Helly-Hansen54403 Men's Dubliner Parka

So, first, sizing: ordering 1 size up, the jacket will fit (almost) perfectly - the arms are a little too long, but the Velcro sleeves easily solve that problem. I own another Helly parka, which is a medium and which is pretty big in the middle. I can wear big heavy sweaters and have plenty of room. With the Dubliner, I followed other reviewers' advice and ordered a large. I can fit a bulky sweater under the large, but there isn't a ton of room, which is fine by me. However, if you want the jacket to fit loosely (like all the people I see walking around in over-sized Canada Goose jackets), then order 2 sizes up, but account for the sleeves being longer.Second, warmth: it feels thin, it doesn't look/feel like it should be as warm as it is, it's not a down jacket, so it's not puffy, but it's also not bulky. I'm currently in buried in frigid, snow-covered Boston (14 degrees Fahrenheit at the moment) and with a good base and middle layer, this jacket is plenty warm. While I wouldn't recommend staying outside for extended periods of time with just a t-shirt underneath, it's not bad for short periods.Third, construction: Fantastic, I've really only ever owned Columbia parkas like this, but this is much nicer. From the zippers and the soft zipper cover thingy at the top of the zipper (no there are no zippers/pockets inside the jacket, not a big deal for me), to the make and detach-ability of the fur and the hood (although I, personally don't like the look of the hood without the fur), no, the fur isn't as nice as the $500 Canada Goose coats, or even some of the Alpha Industries Air Force parkas, but it blocks the wind. Because the coat is longer than I'd expect, which is a fantastically useful feature and helps to keep the rear warm, I do agree with other reviewers that I wish there were a double zipper, but that's minor, in my opinion.Now the big draw for me was that at the time of purchase, Amazon was selling the coat for $90, I think it's back up to $180 now. In all honesty, if I had to pay $180, I may have gone with the Alpha Industries n-3b parka, which I've tried on else where and is a fantastic coat that fit true to size. Amazon did their best with shipping, I happened to order before one of the major blizzards that hit Boston this month, so the USPS delivery was delayed and the USPS wasn't updating their site's status. I got impatient and Amazon was even good enough to create a duplicate order to be overnighted, but once I got home, I saw that the jacket had been delivered, so I'm about to receive a second one tomorrow, for which Amazon is already supplying me a return label. Which is, I believe the very definition of a first-world problem.I don't review everything I purchase on Amazon, but to go on a minor tangent: I do just want to say that Prime has been a fantastic investment. Free shipping is a nice perk, but the TV, movies and most importantly the prime music make it worth the annual fee. And then some.

I ordered this jacket because I was looking for a longer winter coat. Overall, I am very happy with this purchase.Fit - It fits as expected. I tried on many Helly Hansen jackets (not this model because it wasn't in any local stores) and all of the mediums fit well, so I ordered a medium. I am 5'11'', 160 lbs, with a broader chest and narrow arms and waste. Fits perfect in terms of length and the chest. There's some extra room for layering which makes this a versatile jacket for layering in colder weather.Quality - Excellent quality. Good zipper, (although a double zipper would be nice for a longer jacket). Removable fur, and removable hood for different weather conditions and looks. The adjustable hood is a great feature. Nice fleece around collar and in pockets. Material and lining is great. Completely wind and water proof, which is essential for keeping warm. Overall, the jacket is lightweight, but still warm. An adjustable waste cord would be nice, but I don't think it will be necessary for me at least. There are no interior pockets, which is somewhat of a design flaw, but there is plenty of storage on the outside for gloves and gadgets.I live in Winnipeg which is notorious for a large range of weather conditions, it can get extremely cold and windy (-30C,-40C). I think this jacket will be great for wearing in different conditions because it can be layered for more warmth, or not to make more breathable. I've developed a good tolerance for the cold, so if you get really cold in the winter you may want to consider a warmer, thicker and heavier down jacket. If you're looking for a long winter jacket that can provide warmth and dryness that can be layered, this will be it.I got this jacket on sale and paid a total of $120 for it. An outstanding deal. Thanks again Amazon.

I have been looking for such a while, actually purchased three, including this one, and decided to keep this. (The others were the Eddie Bauer Rainfoil Parka and Jack Wolfskin Glacier Canyon Parka.)The parka exudes quality. Very well made, and nice materials. I prefer garments with name-brand feature materials, as in this case with Primaloft insulation.There’s no velcro, which is a big plus for me. I don’t care for velcro. There are lots of snaps, and a few spare were included.It felt right, immediately. I am relatively slim, at 5’8” and 160, maybe short-ish arms. It’s a close, slim fit, though. I would prefer it was 5” longer - adding the 5” above the front pockets, and adding a couple of slanted hand-warmer pockets. And, it really should have a bottom zipper slide. (I am pursuing have a bottom zipper slide added.)It immediately felt warm. The Primaloft Black works, but not as well as my Thinsulate Cabela’s Upland Game coat.The faux fur ruff is probably the best faux fur ruff I’ve handled, but I still ordered a genuine coyote ruff that I will retrofit.The hood seems a little oddly designed, as with no ‘adjustment’ pulled in, the ruff completely covers my face. I had to pull in all of the adjustment at the back of the hood to make it work. But, at least it was adjustable to work.The cuffs are nice, elasticized (internally) about ⅓ way around, with a fabric strap and snaps to tighten if necessary.Overall, high quality, warm enough for this kind of garment, could be longer, and have a bottom-opening zipper slide. (One star down for length and lack of bottom zipper slide.)