Foray Waterproof & Windproof 3-in-1 Parka

I like the fit. Long sleeves and body length. However the quality of this is questionable considering the price. Before I even took it out the package I thought they shipped me the wrong thing because the package was so thin and light. The insulation on the down jacket insert is super thin. I would have expected to be filled about 4 times more. It’s comparable to a sweatshirt that you would wear on a fall day. Then the outer shell is just a super basic rain jacket, with no extra pockets, and super thin material that seems like it would tear or snag on a hike through the woods. I have a $20 rain jacket from a discount big box store that has a more durable thicker outer shell. OR should be ashamed of themselves for selling this jacket at this price.

Jacket is nice in general, great fit for me (usually large is too baggy and medium is a bit too snug, but medium in this jacket fit great on me). Very comfortable for Portland winters, will probably be fine down to about 30 degrees. Only downside is for a $400 jacket the zipper is garbage. I have yet to be able to zip it up without taking a few tries to adjust it just so, and it feels very chintzy when i am able to get it to work - I honestly don’t see it lasting much more than a season. Considering returning it for that reason.

From the mountains of Colorado to the windy streets of Chicago in November. This jacket has been a mainstay for me whenever the temps begin to dip below 30 and I need to protect myself from the wind and snow. The modularity of the jacket lets you wear the soft liner as a standalone or just the shell for wind resistance. I'd take this as a solid jacket system for something to wear to the office if you feel so inclined. I'd probably keep the goretex in your pack for if it's really rainy.

I have seen some negetive reviews about the inner jacket not being warm enough for any sort of cold weather. That's just not the case at all. The inner jacket is just fine. Up until April of 24, I spent my entire life in the midwest where it hits -30 for a minimum of 2 weeks every single year. The rest of the winter it's hovering around 0 degrees. The jacket is plenty warm. What people fail to realise is that heft and size, don't always equal warmth. The outer shell is great, it does what it's supposed to. The inner shell is extremely comfortable. It's extremely light weight, it's warm, and it holds up the way I need it to. I really couldn't ask for anything more outside of I wish I had a hood for when it's windy and I don't feel like wearing the outer shell. I love the jacket, truthfully. I've bought numerous heavy winter jackets in my life to help match the sub zero temps, this is 1 of 3 jackets I have bought that can hold up to it. As I said, I wish it had a hood, but outside of that, it's fantastic.