Customer Reviews Arc'teryx Camosun Parka

I was truly impressed by this parka. Bought it this October. I live in Ukraine, where the temperatures can go down to -20 celcius. The parka is extremely warm.

This is a great parka for everyday use, light, keeps you warm and breathable

Just bought this winter for commuting by train into city. Didn't want the full traditional parka (CG, Fjallraven, LL Bean) look. Needed something to keep me warm but be light enough to not overheat on the train or subway. I didn't want to look like an eskimo walking the sidewalks with the hooded fur. Love the simple style and functionality of Arc'teryx jackets, have one for skiing and another for hiking. This fits true, I'm 6'1" and 190 lbs, the size L was perfect, big enough to have sweater underneath but not bulky at all. The hood issues others have mentioned seem to be corrected with current version. Hood fits perfectly without blocking field of view. My only wish was that the chest pocket for phones was on the outside instead of inside so it would be reachable without unzipping. Perfect length for sitting on train, no need for 2 way zipper.

Just bought this winter for commuting by train into city. Didn't want the full traditional parka (CG, Fjallraven, LL Bean) look. Needed something to keep me warm but be light enough to not overheat on the train or subway. I didn't want to look like an eskimo walking the sidewalks with the hooded fur. Love the simple style and functionality of Arc'teryx jackets, have one for skiing and another for hiking. This fits true, I'm 6'1" and 190 lbs, the size L was perfect, big enough to have sweater underneath but not bulky at all. The hood issues others have mentioned seem to be corrected with current version. Hood fits perfectly without blocking field of view. My only wish was that the chest pocket for phones was on the outside instead of inside so it would be reachable without unzipping. Perfect length for sitting on train, no need for 2 way zipper.

Spent 3 hours shoveling in recent bombogenesis and it was stellar.Warm and snow just bounced off.

I bought this coat last month and although I live in Manhattan - I travel to central Minnesota six or seven times a year and often its in the winter. On Christmas I woke up Central MN (Pine City) and it was -21 with a windchill on -32. I had to go outside a couple of times and my core and everything the coat covered - was warm!!!. I agree the hood is big but it does adjust quickly, I've never been a fan of hoods in general and that's the beauty of this coat, as I simply removed the hood and my plan is to snap it back on only if it's snowing/sleeting. I just zip my coat up (covers my chin) and I wear a heavy wool hat. I not sure what the fuss is about lack of pockets. I put my wallet in my left pocket, cell phone and glasses in my breast (inner pocket) and keys in my right pocket and plenty of room for more stuff.. I tried to find something wrong with this coat but I really can't. Here in Manhattan, Canada Goose is routinely seen but there is no way I'd trade my coat for a CG - as in my mind, this coat is much more fitted and stylish than the CG and doesn't have that ridulous fur hood (that's non removable) Lastly - I am back home in Manhattan and went on an hour walk today in the park (it was 18 degrees) and only wore a cotton long sleeve shirt underneath it and I was warm with no hint of a chill...I wouldn't trade this coat for any other coat and highly recommend it and I love that this coat is waterproof!!!

I bought this coat last month and although I live in Manhattan - I travel to central Minnesota six or seven times a year and often its in the winter. On Christmas I woke up Central MN (Pine City) and it was -21 with a windchill on -32. I had to go outside a couple of times and my core and everything the coat covered - was warm!!!. I agree the hood is big but it does adjust quickly, I've never been a fan of hoods in general and that's the beauty of this coat, as I simply removed the hood and my plan is to snap it back on only if it's snowing/sleeting. I just zip my coat up (covers my chin) and I wear a heavy wool hat. I not sure what the fuss is about lack of pockets. I put my wallet in my left pocket, cell phone and glasses in my breast (inner pocket) and keys in my right pocket and plenty of room for more stuff.. I tried to find something wrong with this coat but I really can't. Here in Manhattan, Canada Goose is routinely seen but there is no way I'd trade my coat for a CG - as in my mind, this coat is much more fitted and stylish than the CG and doesn't have that ridulous fur hood (that's non removable) Lastly - I am back home in Manhattan and went on an hour walk today in the park (it was 18 degrees) and only wore a cotton long sleeve shirt underneath it and I was warm with no hint of a chill...I wouldn't trade this coat for any other coat and highly recommend it and I love that this coat is waterproof!!!

This was my first Arcteryx product and I absolutely love it. It is the best jacket / parka, I have owned yet. After this purchase, the first brand I look for when shopping is Arcteryx. I have had it for 2 years and still looks new. It's warm and protects you from the wind. The sleeves are a bit shorter for my size, but it's okay. It really is an urban style - you could possibly go skating or skiing, but there are others which are more suitable. I like the very clean look, and I wear this almost everywhere in winter - meetings, dates, snow shoveling(with a mid layer in case it gets too hot). It does not have adjustable wrists but the elastic band inside keeps it snug and actually feels better than adjustable wrist straps, same with the back. Someone complained that the hood is too big - it is actually very big - can fit a helmet, but it is also highly adjustable, you can shrink it from the sides and the back to the point of wrapping it around the contours of your head. The side pocket zippers are hidden to maintain the clean look and has nice depth to fit large phones and wallet or gloves, however the main zipper is exposed and feels too prominent and takes a bit away from the extremely clean look. The inside pocket zipper sometimes gets stuck with the lining so you have to open and close it slowly. Overall, just a great purchase and highly recommended.

This was my first Arcteryx product and I absolutely love it. It is the best jacket / parka, I have owned yet. After this purchase, the first brand I look for when shopping is Arcteryx. I have had it for 2 years and still looks new. It's warm and protects you from the wind. The sleeves are a bit shorter for my size, but it's okay. It really is an urban style - you could possibly go skating or skiing, but there are others which are more suitable. I like the very clean look, and I wear this almost everywhere in winter - meetings, dates, snow shoveling(with a mid layer in case it gets too hot). It does not have adjustable wrists but the elastic band inside keeps it snug and actually feels better than adjustable wrist straps, same with the back. Someone complained that the hood is too big - it is actually very big - can fit a helmet, but it is also highly adjustable, you can shrink it from the sides and the back to the point of wrapping it around the contours of your head. The side pocket zippers are hidden to maintain the clean look and has nice depth to fit large phones and wallet or gloves, however the main zipper is exposed and feels too prominent and takes a bit away from the extremely clean look. The inside pocket zipper sometimes gets stuck with the lining so you have to open and close it slowly. Overall, just a great purchase and highly recommended.

I can't believe the negative comments here. I had to speak up to honour this amazing coat. This jacket is state of the art urban engineering. Gore Tex waterproofing, silky soft pockets, premium 750 euro goose down. Strong and watertight YKK zipper. If you don't know what any of that means than learn to read and scroll down this webpage. The Camosun has kept me warm through bitter cold, sleet snow, artic wind, freezing rain and just good old Canadian weather.

A very impressive parka - light enough for day to day urban wear, warm enough for extreme conditions. Stylish too. I commented that it wasn't cheap but as with so much in life quality comes at a price and this certainly represents value when compared with similar parkas from competitors.

Je cherchais un goretex dans le commerce habituel. Arc'tyrex a rpondu mon souhait. les fermetures me semblent fragiles.

I bought this parka for my husband based on a article I read comparing and reviewing winter parkas. This article reviewed jackets from all the major brands and this jacket came out as the top choice in the review. I am happy to say that it has lived up to my and his expectations. The jacket has city styling and is fitted to give a nice shape. It has been warm during a polar vortex with temperatures dropping into the -21 C (-30 and colder with windchill) daytime temperatures. The jacket fabric doesn't look as durable as the snowboard and mountaineering jackets. Time will test how durable it is.

I bought this parka for my husband based on a article I read comparing and reviewing winter parkas. This article reviewed jackets from all the major brands and this jacket came out as the top choice in the review. I am happy to say that it has lived up to my and his expectations. The jacket has city styling and is fitted to give a nice shape. It has been warm during a polar vortex with temperatures dropping into the -21 C (-30 and colder with windchill) daytime temperatures. The jacket fabric doesn't look as durable as the snowboard and mountaineering jackets. Time will test how durable it is.

I have this parker now for two years, no down side to Report. The price is a bit heavy but when you wear it in Winter through the city it keeps you very very warm. I wear it to work with a short sleeve shirt underneath and I don't fell cold at all. I don't think that I need another Parker for years to come.

Truely outstanding! GTX Hardshell outside, down insulation inside who can ask for more? This is an amazing garment to face the worse weather conditions. It's lightweigh, waterproof, quite compactable, durable and on top of all it looks good no matter the way you're dressed. Smart, it matches (black or dark shades and hood removed obviously); casual, it matches as well! Even worn on outerwear it will look good. Once again Act'eryx made a hit.

This parka is great. It is not only warm but when wearing it, you feel the quality and how durable it is. It's minimalistic design fits right in the urban environment for which it was made and the fact, that the hood can be removed is definitely a plus! In regards to the pockets, I think it is ok, though having one more inside pocket would hurt. The only "issue" I have is the back drawstring for adjusting the hood. I make tight but every time I move my head it loosens up. I hope this isn't by design?! All in all however, this parka is really good and I would recommend it to anyone who wants a warm, minimalist styled parka for the winter. PS: the color admiral is gorgeous.

I love this jacket. Its so warm & comfortable. It looks great! Its exactly the coat I was looking for. The pockets are fantastic. You dont even need to wear gloves most of the time. They are deep and super warm. I only really need gloves when the temp drops below -10c. The jacket itself is so warm I normally only wear a t-shirt underneath & only needed a sweater when it was -20c or lower. I'm not a big fan of the hood, it fits a little big for my liking but you can remove it! So I have taken it off. I'd only ever put it back on if I knew I was going into weather with rain or snow. The jacket does fit a little big, I would recommend trying it on first (which I do with all my Arc purchases, everything fits different I find). Im 5'8" 170lbs & always wear a medium. I had to get the small. I still have enough room to wear a sweater or hoodie underneath if necessary. I would love a 2 way zipper on this (which other reviewers have asked for) and maybe also a flap on the front that cover the zipper like the womens Patera has. Overall though, I cant speak highly enough of this jacket. I love it, it looks great & the down / coreloft / goretex combo really sets this jacket apart from others.

This is truly the best jacket I have owned. Others will complain about the number of pockets and the after-thought hood, but really you don't need more than one-inside pocket and two front side pockets and the hood (combined with a toque) is more than adequate (especially considering it's removable). It's sleek, under-assuming, quiet styling is greatly appreciated in a market where fur-lined hoods and large badges are common place. I would highly recommend this to anyone who is cross-shopping with Canada Goose. I am 5'10", 145 lbs, and the small fits perfectly. I recommend trying this on (or other Arcteryx products) to get the size right.

Pros: For the weight and trim of the coat, I was extremely suprised with the craftsmanship and ability to keep myself protected against the elements in NYC. It does a great job against rain, snow, and wind. It's pretty amazing how they can do this with such lightweight material. I was really amazed as I was second guessing my purchase after seeing how thick the coat was. After having is for over a few months, it's all good!!!! I've had Northface and Woolrich Parka's which make me look like an eskimo. I chose this over a Norrona jacket due to the style and cut. I get the fitted look I want without compromising warmth. The hood seems a little too large, but it's not a deal breaker. Cons: Not enough pockets. If it's an urban jacket, there should be more jackets. I would be willing to sacrifice some weight for some more pockets. Double Zipper...for the length and cost of this coat, it should be there. There are many people asking for this, so I hope it appears in the next coat. I probably won't buy it as this coat is built to last, but continue your traditional way of making things better!!! Wish List: More pockets!!! I can't stuff my phone, wallet, keys in my inside pocket my outside pockets have my gloves. Even one more inside coat pocket would make a huge difference. Headphone cord holder like NorthFace Gotham. I'm reaching, but hey! Other than that, this parka is probably the best I've had. I'm really amazed at the technology it uses. How can a coat that is so thin keep you so warm and protected from the elements? Pretty cool stuff. That's all I can say. - Q from NYC

This is my second Winter coat from Arcteryx, purchased mainly because I just wanted to be able to wear a second Winter coat from Arcteryx; as I'm tired of wearing the first one every day, six months of the year, for the last nine years. And I wanted to try this hoodless design to be more stylish in the city. And I'm not disappointed! The quality, warmth, breathability, durability, and style are what makes the price worth the investment. I own lots of great pieces from this brand too, and I like how they have their own unique style, while buying their color options can be hit or miss. Will buy again!

I am 5'10, 155 lbs. I purchased size small, color Admiral. Admiral is a true dark navy.....gorgeous. Year after year after year I attempt to find a warm, functional, good fitting, and nice looking winter jacket. I had never found one that checks every box, until I found this parka. It is an outstanding piece. I tip my hat to the designers.

This is a great jacket/parka overall. I bought this parka in the year of 2019 which I don't know if Arc'teryx change any of the material of fabric since then. I live in Wisconsin and Chicago area. I feel the parka is really warm and sometimes too warm to be honest. I wear this parka mostly when the temp drops down to below 0 F degree. I own another Arc'teryx which takes care the temp higher than 0F degree. Of course you can wear this above that degree if you wear it like a coat. One downside of this parka is the hood, the insulation, the shape and the ability to stop the wind from coming decrease the warmest if you live in the area where huge wind is your daily life. Overall, great parka with poor design hood. You can live up with this parka below 0F but probably the best option if you live in a wind city such as Chicago.

I absolutely love this jacket, except that the hood is horrible and poorly designed for wet Vancouver weather. It is way to small and should extend further past a persons face. I find it odd that a "city" jacket has such a lousy hood.

The down fill combined with wind/waterproof is the perfect combination (sounds like winter). Sleeve cuff/gussets bid improvement over my Koda.