The North Face Arctic Parka is a warm, weatherproof, and dependable winter jacket. The coat is insulated mainly with 550 fill goose down with 150 grams of recycled polyester in the side panels, which cuts down the bulk. Add a generous hood and weatherproof exterior, and you get a hardy dose of cold weather protection. The product also seems to breathe well, which is essential in any good jacket. On the downside, the hand warming pockets are uninsulated, the rain flap covering the zipper closes with hook-and-loop strips instead of snaps, and the wrist cuffs are water-catching cotton. Still, you'll stay mostly warm and dry, and for a great price.