TLDR :
As a lifestyle/everyday coat, the Titan Pass 780 Turbodown Parka checks every box. It’s fabric is thick, durable and waterproof. It's a tad puffy and covers down a fair amount of your thighs but still has a decent range of motion. The parka’s style looks modern and the fit is neutral to accommodate layering. But most importantly, it is warm even below 0F.
Intro:
I'm male, 5'10 and 190lb and the Large fits me well. I combined a 25% off sale price with a 10% off coupon and got the jacket for $370. I live in MN and the winters here are below freezing and many days are at or below 0F. Wind chill will bring some days down to -30F to -40F. Not much rain but rather gusty winds and snow. Warmth is subjective because we all have different cold tolerances and climates so I'll compare using relative warmth to two of my other jackets: my Eddie Bauer Boundary Pass and my REI Stormhenge 850 down Jacket. I'll also draw from my girlfriends experience since she won't write a review (I bought her the exact same jacket).
Eddie Bauer Boundary Pass:
The Columbia (approx 3.5lb on my scale) is a bit heavier and puffier but also significantly warmer. Wearing a T-shirt and a fleece long sleeve, I stood still outside for 15 minutes in 0F with the Columbia and felt nothing. No cold spots, no wind, no cold. I went back inside, warmed up, and changed to the Eddie Bauer (approx 2.5lb). The Eddie Bauer started feeling colder around the arms and shoulders within a few minutes. If...
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