Jack Wolfskin Canyon Shield Parka vs The North Face McMurdo Parka

The North Face McMurdo is the warmer, more rugged cold-weather parka, with down fill, a two-layer shell and a faux-fur-trimmed hood that owners wear through real winters. The Jack Wolfskin Canyon Shield is the lighter, more weatherproof option: its 10,000 mm waterproof rating beats the McMurdo's 600 mm, so it handles wet snow and rain better. Pick the McMurdo for deep cold and the Canyon Shield for wet, milder winters or active use.

• Choose the Jack Wolfskin Canyon Shield if you face wet, windy winters and want a fully waterproof shell with a detachable hood and synthetic fill that stays warm when damp.
• Choose The North Face McMurdo if you want maximum warmth from down fill, a burlier build and a wider size run for deep cold and daily wear.