We need a Canada thread on DCUM. I used to live there and miss it. My DC hates living here after living for years in Canada.

I get my daughter's winter things from Polarn O. Pyret. They run very large. You can usually get last year's stock in their outlet online. They're a swedish brand (warm), excellently made and designed. I got a three-season snow/rain suit (snap-out fleece lining) with all the bells and whistles for $37 (down from $185).

I have to say that I agree that Canada Goose is absurd here - it is not that cold (Canadian here).

If you belong to Costco, they already have their winter coats and gloves out and they seem great quality, though can't vouch for them. I always buy gloves there. But get them fast - come October most will be gone!

Costco's Snozu brand hasn't damaged my children in its cheapness or warmth. It runs small.

I still say Canada Goose. It's the best value because of the quality and the warmest coat you can get. If I'm buying myself one, why would I put my child in something not as nice? Now, excuse me, do you have any grey Poupon?

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Anonymous wrote:My kids have sensory needs and chew their coats. But I found north face last the longest to kids that chew on the zipper pull or on the zippers and "torture" the coats. LL bean and Columbia does not withstand much abuse.

My dd also had a hand me down Canada goose. Super warm coat and the teenagers size is $280. Only adults are like $700.

Canada Goose 2016 parkas are now $600 for kids; $1000 for adults.

Teens don't wear kid sizes.

Patagonia runs large.

North face is not for the chesty.

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Anonymous wrote:What possible reason is to buy HH or Canada Goose in this climate? I know there was a lot of snow last couple of years, but apart from few days when it was pretty cold, there is no reason to spend over 600 dollars to even 1K on a winter jacket for a teen. This must be just really wealthy parents posting. How is Columbia and North Face not good enough any more?

I don't know what HH is. But if you don't think that they're are wealthy parents in DC and/or post to DCUM, you must be new to DC.

For later teens, especially girls, they don't usually hit growth spurts as much. People can buy whatever coat they want. Why should you care?

I am not unaware of very wealthy people in DC area. Helly Hansen, HH coats, are usually meant for ski patrols, mountain climbing and extremely cold weather, that is why they are so expensive. I lived in Canada, and there Canada Goose is an investment, often very needed. I don't object to wealthy parents buying whatever they want for their children, but the "instant popularity" reason for buying jackets that are meant for completely different use, took me off guard. I hope some parents aren't ruining themselves just to keep up with parents who don't have to think at all about spending thousand dollars on a jacket, especially when this sort of a jacket is out of place in this climate.

--My h.s. nephew does ski patrol training

--Thanks to climate change we get snowmageddon about every other year in DC


--instant popularity from frivolous and extraneous clothing? You didn't read much as a child, e.g., Anne of Green Gables and the importance of puffed sleeves

Np: ILY with the Anne inclusion!!!!!

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Anonymous wrote:What possible reason is to buy HH or Canada Goose in this climate? I know there was a lot of snow last couple of years, but apart from few days when it was pretty cold, there is no reason to spend over 600 dollars to even 1K on a winter jacket for a teen. This must be just really wealthy parents posting. How is Columbia and North Face not good enough any more?

I don't know what HH is. But if you don't think that they're are wealthy parents in DC and/or post to DCUM, you must be new to DC.

For later teens, especially girls, they don't usually hit growth spurts as much. People can buy whatever coat they want. Why should you care?

I am not unaware of very wealthy people in DC area. Helly Hansen, HH coats, are usually meant for ski patrols, mountain climbing and extremely cold weather, that is why they are so expensive. I lived in Canada, and there Canada Goose is an investment, often very needed. I don't object to wealthy parents buying whatever they want for their children, but the "instant popularity" reason for buying jackets that are meant for completely different use, took me off guard. I hope some parents aren't ruining themselves just to keep up with parents who don't have to think at all about spending thousand dollars on a jacket, especially when this sort of a jacket is out of place in this climate.

--My h.s. nephew does ski patrol training

--Thanks to climate change we get snowmageddon about every other year in DC


--instant popularity from frivolous and extraneous clothing? You didn't read much as a child, e.g., Anne of Green Gables and the importance of puffed sleeves

Here's the Katahdin for boys.

http://m.llbean.com/product.html?bc=&skCatId=89435#89435

Maybe they are discontinuing it.

Anonymous wrote:My kids have sensory needs and chew their coats. But I found north face last the longest to kids that chew on the zipper pull or on the zippers and "torture" the coats. LL bean and Columbia does not withstand much abuse.

My dd also had a hand me down Canada goose. Super warm coat and the teenagers size is $280. Only adults are like $700.

Canada Goose 2016 parkas are now $600 for kids; $1000 for adults.

My kids have sensory needs and chew their coats. But I found north face last the longest to kids that chew on the zipper pull or on the zippers and "torture" the coats. LL bean and Columbia does not withstand much abuse.

My dd also had a hand me down Canada goose. Super warm coat and the teenagers size is $280. Only adults are like $700.

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Anonymous wrote:What possible reason is to buy HH or Canada Goose in this climate? I know there was a lot of snow last couple of years, but apart from few days when it was pretty cold, there is no reason to spend over 600 dollars to even 1K on a winter jacket for a teen. This must be just really wealthy parents posting. How is Columbia and North Face not good enough any more?

I don't know what HH is. But if you don't think that they're are wealthy parents in DC and/or post to DCUM, you must be new to DC.

For later teens, especially girls, they don't usually hit growth spurts as much. People can buy whatever coat they want. Why should you care?

I am not unaware of very wealthy people in DC area. Helly Hansen, HH coats, are usually meant for ski patrols, mountain climbing and extremely cold weather, that is why they are so expensive. I lived in Canada, and there Canada Goose is an investment, often very needed. I don't object to wealthy parents buying whatever they want for their children, but the "instant popularity" reason for buying jackets that are meant for completely different use, took me off guard. I hope some parents aren't ruining themselves just to keep up with parents who don't have to think at all about spending thousand dollars on a jacket, especially when this sort of a jacket is out of place in this climate.

Anonymous wrote:What possible reason is to buy HH or Canada Goose in this climate? I know there was a lot of snow last couple of years, but apart from few days when it was pretty cold, there is no reason to spend over 600 dollars to even 1K on a winter jacket for a teen. This must be just really wealthy parents posting. How is Columbia and North Face not good enough any more?

I don't know what HH is. But if you don't think that they're are wealthy parents in DC and/or post to DCUM, you must be new to DC.

For later teens, especially girls, they don't usually hit growth spurts as much. People can buy whatever coat they want. Why should you care?