Every travel capsule wardrobe has certain items that are non-negotiable. For spring and summer trips, lightweight T-shirts, pull-on shorts, and a cute sundress (or two) are a must. For cold-weather journeys, a winter-ready parka always holds the number one spot on packing lists.
If you’re traveling to a place known for its frigid winters, consider this Responsible Down Hooded Long Parka from Quince. Shoppers have comfortably worn it in sub-zero temperatures in Chicago, and say it “stands up to” cold weather in New York, Japan, Ireland, and Iceland. They’ve also found it to be similar in quality to $1,475 styles sold by Canada Goose. Certain colors and sizes are already selling fast, so snag yours while it’s still in stock.
Quince Responsible Down Hooded Long Parka
Quince
This Quince Responsible Down Hooded Long Parka is filled with 90 percent goose down, 10 percent goose feathers, and has a 700+ down fill power rating. This means it’s lightweight, compact, and adequately insulated, and according to Quince, it’ll keep you warm in bone-chilling temperatures as low as 33 degrees below zero Fahrenheit.
This parka is also RDS, or Responsible Down Standard, certified, meaning that the feathers found inside it meet animal welfare standards. In addition to being extremely cozy and ethically sourced, it has a durable outer shell that’s water-repellent and windproof, making it ideal for wearing in snowstorms or rain showers, while on the slopes, hiking in the mountains, or for just about any other outdoor activity.
The toasty nature and high-quality construction of the parka aren’t the only reasons it’s a popular pick among shoppers. The jacket itself has several clever design features that easily make it a standout winter coat choice. First, there’s the pocket space. In addition to a pair of slit pockets found at the chest, it features two oversized, dual-entry pockets at the hips that are fleece-lined and have a snap and a zipper closure. These pockets are so spacious, you can securely store personal items inside while you’re on the go, like your cellphone, house keys, earbuds, wallet, and more. Reviewers say they “rarely need to carry a bag” because of how deep the pockets are, with one fan adding they even carried a “thermos of coffee” inside one. The parka also has a large interior pocket.
Knitted storm cuffs with thumbholes are attached to each of the jacket’s sleeves, which makes it even more insulated since it traps additional warmth inside and prevents cold air from running up your arms. The cuffs aren’t cumbersome in the least, if you want to pop a pair of cashmere gloves over them. The hood also features a secret drawstring cord you can use to adjust the fit, though shoppers say it stays up when zippered “even on the windiest day.” The faux fur lining found at the hood’s rim is removable, so you don’t need to worry about ruining it, either.
Lastly, there are the parka’s carrying straps. Modeled after a backpack, they’ll allow you to tote the parka around hands-free if you happen to get overheated while you’re outside or are quickly going indoors or outdoors. When you combine all these unique details with its $190 price, this jacket is a great value. Grab your own Responsible Down Hooded Long Parka from Quince right now, or check out some of the brand’s other Responsible Down jacket styles below.
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