Is the Firefall warm enough for below-freezing weather?

Yes for most city winters. The synthetic insulation and longer cut handle below-freezing mornings, though it is not a mountaineering parka.

How does it compare with a down parka?

It is heavier and bulkier but keeps insulating when wet, where down loses loft. Down packs smaller and weighs less for the same warmth in dry cold.

It resists light rain and snow. It is not fully waterproof, so heavy rain will eventually soak through.

It runs roomy through the body to layer over sweaters. Some owners find it boxier than expected, so try your usual size first.

Yes, it has an attached hood for wind and snow.

Not ideal. It is bulky and does not pack down small, so it suits daily wear more than packing.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 24 ratings.

4 stores we checked sell it, including Mountain Hardwear, eBay, Bill & Paul's Sporthaus, Sun & Ski Sports.

At Mountain Hardwear, for $148.98, as of our latest check.

$148.98at Mountain HardwearChecked 7 h ago

Compared across 4 stores. Prices are checked against each store and labelled with when.