. Since I moved to Calgary I have not used as much. There are a few others but I believe these are the main contenders (more like alternatives) to CG. The only 700+ dollar jacket men/women should wear is Burberry. It’s still very very warm also. Here they are: Double-reinforced elbows for durability, adjustable bracing wire in hood for superior protection in high-wind conditions, shoulder grab-straps, Two lower, two toned, full-bellow snow pockets secured with Velcro® flaps, on top of which are two fleece lined handwarmer slash pockets (the expedition no longer has the fleece lined hadnwarmer slash pockets), D-ring for glove attachment point. I have a MEC down parka that have kept me warm in parts of Canada like the Northwest Territories. “Classy” ? This is my third winter wearing it. Fill power is a measure of the loft, or the âfluffinessâ of a down product. You think you pay an arm and a leg for a GC coat, think twice. As to the fur trim, in Toronto perhaps it’s a fashion statement, but up here, that trim is what breaks the harsh wind and you’d have windburn in a minute without it. I won’t need to replace it for another 8 years. Once I put it on I no longer needed all the layering. I like to apply the $10 per hour rule for big expenses. The cost goes towards nothing but your own status symbol. I have an almost 30-year old “Snow Goose” down coat. Canada Goose is abhorrent. Year three, no regrets at all. It’s $430 inclusive, not $700. – http://www.nobis.ca/ … also very nice stuff. A Canada Goose jacket, like any quality article of clothing is worth the price, in my opinion. Yup – I can afford it. Anyways, what difference does it make how they are killed. Eh ? Run. For those who justify killing coyotes for ‘management’ -try again. So I went to 3 shops to try on all the Canada Goose styles and ended up buying not Canada Goose but another Canadian brand — Quartz-Nature. So please, before you go jumping down people’s throats….consider comprehension before action. In comparison to other designer labels like Mackage, S&K, Moncler, etc. There have been a substantial number of “No way Joseé” comments about CG coats citing the fur trim as being a turn-off. My wife just bought me a Canada Goose coat and I must say that I absolutely love it. Is a Louis Vuitton wallet worth it? I’ve had it for 5 years and it’s still in perfect condition. Why doesn’t it say that Canada Goose is not waterproof? I am sticker shocked when I first saw the price of a CG, even got upset by learning that they were never on sale, which prompted me looking high and low for alternatives. Your kindness covers hosting fees, new articles, and videos. It doesn’t apply to all of course, but as I noted earlier, here in the arctic, we’ve got a good 4 months (at least of -40, been -50 since the beginning of December) of solid cold. And if that’s the case, well… You clearly don’t value moral or ethics and you suck dollar signs. I agreed with him (ie minus 20 + wind). I am always cold and received the Canada Goose parka I now wear 5 years ago for Christmas. I think most people buy them to be trendy, show off their status. Its an anomaly for sure. Canada gets cold, yes, but weather fluctuates and so a multi-functional wardrobe that reflects the weather will provide more pieces to work with. More important is a warm hat, mitts and socks. Dear Mrs Taylor, If you can afford this jacket, get it. Make the choice by realizing that it’s a piece of survival gear as opposed to fashion gear, figure how long you’ll have it, and decide how many other things you’d have to supplement a cheaper coat with just to stay warm, and you probably have your answer. Naive. That to me is true and fair globalization. If that’s the only investment decision that’s preventing someone from walking to work year-round instead of driving, then it might be worthwile. To be honest, when I travel to Toronto or Montreal and see people sporting a CG, I giggle to myself. After years of buying cheap coats that would only last a handful of winters I said yes to the $700 parka two years ago and haven’t regretted it one bit!!! If they are buying it on credit and not paying the credit card on time that is a bad decision. So, consider that CG is really made for crazy cold weather. I was looking for a coat that is: I live in the High Arctic and when it is -40 with out the wind chill I am very warm, I was convinced. A bunch of crap. I saw the Canada Goose display and tried one on with zero intention to purchase one. So Your contribution to this debate was what exactly? Do I hate everyone coveting my coat because it’s the in thing – yes, in fact I am always worried about someone stealing it, so I never leave it unattended when I’m out. THe old Bugaboo two-stage gave me 15+ years – including falling down Blue and a few black diamonds. Both were on clear out for $100. near queen and spadina they are endemic. And “yes” our First Nations people did think a great deal about the animal whose life was being sacrificed to provide them with sustenance and as such did not do it in the casual fashion that a New Yorker does when eating meat they’ve purchased. Yes. Are Canada Goose parkas well-made? Make fun of this Torontonian if you want, but I volunteer outdoors all winter, frequently after dark, and the work doesn’t get done if I wimp out during a cold snap. I can go for longer walks and handle the cold better than my non-CG wearing kin). Honestly, lets be real, Canada Goose is definitely a status symbol and the price reflects that. Canada Goose is great for dry cold weather like the Arctic. I have a good down parka and boots that have lasted me for at least 4 winters now (maybe more). Bought a wonderful Mark’s Work Wearhouse HD3 Tmax car coat for an amazing sale price of $125. If you’d like to have a different perspective on value, watch this: http://storyofstuff.org/. You see the same sort of misguided logic with people who pay a premium for German-branded autos like Audi, BMW and Mercedes (or even VW) whereas the reality is, reliability,durability and build quality reports clearly indicate that they’re not as wonderful as the hyperbole would have us believe. You can make a difference. Hahahah all the cities she named have very mild winters…come to Manitoba minus 35 before wind chill and experience cold. Now, after 15 years is not a cool jacket anymore, it is far from being fashionable. My company bought them for their employees so hell yes I am grateful to have it in the snow belt area I live in. I can’t argue that it’s better than cheaper parkas, because it’s the only parka I’ve really owned, but I have no complaints. After 6 hours in my “arctic approved ” gear I was feeling the chill. Who does that!! Canada Goose coats get the job done and keep you warm but there are numerous other parkas that do the job as well and don’t cost even half the amount. And even then I would sleep on it. Hood: Adjustable, Snap-on/off, Stand-up Collar I’d moved there for work, and I walked back and forth from work 1/2 an hour each way. I’m certainly not innocent of purchasing new garments made by underpaid workers in the third world, but I knew I was going to fork over a lot of money on a good parka either way, and paying extra for the knowledge that fellow Canadians made a decent wage off of it was worth it for me. With this coat, you can basically wear a T-shirt underneath. I was simply sharing how I felt about these jackets. That’s the question I asked a bunch of commuters while waiting for the bus in Toronto. I thought such a long coat could shield the draft around my legs. A jacket fits higher on the body than a parka does. Also, it’s completely insane to equate Made in China Jackets and potential child labour to the horrendous Canada Goose practices. I picked up a Chilliwack bomber (usually priced at $650) for $250. This article inspired me to start a savings account just to buy the Canada goose jacket! Further, they don’t make it in my blue-grey colour anymore. Remove that crest, and no one would know how cool you are. If Canadian citizens are unwilling to do the work for the wages offered, and foreign unskilled labour must be brought in to work at uncompetitive wages, there is a problem. Best coat I ever had , still wearing it So, it’s a VERY bad idea to wear a down parka out when it’s snowing hard. For that weather you will need it. Do they just have more money than what they know what to do with or are they trying to look cool. Surely people kept warm in Canada before this coat came along and they will continue to keep warm,one presumes. Today I wore my 6 year old GAP down parka (on sale $59.99 back 2006) to shovel my driveway, I immediately sensed this old jacket is MUCH warmer! I hope in this case it increases CG sales over time drives the price to more reasonable, and keeps people working. When I was younger, I almost bought a fur coat until my cousin complained about sore shoulders after shopping in her mink. $700 is on the low-mid end of what Canada Goose coats cost. And you don’t have to be a brand-whore/douche. Foreign-made products use factories that have questionable labor standards at best. I bought a Kanuk coat some 22 years ago at a price of about 500$ (so long ago I only vaguely remember the price). http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0YY-Dloe370 I don’t have a Canada Goose but do have a CMFR of equal value and also have(and have had) a two warm North Face jackets. It’s the little details that really make it stand out, like down runs beneath the zipper to stop the cold from getting through. And they work great! your stereotype made in china bashing is pathetic! NO WAY!! I can even make it without mitts or a hat if my hood is up and my hands are in the the chest pockets. Trust me lady you dont know cold. I have never regretted buying top quality goods made in North America. I tried one on about two years’ back for fun, and I found it way too heavy. You thought a H2 Hummer was crazy that is just consumer grade, the Military original was the real deal in comparison. I have a snow goose parka that has taken me through at least 15 Yellowknife winters. I am a cold person and needed a coat that did not leak feathers ( as some of the cheaper ones do), and also one that is classic and will give me many years of wear. They are made in Montreal and they do go on sale on occasion (I took a chance and ordered a non-refundable one on sale after trying on a different model in an Ottawa store). I was in Montreal over Christmas and it was pretty cold. I am sorry to report that I got ROYALLY RIPPED OFF. But, I will not pay $700 for a Canada Goose. Now I won’t buy one. Catch a chill: Sports Illustrated bikini model Kate Upton is down with the goose. they should stick to what they know and let the professionals represent them on the customer facing, If you have the money and have an appreciation for winter fashion i dont see the harm in buying one. It reminds me of the young girls obsession with those dreadful looking UGG boots. I found a picture through a link in this thread of a model (one of the many “Kate”s) in NY sporting a Canada Goose coat on top, with the entire length of her legs covered only in tights – that is IMO terrible advertising for a tundra-specific coat. Oh, please, maybe first become vegetarian and stop killing all the poor animals for food!!!! I bought one from Bench with a thick faux fur hood for a fraction of the price, and it keeps me very warm. I also walk in the neighbourhood and Experimental Farm’s Arboretum, 12 months of the year. I like Junge down coats, which are half the price and very well made. I put it on this morning to clear the driveway. Sputter all you want; nothing but nothing is as warm as goose down. etc.) After borrowing a number of jackets and Parkas for a test run, I shelled out the $700. By the way, if I were you, I’d buy the white one you’re pictured in just cos you look hot in it. It fit amazingly well and you could just tell the quality was there from top to bottom. First, if you look online , you will find that the Canadian factories are filled with asian looking people. They were jumping around as if in death throes due to the cold and right then I decided I wasn’t buying that jacket. Been there. For now, my MEC down filled winter jacket keeps me toasty warm after seeing it’s 4th winter in the prairies and I only paid 1/3 the price. I bought a Solaris parka from holts only to wear it for three months to have about 2 dozen pressure holes in the jacket. Now that Canada Goose products aren’t the only brand around that make warm down parkas with a nice fur hood trim. Now, northern Canadians, be prepared to laugh…..you said you could not understand someone in Toronto needing one, well….it is 40 F here, and literally every other woman I pass on the street (busy urban block, dense high rise population, highest per capita income zip code in US (not me though)….is in a full CG parka complete with Coyote trim. As for it being an expensive jacket, that’s only true if you get rid of it while it’s still useful, or ruin it somehow. Some of them will be traditional designs, made of traditional materials . If my work was going to take me back up there again on a regular basis, I’d definitely consider the $700. I got one for myself 3 years ago – paid $650 so now $220 a year and will continue for some time. I should not be using the comment section to post this I think, sorry. Få en gratis Voi tur. You get what u pay for inpatient cases thats 12 winters….not too bad of any invested if you ask me. I only recently let go of a wool coat that was expensive but I had it for 25 years. Stay cozy in the south, so I don’t have to hear about how cold you are. I bought a $700 Kanuk jacket (made in Montreal) that is the functional (rated to -28C) and stylish equivalent of the Canada Goose jacket . 0 fordeler. I live in Winnipeg, trust me when I say it’s worth every penny if not more ! Your comment is nothing but assuming things you cannot support, not to mention it’s goose down by the way (just because it’s waterfowl does not make them all ducks; that’s like saying ham and steak are the same thing) I had not idea they were a status symbol but apparently they are. I’m “down” with supporting ANY Canadian made product. I also don’t want to over-estimate what we’ll need from my complete lack of understanding and would prefer not to blow cash that could otherwise be spent on vino and beer (both of which are eye-wateringly expensive in Norway). But they were not simply flown in to trap, being over exploited and sent home (no, I am not referring to those ASSEMBLING, but the product has all components from Canada). The real selling point for many is the cache and it factor of owning a Canada Goose. In what would have otherwise been cold enough weather (~/-17) to make me chilly in my multiple layers in an hour, this jacket had me feeling like i was INSIDE THE WHOLE TIME. At least half the price for Canada Goose is for the status! There are many trappers who have been hunting coyotes for many generations. This person is either unclear on the concept of layering or is simply spouting untruths. Walking around here In New York City, it appears that every 30 or so people I see is wearing a Canada Goose parka. Yes there are cheaper and even better coats, but the name is what defines it. but you could not for the rest of your life! Yes, if you donât normally throw out a coat in case a zipper broke, CGâs repair/warranty save you $30-50 down the road. With sinuous movements he inches down the steps toward the boy, and sits a step above him. This brand helps you to identify people you shouldn’t do any business with. I have plenty of winter wear that is decades old and still very serviceable — some of which doesn’t even have a brand label because it was made by the persons who gave it to me as gifts. The product us probably good, but being a commuter in downtown Montreal, I think kit is overkill. As for Outerwear. Having said that, I love my CG bomber I bought at Coast Mountain (before they became Atmosphere) I bought on clearance for $150 bucks taxes in. I’m really sad that there are so many people willing to make snap judgments of complete strangers based on the brand of coat they wear…. The quality is on a par with CG, but it is water resistant, and best of all, washable ( the Goose has to be dry – cleaned), and has the same amount of warmth as the CG Kensington. Bottom Line: I have regretted buying cheap stuff. It’s hard to put a price on staying warm. I’m still wearing a “Pioneer” brand I bought in 1975. Yikes. Absolutely YES. No way would I pay $700 for a Canada Goose coat, which I think many people do not just to be warm but to be “trendy”. It’s and investment but well worth it!! Further, rather than being identical parkas like thousands of others from a production line, chances are pretty good that the creators would be happy to work with the buyer to develop a one-off unique parka-as-art. and worse that I think a popular model, stripped bare, silenced and on display in an expensive jacket should provide enough of an argument for buying a product. It was fine from mid October until near the end of November, but when temperatures went down below freezing, my arms were cold. (whether as brand or designing details), Yes, if you can pay with cash, without leaving a balance on your credit card. I bought the Sears knock-off for $179+tax. The hood and collar do an awesome job protecting the face and neck from windchill and sleeves are excellently designed to seal off the cold. Future buyers should note the recent Canada Goose sale to U.S. company Bain Capital could change where the jacket is made. Canadian made….uh….temporary foreign workers brought in to do the manufacturing in Canada. I went to Burlington Coat Factory in Buffalo NY. I now own two Canada Goose Coats – a Mystique, and a Kensington and they are most definitely warmer. In theory these are all areas that can be mended by a good seamstress but I think the point I’m getting at is you pay for quality – bottom line. Today I wait at least the weekend. Take a look at our clothing industry in Canada sometime, and the thousands of people brought in for “temporary” work for the textile and fashion industry. Het laatste nieuws over de beurs, financiële wereld, economie, politiek en ondernemen vind je op fd.nl How they get that fur is cruel torture of these coyotes which are in pain days before they will be killed for a coat. Which uses rare earth minerals, that are no longer sourced from California, but are solely sourced from China in factories that are known to use child labour and which are often owned/controlled by organized crime. It depends what you are looking for. I had a two season old $450 North face Summit Series, which is very warm and half the price, but the constant catching of fabric from the front zipper has torn up the entire inner seam. No,way too expensive! One of my neighbours who is over 70 yrs old and volunteers teaching blind kids to ski across the river in the the QC hills remarked to me that he doesn’t think it feels cold on the ski hill until the temps dip below minus 20. Maybe because they are all wearing overkill stuff half of the year. Is a Canada Goose really worth the money for the Arctic? I could probably justify a $700 jacket if I lived and worked in the high north where cold extremes can happen six months of the year, but when Torontonians wear a $700 jacket for the 3-4 days each winter that the temp drops below -20C, then the jacket is strictly a status symbol. Sure, many coat owners claim the Canada Goose materials and technology are superior and warmer to other winter coats on the market, so let’s unpack the details. It’ll also look like hell in a few years and won’t do so well when the weather gets crazy cold. They are very nice I agree, but I canât justify the expense, I got myself a nice Army winter parka for cheap, not fashionable I suppose but lots of pockets, very light, super warm, not afraid to dirty it, and made in Canada. One is the Expedition Parka and one is from the Altitude line. I must say I am a very frugal shopper. Canada Goose parkas are now for those who have much more money than sense. I dunno. I lived in Siberia for 23 years so I can judge. I have yet to discover another great find like it. = $7.89/yr. I don’t think so. I think it’s a fair price to pay for a good jacket that will last over a decade.