Alpinetek Women's Long Down Parka

I have to admit, I am very surprised at how well this coat is made. I purchased 2 other coats earlier this winter, but they just couldn't stand up to the cold. After reading all the reviews, I decided to purchase this coat. The packaging was nice, and the plastic bag the coat was wrapped in was a nice touch...... After shaking out the coat, the down fill fluffed out nicely and so did the fur on the hood. It looks EXACTLY like the photo but better in person. The blue is more of a medium royal blue than the lighter blue pictured. It's very lovely to look at :) The coat is 80% duck down and 20% water fowl feathers. The hood has pull cords on each side of the hood to make it smaller. I like all the pockets on the front and even has a pocket hidden in right sleeve. The inside pockets are amply made for large cell phones, and came with extra snaps and buttons. As far as the fit goes..... I was concerned about what some of the reviewers had posted this coat was running big, but after trying it on, my fears were laid to rest. I am a fairly small lady that stands 5'5" tall, weight 120 lbs and wear a size 3. The coat reaches down to the back of my knees. The zipper is easy to use, and the looped buttons are a nice touch. The sleeves are also down filled, and the thick knit cuffs with thumbs holes are a great feature, most winter coat manufacturers do not include . The back of the coat and sleeves have a narrow reflective strip which can easily be seen at night. What I like most about the coat is it's been coated with Scotch guard for stain/water resistance. It is wind resistant and rated for extreme cold winter weather. The fit is very comfortable with enough room for wearing a bulky sweater or hoodie underneath. **All in all, this coat is well made, it has weight to it, is warm and has all the features of the more expensive brands........ BUT at a fraction of the cost.** I would HIGHLY recommend this coat for any woman living in extremely cold climates wanting value, quality, durability and warmth. Update: After wearing this coat outside for almost a week, all I can say...... I LUV IT! Its really really warm and you CANT feel the cold wind! UPDATE 2: 10/14/18 I can't give the maker of this coat enough credit. It's seen all types of weather from icy rain, snow and sleet, to sub zero temps (-50 windchill in Milwaukee WI) , it did exactly as claimed. It kept me warm and dry. Didn't feel the icy wind, nor did I need a heavy hoodie underneath the coat because it gets too warm...LOL

This is an amazing coat at a fantastic price. The quality is great, the coat is very warm and thick, but not as heavy as comparable coats I've tried, overall very comfortable to wear and move around in. It runs a bit on the big side. I'm 5'5, 145 lbs, my measurements are 36-27-40, size XS fits me perfectly even though I usually wear a size 8(S/M) in most clothes. It's knee-length on me, and the sleeves are perfect with the cuffs and thumb holes (which might mean that they could be too short for a taller woman). I'm not expecting having to wear a heavy sweater underneath, the coat is extremely warm, so I opted for a closer fit. The faux fur collar is gorgeous, much more beautiful in person, and WAY more beautiful than the ones I've seen on even much more expensive coats. The red color was the only thing I didn't love, but my screen may be too blame for that. On my screen it looked more pink/raspberry, but in person it was a much less vibrant/aggressive deep red. It's a beautiful color, just a little too subdued for my personal taste, so I exchanged it for the black coat. Couldn't be happier. I haven't worn it out in the cold yet, but I don't expect any issues. If anything noteworthy comes up, I'll update this review accordingly.

Happily this coat arrived in the middle of a record-setting cold snap in Chicago. I commute downtown and have to wait for the train then walk to my office and -7 at 8:00 a.m. is beyond brutal! Having this coat has made it so much better - it's very, very warm and the hood is great (I haven't had problems with it staying up as others have, but maybe because I'm also wearing ear muffs). Agree with other reviewers that the pockets are placed a bit high and awkwardly, but it's a small nit to pick. I also have been struggling to get the zipper lined up. It has to be absolutely perfectly aligned and it ends up taking 5-6 tries which is annoying, but hopefully it will get easier over time. I ordered a small and it fits great with or without layers (I'm 5' 6" and 127 lbs.). The cobalt color is really pretty - been getting a ton of compliments. I'm kind of amazed by how warm this coat is considering the price. I have several more expensive long Columbia coats that I feel cold in when it goes below 32 degrees. I may just manage to make it through another Chicago winter with this coat! ;)