Expert Intelligence
0 of 2 experts recommend it
3 reviews · Brand Meter, Gentleman's Gazette, and alpha m.
Brand MeterYouTubeRipoff / Robbing You Blind
The clearest offender on the list: roughly 69% gross margin with an estimated $150-$300 build cost against a $1,000-$2,000 retail. The reviewer says you're buying about $200 of jacket and $1,300 of brand, with the arm patch being the actual product.
Strength
- Genuine down fill and parka construction
- Phased out coyote fur trim
Weakness
- ~69% gross margin; over $1,000 gap between build cost and price
- Outperformed on warmth-to-weight by the $600 Fjällräven Expedition Down
Gentleman's GazetteYouTubeNot recommendedSentiment 2/5
While trendy and warm, the reviewer cautions that a $2000 parka may not be practical for all climates and suggests considering actual climate needs over brand prestige.
Strength
- extremely warm
- trendy
Weakness
- expensive
- impractical for warmer climates
- may not be cost-effective for all living situations
alpha m.YouTubeNot recommendedSentiment 1/5
negative
Strength
- made for subarctic temperatures
Weakness
- just a status symbol
