The North Face ThermoBall Snow Triclimate Jacket vs The North Face Gotham Parka

These are different tools. The Thermoball Snow Triclimate is a men's ski jacket: a DRYVENT 2L waterproof, seam-sealed shell with a removable ThermoBall liner, pit zips and a powder skirt. The Gotham is a women's knee-length city parka with 600-fill recycled down and no waterproof shell. Buy the Triclimate for lift-served skiing and wet snow; buy the Gotham for cold, dry commutes where warmth and length matter more than weatherproofing. Owners rate the Gotham well (4.6 from 1,142 ratings); the Triclimate's value is its three-jacket versatility.

• Choose the Thermoball Snow Triclimate if you ski or ride in wet snow and want one jacket that works as a shell, a midlayer or a full winter coat.
• Choose the Gotham Parka if you want a warm, long down coat for cold city days and don't need a waterproof ski shell.