REVIEWS
57 Reviews
PNWmel
Half of me wants to give this parka 5*: in snow or wintry rain, this jacket keeps me warm and sheltered walking my dog during the winter. The other half of me gives the parka 1*: the zipper has always been sticky but for most of this winter it won’t unzip. I’ve been stepping in and out of the jacket like a sleeping bag. Yesterday, the middle of the zipper burst open and won’t zip. For the price, I expected much better durability.
MayTay
I definitely would have kept this coat if it had a waist cinch. Loved the insulation plus gore-tex. BUT, not only is it a bit shapeless, cold air leaks in a bit because it’s loose in the wrong places. If next year’s version has a waist cinch, I would definitely buy and keep.
Lyon
I bought this jacket for cold winter weather, but I’m really disappointed with it. It’s only down -insulated up to the upper part of the body, and the lower part, below the waist, isn’t down-insulated at all. The quality of archery’s has also declined compared to the past.
Bbbri
Was just telling my husband how amazing this coat is, and I bought it over 5 years ago! It still looks brand new, one of my better investments.
lebkuchen for life
This parka was the true MVP of a recent trip to the subfreezing European Christmas markets. I often wore it open during the day and zipped it up below 35°. The exterior shell is slightly coarse which helps expel the more sticky and viscous grease and liquids. The internal pocket was perfect for cash and cards. The exterior slash pockets have a cozy and warm lining. I'm usually an M but I bought an L to accommodate chunky wooly top layers. The cut of the sleeves is trim so if you're ripped and wearing lots of layers it's a tight fit in the arms. But you really don't need heavy layers in this coat. It's warm enough. When my luggage was lost in Amsterdam I flipped out that my Patera was gone for good! Fortunately, we were reunited. It's a coat built for making great memories.
Vanessa
This coat keeps me warm even on windy days and does a great job keeping the cold out without feeling heavy. The fit is comfortable and it doesn’t look puffy or bulky. The only minor downside is some wrinkling at the bottom, but it’s not a dealbreaker
Review
My 2019 Patera Parka jacket had a durable zipper slider, small chain/teeth and metal zipper-end stop lock; this new one from 2025 design uses cheap, rough-feeling plastic zipper end stop lock with a chain that snags easily. The most critical failure is the removal of the under-zipper fabric guard. This means the zipper is constantly exposed, catching on skin or clothes, which is unsafe and dramatically reduces the jacket's lifespan. While the fit and warmth are exceptional, the faulty, fragile zipper makes this a significant risk. Until the core durability issue and safety flaws are addressed, I cannot recommend purchasing this coat.
KimChicago1982
My husband got me this jacket in 2018 so have worn it now for several years. I do not think it’s warm enough, especially for the cost! I need something super warm for frigid days in Chicago and this jacket is not warm enough to just stand waiting for a train. I’m cold in this jacket without a base layer in 30 degree temps. I’ve tried on the newer jacket model and I like the older style better. Seems arc teryx removed the wrist cuff which is one of the things I like about the model I have. I’m currently searching for a warmer jacket that will withstand frigid Chicago winters where you’re not always walking at a brisk pace to keep warm.
Cathrine
Super fit, perfect winterparkas that has insulation and is waterproof. Perfect for Norwegian winter.
Steph
I love this brand but I hate so many things about this coat. Pros: stylish, nice silhouette for a city slicker. Waterproof is verified. Great Hood. Cons: Freezing cold it's hard to believe this is 700+ fill. It's the same warmth as if the shell had a thin lining (no fill). Pockets. First, the lack of pockets. Why no external chest pocket, interior drop pockets. But my main pocket gripe is that my hands barely fit into the hand pockets. Let alone share the pocket with any objects like keys or hand warmers. The opening to the pockets is small too. In the pouring rain, the design results in water being funneled into the pockets of your hands are in them.
TrailRunnerPNW
Great length, very warm (!), minimalistic style/design, no excessive branding, matte finish (dislike overly shiny waterproof jackets), clever pocket design!
Frank
Yes, these jackets are pricey, but once you wear one and find out how warm they are! Not to mention how luxurious the fabric feels and the craftsmanship is top notch💕. You get what you pay for. Awesome. I’ve been to stores where they sell used jackets!
Dorian
Really nice jacket, premium fabric, warm, minimal.
JoRT
The coat is extremely light weight and has a nice, roomy fit and is a good knee length. It's not as warm as expected for Toronto winter temperatures (bitter cold). What's most disappointing is the button flap fastens on the right hand side. Women's coats/shirts fasten on the left side so it's taken some time to mentally make this adjustment.
50thparallelbc
Placement of the inside pocket is much appreciated as any contents inside do not make one “breast“ larger than the other ;) The freedom of movement around my arms is like nothing I have had in any other coat that gives this much protection from the wet and cold. The cover over the zippers and snaps -minimal detail is very nice. My only request would be that it had inside pockets on both sides, for both left and right handed people. The extra pocket would come in handy for anyone – and as it does not take away from the look of the coat simply because of the placement, it would be a very good addition
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