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A.Sharp · 24 September 2013, 03:57 PM

Shopping for a light weight winter jacket. I am stuck between two different brands, Moncler and Canada Goose.

Both seem well made and warm. I think the Moncler has more detail and is a bit nicer, but it's also over 3 times the price of the comparable Canada Goose.

Anyone have either of these brands, and care to share their opinion?

jlee5050 · 24 September 2013, 04:27 PM

I think of Canada Goose as more utilitarian. Excellent quality and reasonably priced. Moncler is nice too and definitely more fashionable than CG but just a bit overpriced IMO.

Personally I think every bit in terms of keeping the cold out North Face does a pretty good job as well.

It could depend on the level too. I noticed a lot of serious cold weather gear makers have different levels of warmth.

Grumpy Badger · 24 September 2013, 04:45 PM

I have a Canada Goose Expedition which I love but it's hardly lightweight!
I'm looking for an intermediate down filled jacket for those days when it's not cold enough for the CG.
Moncler are just a bit "trendy" for my taste. Northface made great gear 10-15 years ago but I don't rate them now since they have become so mass market.

I'm very close to pulling the trigger on a Fjallraven Ovik and I would suggest you have a look at one of those.

bayerische · 24 September 2013, 05:58 PM

Moncler is a women's fashion brand IMO.

You can't go wrong with a Canada Goose. The Snow Mantra might be overkill for you though.

DjMalcha · 24 September 2013, 06:38 PM

There is also Italian luxury line CG which is really nice! Check out Como Parka.
I agree that Moncler is more like a luxury brand while CG has real hard core jackets.

speedo · 24 September 2013, 07:53 PM

my wife bought me a moncler jacket for my b-day. when i found out the price i almost got a heart attack. they do have nice winter gear though. (can't find mine on the site, it is form the previous collection)
for mega cold days when i am out a lot i use my alpha industries parka. never had cold in that.....
http://www.alphaindustries.com/Mens-...N-3B-Parka.asp

JakobZ · 24 September 2013, 07:57 PM

Have you considered Woolrich John Rich & Bros? I've this one and I love it, it's super light in and super warm.

nick c · 24 September 2013, 10:26 PM

For a very cold winters Canada goose does the job I have 4

speedo · 24 September 2013, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by JakobZ

Have you considered Woolrich John Rich & Bros? I've this one and I love it, it's super light in and super warm.

love that parka but woolrich is ridiculously priced in europe. a similar parka costs less than 400usd in the states while in the eu it starts from 630gbp.

mike@ec · 25 September 2013, 12:22 AM

how's parajumper ? they seem pretty high priced,

my wife was looking at those, and I told her i'd rather have another watch

Cru Jones · 25 September 2013, 01:01 AM

i have a canada goose and am a huge fun. has to be COLD to wear it, though.

JakobZ · 25 September 2013, 02:02 AM

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Originally Posted by speedo

love that parka but woolrich is ridiculously priced in europe. a similar parka costs less than 400usd in the states while in the eu it starts from 630gbp.

True that. But that makes fewer people wear it ;)

dbelle7 · 25 September 2013, 03:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Cru Jones

i have a canada goose and am a huge fun. has to be COLD to wear it, though.

Agreed...I have both..the Moncler is more on trend and fashionable, but very warm...the Canada Goose I save for tundra trips..it's too warm for just a normal cold day.

towernick · 25 September 2013, 03:19 AM

Canada Goose is serious cold weather gear, Moncler is high fashion gear, well made but it's fashion first, function second.

Grumpy Badger · 25 September 2013, 04:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Cru Jones

i have a canada goose and am a huge fun. has to be COLD to wear it, though.

Like the Lake District in AUGUST!

Mind you I was sitting still for 4 hours til midnight.

daveathall · 25 September 2013, 05:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Grumpy Badger

Like the Lake District in AUGUST!

That is classed as cold if one comes from south of Sheffield.

A.Sharp · 25 September 2013, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Grumpy Badger

I have a Canada Goose Expedition which I love but it's hardly lightweight!
I'm looking for an intermediate down filled jacket for those days when it's not cold enough for the CG.
Moncler are just a bit "trendy" for my taste. Northface made great gear 10-15 years ago but I don't rate them now since they have become so mass market.

I'm very close to pulling the trigger on a Fjallraven Ovik and I would suggest you have a look at one of those.

Those are actually similar to the CG I am looking at... The lodge jacket. It's very light weight. Might even need a sweater with it in dead winter.

I'm told they are super warm regardless.

A.Sharp · 25 September 2013, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by nick c

For a very cold winters Canada goose does the job I have 4

Nice collection!

if you dont mind me asking, how come 4?

A.Sharp · 25 September 2013, 05:07 PM

Seems like the consensus is CG...

Now I need to decide between hood or no hood. Or maybe two, one with and one without.

Grumpy Badger · 25 September 2013, 05:32 PM

The Fjallraven has a detachable hood so would save your dilemma and your wallet!

A.Sharp · 27 September 2013, 10:21 AM

Ok went with the CG. Bought two. One with hood blue, one without black. Will post pics with rolex of course soon.

wjgoretsky · 27 September 2013, 11:12 AM

Be careful buying CG online. There are counterfeit products which have been found to have chicken feathers, ground up beaks and toe nails in the filling and the fur trim was identified as German Shepherd.

Sounds horrible but true.

We Canadians are rather more concerned about surviving the winter than looking good frozen to death. Haha

East Bay Rider · 27 September 2013, 11:19 AM

Yes only buy from a store listed as authorized on the actual Canada Goose website.

nick c · 27 September 2013, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by A.Sharp

Nice collection!

if you dont mind me asking, how come 4?

I think 4 is good number

nick c · 27 September 2013, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by A.Sharp

Ok went with the CG. Bought two. One with hood blue, one without black. Will post pics with rolex of course soon.

Well done good choice for heavy winters

MitchSteel · 27 September 2013, 12:29 PM

I don't have a basis for comparison, but I do own a number of Canada Goose jackets and parkas, I'll tell ya, its like wearing a house.Ive worked and lived in some extreme climates over the years, and CG is a must.

Hairdude1 · 27 September 2013, 01:07 PM

I have a light moncler jacket and love it. I can pack it in a carry on when traveling

A.Sharp · 27 September 2013, 04:15 PM

I bought it from scoop. They are a pretty reputable high send store. No question their legit but thanks for the heads up....

I did get 25 percent off each!

A.Sharp · 27 September 2013, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by MitchSteel

I don't have a basis for comparison, but I do own a number of Canada Goose jackets and parkas, I'll tell ya, its like wearing a house.Ive worked and lived in some extreme climates over the years, and CG is a must.

I love that more than a few people who actually live in Canada are buying and swearing by these...

You say you own a few.... Do you think it stands to reason that I bought two? Thinking I should return one.. But would like to think I should keep it and it won't go bad, they'll both last me... I suppose.

A.Sharp · 27 September 2013, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Hairdude1

I have a light moncler jacket and love it. I can pack it in a carry on when traveling

Believe it or not both cgs I bought are light weight and fold into a small pocket which turns them into a pillow

24 September 2013, 03:57 PM	#1
A.Sharp "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: New York City Posts: 2,062	Moncler VS. Canda Goose Shopping for a light weight winter jacket. I am stuck between two different brands, Moncler and Canada Goose. Both seem well made and warm. I think the Moncler has more detail and is a bit nicer, but it's also over 3 times the price of the comparable Canada Goose. Anyone have either of these brands, and care to share their opinion? __________________ A.Sharp "I can't listen to that much Wagner, ya know? I start to get the urge to conquer Poland."

24 September 2013, 04:45 PM	#3
Grumpy Badger "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Mark Location: Bonny Scotland Watch: 14060M Sub (cosc) Posts: 5,280	I have a Canada Goose Expedition which I love but it's hardly lightweight! I'm looking for an intermediate down filled jacket for those days when it's not cold enough for the CG. Moncler are just a bit "trendy" for my taste. Northface made great gear 10-15 years ago but I don't rate them now since they have become so mass market. I'm very close to pulling the trigger on a Fjallraven Ovik and I would suggest you have a look at one of those. __________________ Don't mind me. I'm full of scotch, bitterness and impure thoughts! "You have enemies? Good! That means you stood up for something, sometime in your life." Sir Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill KG, OM, CH, TD, PC, DL, FRS.

24 September 2013, 05:58 PM	#4
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	Moncler is a women's fashion brand IMO. You can't go wrong with a Canada Goose. The Snow Mantra might be overkill for you though. __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

24 September 2013, 07:53 PM	#6
speedo "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: bp, hu, eu Watch: dj 16234, 116610ln Posts: 2,376	my wife bought me a moncler jacket for my b-day. when i found out the price i almost got a heart attack. they do have nice winter gear though. (can't find mine on the site, it is form the previous collection) for mega cold days when i am out a lot i use my alpha industries parka. never had cold in that..... http://www.alphaindustries.com/Mens-...N-3B-Parka.asp __________________ *16234 jubilee dial, 116610 ln, grand seiko sbgm221g, omega speedmaster mark II, longines legend diver, breguet 3910, nomos club campus 38, swatch sistem51, mares nemo, seiko ripley, g-shock rangeman* instagram: modus_horologicus

24 September 2013, 07:57 PM	#7
JakobZ "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Real Name: Jakob Location: Sweden Posts: 183	Have you considered Woolrich John Rich & Bros? I've this one and I love it, it's super light in and super warm. __________________ JAZQT @ Instagram

24 September 2013, 04:27 PM	#2
jlee5050 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Los Angeles Watch: the throne. Posts: 165	I think of Canada Goose as more utilitarian. Excellent quality and reasonably priced. Moncler is nice too and definitely more fashionable than CG but just a bit overpriced IMO. Personally I think every bit in terms of keeping the cold out North Face does a pretty good job as well. It could depend on the level too. I noticed a lot of serious cold weather gear makers have different levels of warmth.

24 September 2013, 06:38 PM	#5
DjMalcha "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Serbia Watch: Rolex Explorer II Posts: 32	There is also Italian luxury line CG which is really nice! Check out Como Parka. I agree that Moncler is more like a luxury brand while CG has real hard core jackets.

25 September 2013, 12:22 AM	#10
mike@ec "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Toronto Watch: Rolex Explorer II, Posts: 419	how's parajumper ? they seem pretty high priced, my wife was looking at those, and I told her i'd rather have another watch

25 September 2013, 01:01 AM	#11
Cru Jones 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 34,501	i have a canada goose and am a huge fun. has to be COLD to wear it, though.

25 September 2013, 03:19 AM	#14
towernick Banned Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 880	Canada Goose is serious cold weather gear, Moncler is high fashion gear, well made but it's fashion first, function second.

25 September 2013, 05:07 PM	#19
A.Sharp "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: New York City Posts: 2,062	Seems like the consensus is CG... Now I need to decide between hood or no hood. Or maybe two, one with and one without. __________________ A.Sharp "I can't listen to that much Wagner, ya know? I start to get the urge to conquer Poland."

25 September 2013, 05:32 PM	#20
Grumpy Badger "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Mark Location: Bonny Scotland Watch: 14060M Sub (cosc) Posts: 5,280	The Fjallraven has a detachable hood so would save your dilemma and your wallet! __________________ Don't mind me. I'm full of scotch, bitterness and impure thoughts! "You have enemies? Good! That means you stood up for something, sometime in your life." Sir Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill KG, OM, CH, TD, PC, DL, FRS.

27 September 2013, 10:21 AM	#21
A.Sharp "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: New York City Posts: 2,062	Ok went with the CG. Bought two. One with hood blue, one without black. Will post pics with rolex of course soon. __________________ A.Sharp "I can't listen to that much Wagner, ya know? I start to get the urge to conquer Poland."

27 September 2013, 11:12 AM	#22
wjgoretsky 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 X2 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Real Name: Winston Location: Calgary-AB CANADA Watch: DD-118238-(73208) Posts: 4,691	Be careful buying CG online. There are counterfeit products which have been found to have chicken feathers, ground up beaks and toe nails in the filling and the fur trim was identified as German Shepherd. Sounds horrible but true. We Canadians are rather more concerned about surviving the winter than looking good frozen to death. Haha

27 September 2013, 11:19 AM	#23
East Bay Rider "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Bill Location: East Bay RI Watch: GMT-II 16710LN Posts: 11,886	Yes only buy from a store listed as authorized on the actual Canada Goose website. __________________ I bought a cheap watch from the crazy man Floating down canal It doesn't use numbers or moving hands It always just says "now" Now you may be thinking that I was had But this watch is never wrong And if I have trouble the warranty said Breathe In, Breathe Out, Move On J. Buffett Instagram: eastbayrider46

27 September 2013, 12:29 PM	#26
MitchSteel "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: MDangerSteel Location: Canada Watch: Vintage Rolex Posts: 2,301	I don't have a basis for comparison, but I do own a number of Canada Goose jackets and parkas, I'll tell ya, its like wearing a house.Ive worked and lived in some extreme climates over the years, and CG is a must.

27 September 2013, 01:07 PM	#27
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	I have a light moncler jacket and love it. I can pack it in a carry on when traveling

27 September 2013, 04:15 PM	#28
A.Sharp "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: New York City Posts: 2,062	I bought it from scoop. They are a pretty reputable high send store. No question their legit but thanks for the heads up.... I did get 25 percent off each! __________________ A.Sharp "I can't listen to that much Wagner, ya know? I start to get the urge to conquer Poland."

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