Ellswos-Sports Men's Winter Ski Jacket vs Afelkas Hooded Puffer Jacket

Buy the Ellswos-Sports ski jacket if you will actually be on snow. It has a 150D waterproof, windproof shell, a detachable adjustable hood, fleece lining and hook-and-loop cuffs, and its 4.5 rating from 189 owners backs that up. The Afelkas puffer is the better pick for cold city days and casual wear: thicker insulation, a full zip, a drawstring hem and pockets, but it is described as windproof, not waterproof, so wet snow and rain will soak it. On build, the Ellswos is the more technical garment; the Afelkas is the warmer-looking everyday coat.

• Choose the Ellswos-Sports ski jacket if you ski, snowboard or spend real time in rain and wet snow and need a waterproof shell with a detachable hood.
• Choose the Afelkas puffer if you want a thick, warm everyday winter coat for cold dry days around town and don't need waterproofing.