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The Columbia Apres Arson II is a long, plus-size winter down jacket built for serious cold. It pairs a waterproof-breathable Omni-Tech shell with 650 fill power RDS-certified down and an Omni-Heat thermal-reflective lining that bounces body heat back at you. A wind-proof membrane, seam-sealed construction and a removable faux fur hood round it out. Owners rate it very warm, often warmer than other coats they own, and praise its wind and water protection and how it looks in plus sizes. The main complaints are tight sleeves and a fit that runs small for some, so check the fit before you commit. Against lighter fashion parkas it trades bulk for real weather protection; against technical shells it adds down warmth without a separate midlayer.
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Lowest price we've seen: $180.00 on Nov 3 at Columbia Sportswear. Tracked across 1 store since Nov 3.
Owners rate the Apres Arson II highly, calling it very warm and reliably windproof and waterproof in real use. They like how it looks in plus sizes and find it comfortable and well made. Sleeve tightness and small sizing are the recurring gripes.
The Columbia Apres Arson II is a long down jacket for winter, cut in a regular fit for a comfortable range of motion. The shell is a waterproof-breathable Omni-Tech fabric with fully seam-sealed construction. A wind-proof membrane repels gusts and light rain.
Insulation is 650 fill power down that is RDS certified. The Omni-Heat thermal-reflective lining has silver dots that reflect and retain body heat.
The hood is removable and adjusts with a drawcord. Its faux fur trim also comes off. Comfort cuffs with thumbholes seal out the elements, and the waist adjusts with a drawcord.
