Arc'teryx review

Arc'teryx is our top answer for most women choosing a winter coat because the Patera Parka is one of the few city parkas with a fully waterproof shell. The product page lists 750-fill European grey goose down, certified to the Responsible Down Standard, inside a 2L GORE-TEX ePE shell, with Coreloft synthetic insulation placed in the hood and other areas that get damp. Internal cuff gaskets and a neck gasket hold heat in. The coat is $800, and Arc'teryx even publishes the down fill weight for every size, from 53.72 g in XXS to 90.40 g in XXL. The trade-offs are fit and length: the cut is listed as fitted, staying close through chest, waist and hip, and size S measures 39 in at the centre back, so it stops above the knee. It is made in Vietnam. If you live where winter means sleet and rain as much as dry cold, this is the coat to start with.

Who it is for

women who want one waterproof down parka for city winters

Price

The Patera Parka Women's is $800.

Distinctive winter parka combining down’s warmth with GORE-TEX weather protection. $800.00
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 13, 2026.

Key features

• 750-fill European grey goose down, certified to the Responsible Down Standard
• 2L GORE-TEX ePE shell in 200 denier recycled nylon, listed as waterproof, windproof and breathable
• Coreloft synthetic insulation in moisture-prone areas, including the hood
• Internal cuff gaskets and a lightly insulated neck gasket to seal out drafts
• Centre back length of 39 in (98 cm) on size S, weight 895 g

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Waterproof GORE-TEX shell, which most fashion parkas on this list do not have
• Strength: Arc'teryx publishes down fill weight by size, from 53.72 g (XXS) to 90.40 g (XXL)
• Strength: Sizes XXS to XXL and free shipping and returns in the US
• Weakness: Fitted cut stays close to the body, so bulky sweaters may need a size up
• Weakness: At 39 in on size S it is shorter than the long coats from Quince and Canada Goose
• Weakness: Made in Vietnam, with fabric from China

Key facts

• Coat priced: Patera Parka Women's, $800
• Insulation: 750-fill goose down plus Coreloft synthetic
• Shell: 2L GORE-TEX ePE recycled nylon
• Weight: 895 g (1 lb 15.6 oz)
• Made in: Vietnam

Where it ranks

Arc'teryx is No. 1 in our Best Winter Coat Brands verdict and No. 8 in Best Winter Coats for Extreme Cold and No. 1 in Best Winter Coats for Men.