Sorin Hooded Waterproof Down Parka

Terrifically warm, light and comfortable. Easy mobility, Insulation is excellent, not bulky or overbearing in weight. Snow and water bead off it quickly. Expect it to last a lifetime.

Love the comfort, easy warmth/insulation, & waterproofing features of this high end Parka. I typically wear a size medium for Veilance jackets (Monitor Down & Altus Down alike) and chose a Medium size for the Sorin as well. The sleeves of the Small Size Sorin were a little too short & the tighter fit would limit layering options & compromise warmth. On colder outings (20°F or below) the generous boxy design/fit of the Medium Sorin easily accommodates layering with the Veilance MIONN (or more). Yes the hood adjustability feels unresolved & no I’m not at all sure what the internal elasticized collar adjustments actually do nor how they impact the experience. The website also states “Centre-front secures with hidden Cobrax snaps for a clean, low-profile finish”; yet the Cobrax snaps are nowhere to be found. For a high end price tag that the Sorin is demanding the unresolved & misleading design/descriptions should not be happening -otherwise I would’ve given a Five Star Rating. I wear a wool cap topped with a Veilance Bucket Hat. The shape of the Bucket hat helps secure the hood (the hood itself is generously deep allowing my face to be warm within the recess ) even against a strong head on wind. Overall Love the design & warmth but had to work to find options that keep the hood in place.

The jacket is warm and comfortable, but can be a bit bulky. The zipper is notably more difficult to connect and zip up as it appears too small to grasp. A larger two-way zipper would be preferred.

Very warm parka. I tried it walking around outside in -15C and felt very comfortable. In my estimate 15-20% warmer than a Canada Goose Langford that I own Highly recommend sizing down. I typically wear M sized clothing and a S fit me great