The North Face: Men's Himalayan Parka

While it might not be the jacket version of The North Face 8,000-meter Himalayan Suit, The North Face Himalayan Parka has enough quality 800-fill down and thermal insulation to be worthy of the namesake. What the numbers mean is that one ounce of this Hungarian grey goose down (99% pure) can expand to fill a volume of 800 cubic inches. That's a lot of high quality fluff, making this waterproof, breathable, seam-sealed down jacket one of the warmest you'll find on a mountain or outside Fargo on a frozen winter evening. The North Face Himalayan Parka is also one of the few top-end garments to feature laminated baffle technology, a special and exclusive design approach that welds down baffles without the use of conventional stitching. What this does is eliminate needle punctures and cold spots that potentially sap warmth in extreme conditions. If you have to go outside, the Himalayan Parka offers some of the best frigid weather protection and insulated warmth you'll find in the industry.

• Windproof, durable and breathable 2.2-oz. ripstop nylon shell fabric
• High quality 800-fill goose down insulation
• Welded baffle construction with infused polymer construction
• Fully adjustable hood
• Two zippered hand pockets, two zippered chest patch pockets, one zippered Napoleon pocket
• Two internal water bottle pockets and two internal security pockets
• Velcro® adjustable cuffs and hem cinchcord closure
• Weight: 43.3 oz. (1,227 g.)