The Ultimate Arc'teryx, Patagonia, and North Face Guide.

Today we are looking at some of the best down jacket brands in the world. Are you wondering what the difference between The North Face, Patagonia, and Arc'teryx are? What about Filson? What about a secret brand that I love very much...Manifattura Ceccarelli. Well anyways today we are looking at the best down jacket brands in the world, the most trendy big boy names of 2023 and BEYOND!

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Jackets Mentioned:
1. Filson Down Cruiser Jacket
2. The North Face McMurdo Parka
3. Patagonia Tres 3-1 Parka
4. The Arc'teryx Therme Parka
5. Manifattura Ceccarelli

The Iron Snail is a men’s fashion vlog starring a young man named Michael and featuring a snail no bigger than a quarter. The two are set on taking over the world of fashion by creating a clothing line to end all clothing lines. Until then, we’re here to tell you EVERYTHING you need to know about the best clothing out there, from the highest quality raw denim jeans to the warmest jacket to the sturdiest boots…the Iron Snail has got you covered. (written by Taylor, though Michael is sometimes known to talk about himself in the third person… xoxo)

[TheIronSnail]

DEAR EVERYONE: i don’t know how but it seems like I’ve missed some amazing jackets from TNF and Patagonia

Let me know if there are other jackets I missed!

[bradfrench]

I live in Houston and have zero need for any of these jackets but watched and enjoyed every sec

[gamerdude]

Mother father really dropped the video just in time for 60 degree early spring weather.

[dBsdecibels]

I've had a million jackets as I used to snowboard competitively, and these days I hike for landscape photography. I will say that if you want jackets with the most versatility, then get snowboard/ski jackets. You'll get all the technical features described here (gore tex [or alternatives], taped seams, variable baffling, etc), but you'll also get powder skirts, wrist gussets, and most importantly, zippered ventilation.

The powder skirts are really only necessary for snow sports, but they can be removed otherwise. The wrist gussets are basically baffles that go over your hand like a partial glove, but then are worn beneath your actual gloves. They keep all cold air and snow out from around your wrists. If you don't need them, you can just slip your hands through them like a shirt sleeve. Finally, those zippered vents are a life saver if you're any kind of active. As soon as you start getting too hot, just pop open the vents and dump the heat quickly. One of the best jacket features. I generally refuse to buy a jacket without them.

Also, digging the Speedy sapphire sandwich! Considering that or the Apollo 8 for my next watch. Enjoy Copenhagen! Had a 2 day layover there coming back from the Faroe Islands for photography. Picked up a great Japan Blue selvedge denim jacket from Brund while I was there!

[CookiePosion]

Weston from Rose Anvil recommended your channel a few weeks ago and I am obsessed. The quality of video to subscriber ratio is criminal but great video as always Michael. Please make another drop of your jackets thanks

[stevesmith]

I have purchased Patagonia, Arcteryx and North Face jackets and coats. I have lived in Minnesota most of my life (63 yo). I bought a Patagonia parka about 5-6 years back H2No(?), nice down and below my waist. Insulated hood. I can be outside shoveling snow for hours. No problem even with -20F and wind. I bought it on sale from REI for $300, and was $400 retail. Fantastic result. Even just a light walk and I stay toasty. NUFF SAID.

[GabobStrulli]

Got my The north face McMurdo parka yesterday, cant wait to wear it. Might wear it with a Bordeaux red turtle neck.

[JKA]

I had the exact same experience with my wife. Shes wearing a big thick parka and still freezing. I asked her what she's wearing under her jacket and of course it was only a shirt. Taught her about layering and convinced her we need to get her some base layers. Also taught her what to use to layer with. I think the last two winters have been better for her. She spends tons of time outside with the kids at her nature playschool.

[EK]

While I love both Patagonia and Arc'teryx, I see the two companies as specializing in different niches of the outdoor clothing market. For my more technical outdoor clothing like hiking gear - I lean towards Arc'teryx. For my more everyday/casual outdoor clothing I lean towards Patagonia. But that being said L. L. Bean is slowly creeping up on me in the same niche as Patagonia - got some flannels from them recently and they're great.

[bizmonkey]

I always wondered why manufacturers put fur on jacket hoods. I thought it was just a fashion thing, but knowing it helps deflect wind from your face is pretty cool.

[ricatiman]

Arc'Teryx has their new ultra high end Veilance line that features incredible special wool exterior materials. Some run well past $1K. Also, of course, Canada Goose, from my hometown of Winnipeg, Manitoba is a top choice by all the Hollywood North crowd here in Canada. In the past 5 years, Arc'teryx has replaced 2 jackets that had gore-tex delamination issues. Recently, my Beta SV had a delamination inside the pocket. They need to put pocket bags into these jackets to protect the delicate gore tex seam inside.

[DMorgan]

How are there no comments (that I saw) about your air circulation test? Brilliant as always Mikey boy!

[cstpa]

I own Vans MTE Gore-tex winter boots and they do not disappoint

[edibletarget]

What do you think about the fjallraven Greenland? Had my eyes on that one as my next jacket (for many of the reasons you list in this video).

[Lonespark]

Ok. But what about that TV? What is that magnificent beast?

[dwigtschrude]

I have some thin cashmere base layers that have never failed me. Super warm, light, cozy, breathable, wick away moisture. I know there are some really cool wool blend options as well I've yet to try

[willsanders]

Your video style is so dope. keep it up dude!

[ejcandrin]

5:41 Fur creates turbulent air around the face which is more spaced than unimpeded laminar air. The vortex is called the boundary layer (I hardly know er!)

[PortlyPour]

Canada Goose Wyndham Jacket for the really cold windy Danish winter days.
66North Goose Down Parka for something more moderate.
Light weight Goose Down Peak Performance Jackets for milder but more active days.
Belstaff Weybridge Leather Jacket and Belstaff Racemaster Wax Jackets for the shoulder season.
A CP Company Soft Shell for casual wear.
Arctery’x Hard Shell for layering.

Thats gets me through every single scenario.

I wear a lot of merino wool sweaters to work. But for formal occassions a pure melton wool, made in Italy Navy Blue Melton Overcoat by RalphLauren is incredible warm on the windiest, coldest, wettest Danish weather.

[Ozzy-]

For me, the best jacket is the one I can get in and out of a car easily, doesn’t overheat me when I’m out shopping and I go into a store for 2 minutes. Outer shell is nice and ‘rip’ proof so no nylon. And I came to the conclusion that I like my Patagonia M's Insulated Quandary Jkt Smolder Blue best. I’ve been wearing one for 4 years and I just bought another one used. It’s a jacket that keeps you cozy but not too warm, I love it