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I'm looking for a super warm winter coat that will last me forever. Something that will keep me warm around -30 C. I'm thinking military surplus, because it should theoretically be more durable (right?).

Price isn't a huge issue if the quality is worth it.

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[โ€“] shittydwarf@piefed.social 2 points 17 hours ago (2 children)

A navy peacoat is the closest to what you're describing - warm, durable, quality. Suitable for -30, may need a sweater depends how hot you run

[โ€“] Drusas@fedia.io 1 points 15 minutes ago

They're really not for cold climates.

[โ€“] reabsorbthelight@lemmy.world 1 points 17 hours ago (1 children)

This is interesting. Could you suggest one or provide a link? I just want to compare specs when I shop around

[โ€“] shittydwarf@piefed.social 1 points 16 hours ago (1 children)
[โ€“] BigTwerp@feddit.uk 2 points 13 hours ago (1 children)

I have that exact coat and can tell you that it really isn't particularly warm. Even with three layers below it isn't good below about -5c and is particularly bad in the wind.

[โ€“] floquant@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 12 hours ago* (last edited 12 hours ago)

I have a similar one with an extra button high up, so you can flip the folds over and get an extra layer and much closer to your neck. Otherwise use a scarf, because it is actually quite good (also against the wind, I live in Scandinavia) but closed as in the pictures with nothing covering your neck and stopping the air from getting inside you'll get cold in no time. But yeah I also would say that below -5 you need something more padded, but these are nice exactly because they're not that bulky. No way you can survive -20 in this