GLACIERFIT Insulated Padded Parka for Cold Conditions vs The North Face McMurdo Parka

The McMurdo is the better coat for real winter: 600-fill recycled down, a seam-sealed DryVent 2L shell, a two-way zipper and a longer cut that covers the hips. The Glacierfit is a lighter, simpler padded parka with a waterproof and windproof shell, a fleece lining and sizes up to XXXL, but it gives no fill rating or fabric detail. Owners rate the McMurdo 4.7 out of 5 across 592 ratings and call it very warm and weatherproof, while noting it is bulky, has no hem adjustment and runs too warm for mild days. Buy the Glacierfit for milder cold, casual wear and a lower-commitment layer; buy the McMurdo if you face sustained freezing weather and want a coat built for it.

• Choose the Glacierfit parka if you want a straightforward padded, waterproof shell for mild-to-moderate cold and everyday wear, and you need sizes up to XXXL.
• Choose the McMurdo if you face real winter cold and want down insulation, a seam-sealed waterproof shell and a longer cut that covers the hips.