Best men's winter coats for cold weather

Top pick: Patagonia Jackson Glacier — a proper cold-weather coat, not a fashion puffer. Recycled 700-fill down in a tough 75-denier recycled shell, so it holds heat in real winter wind and slush while staying light enough to wear all day.

Who the others suit:

• Fjällräven Nuuk — the deepest-winter choice: long cut, high water column, built for standing around in serious cold.
• The North Face Himalayan Down Parka — expedition-style warmth with a wide size run, good if you run cold.
• Cotopaxi Calidez — a waterproof down parka for wet, snowy cities at a friendlier level.
• Cotopaxi Alivio — the everyday commuter down coat, long enough to cover a suit jacket.
• Patagonia Fitz Roy / TNF Hydrenalite — lighter down jackets for layering or milder cold snaps.
• Ortovox Downwool — premium warmth for mountain days.

Skip the no-name budget puffers if you want one coat to last several winters.