A good winter coat should keep you warm and dry from the first frosty mornings to the last cold days of March. Our winter jackets and parkas for men are made for everyday life on foot, on the bike and at work.
In Ireland, winter is more often wet and windy than freezing, so a coat that keeps out rain and wind matters as much as warmth.
A parka is long enough to cover your hips and seat and usually has a big hood and plenty of pockets. It's the warmest choice if you stand still at the bus stop or take long walks with the dog. Didriksons, Helly Hansen and POC all make parkas like this. A shorter winter jacket or a padded puffer gives more freedom of movement and suits you if you cycle or want a light, warm jacket for everyday use, and you'll find these from Didriksons, POC, Helly Hansen and SLOPE.
Down gives the most warmth for its weight and packs down small, but it loses some of its insulation if it gets wet. Synthetic fill stays warm when damp and dries faster. For a wet winter with rain and sleet, synthetic fill or down under a waterproof outer fabric is often the most practical choice. If you're looking for a pure down jacket, see our down jackets for men.
Waterproofing is measured as a hydrostatic head in millimetres. The higher the figure, the more rain the fabric can withstand, and taped seams stop water getting in through the stitching. A windproof outer fabric also makes a big difference, because it's often the wind that makes the cold bite.
Most of the range comes from Didriksons, which has made rain and winter clothing in Sweden since 1913. You'll also find winter jackets from Helly Hansen, POC and SLOPE.
If the rest of the family needs kitting out for winter, we have winter jackets for women and winter coats for kids. If the jacket is coming on a ski holiday, a men's ski jacket with a snow skirt and ski pass pocket is the better choice. A waterproof jacket lasts longest if you wash and reproof it regularly; see our textile care and waterproofing.
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