Fjallraven Kiruna Padded Parka vs Fjällräven Expedition Pack Down Hoodie

The Kiruna is the better pick for everyday winter wear in town: it is a long, wind-resistant G-1000 parka with a hood and four pockets, and its 4.3 rating from 229 owners backs it up. The Expedition Pack Down Hoodie is the better pick for cold-weather activity and layering: it weighs about half as much, packs into its own pocket, and uses 700-fill down with synthetic insulation over the shoulders. The Kiruna's synthetic fill is thinner (80 g) and it is not fully waterproof, so it suits dry cold and city use more than wet mountain days. The Expedition is a midlayer, not a standalone winter coat for most people.

• Choose the Fjallraven Kiruna if you want one long, hooded coat for daily winter wear in town and light hiking, with room for layers and pockets for gloves and a phone.
• Choose the Expedition Pack Down Hoodie if you need a warm, packable layer for skiing, hiking or travel that fits under or over a shell.