Reiss Gable Wool Blend Overcoat vs The North Face McMurdo Parka

These are different tools. The Reiss Gable is a dressy wool-blend overcoat for city wear, offices and evenings; it looks sharp but is not built for rain, snow or long cold spells. The North Face McMurdo is a heavy, waterproof, down-filled parka that handles real winter weather and rates higher with far more owners (4.7 from 592 versus 4.4 from 25). Buy the Reiss if you want a tailored coat for mild-to-cold dry days; buy the McMurdo if warmth and weather protection come first.

• Choose the Reiss Gable if you need a smart wool overcoat for work, dinners and dry cold days, and you value a clean tailored look over weatherproofing.
• Choose the McMurdo if you face rain, snow and deep cold, want a hood and real waterproofing, and don't mind a bulky coat.