Fjallraven Nuuk Insulated Parka vs The North Face McMurdo Parka

The McMurdo is the warmer coat and the better pick for deep cold and long walks in wet weather. Its 600-fill recycled down and seam-sealed DryVent shell beat the Nuuk's 250 g/m² synthetic fill on warmth for the weight, and owners rate it 4.7 out of 5 across 592 ratings. The Nuuk is the cleaner everyday choice: recycled synthetic fill that keeps insulating when damp, a longer 88 cm back, 11 pockets and a trimmer regular fit. Both are bulky winter parkas; the McMurdo is the bulkier of the two and has no hem adjustment.

• Choose the Fjallraven Nuuk if you want a long, weatherproof parka with synthetic fill that stays warm when wet and a regular fit that layers without a tent.
• Choose the McMurdo if you face real winter cold and want maximum warmth from down in a seam-sealed waterproof shell with a faux-fur hood.