Have tested this parka in real bad weather today. Drowe an ATV in tempratures ranging minus 1 to minus 8 c. Was wearing a wool undershirt and a wool jumper. It was very foggy, windy and everything was extremly wet and cold. This trip was for more than three hours in speed exceding 60 to 70 km/h. This jacket keept wather out and I was not freesing at all. I was very surprised and pleased of this. I have been driving motrobikes for many years and I know when things work proper. It seems like this jacket keeps it promises in real world testing. I will come back with more news when i have used this jacket for a longer periode.Time will show if it keeps is`s promises.

Got one 2 weeks ago. Have tested it in minus 25 c wearing just a cotton shirt and T-shirt. Sitting out in the cold by the open fire for more than 6 hours. My friends wearing anoraks and other normal winter stuff. They frooze real bad. Have been walking for 10 km in minus 20 c. Worked just great. I work a lot outside during winter and this parka is the best so far. Have tested down parkas earlier on and most are just jokes when it comes to real. Nice at a buss stop and thats it. This one works even out in the real nature. With wax on, it`s also waterproof for wet snow. In real cold, x-tec works very bad. Its like wearing a condom, and for sure you will be wet.

More on the outer shell (which really is what distinguieshes this parka from the others): It is not an extremely thin material, which I would rip in real-life use. It is not a China-copy-material, i.e., not as heavy as what you find on e.g. eBay. It is 'breathing' much better than any X-tex, but it will not like *much* rain - but then, you would not wear this jacket anyway. Should you be out in continuous snowing, you may want some wax (which you, according to the PR, can wash out) on shoulders and arms. Do I like this jacket: Yes, very, very much. And: Not employed, nor affiliated in any way with the maker. To prove that: I use Ventile garment from Snowsled in the UK for skiing.

Reading my own text: I wore the jacket on top of shirt+Tshirt. :) Else, what car enthisiast would say: It seems to be of good 'build quality', i.e., I have not discovered any bad seems. About looks: There are some subtle dark red details (short stramps on the zips), and one behind the storm flap. Subtle details, that I as an owner really appreciate, but do not show off. All in all, this winter garment replaces my old, heavy copy-parka, it makes more sense in practise than does the pure city parkas, it does not show off colorwise (but the dual color model is not what everyone else wears), and I suspect I will have this jacket for 15-20 years. Depending on my future weight. :)

Tried the Arctic Parka: The Arctic parka is difficult to get in late 2010 - sold out everywhere in northern Europe. I got hold of one (size S fits snuggly on me, 175 no big stomach :), and here is my review: This is a very functional piece of garment. The outer shell seems to be a slightly thinner version of what military uniforms are made from. Thus, it does mind some bushes or rough ice edges as does standard down jackets do. Pockets are generous, but they are good looking enough for city use. Temperature test: Today, I spent 10 minutes in 10 below zero, no wind, dry climate with no action (waiting for train) with a cotton Tshirt and office-style shirt. Perfect body temperature (I did not notice it). It is longer at the back than at the front, meaning you can sit on it. Weight: It is lighter than you think