By Suzanne
I am typically not the biggest fan of down jackets since I tend to feel, well, big in them. I’m being honest here. It generally just doesn’t work for me at all. And it never seems to keep me warm.
But Canada Goose has converted me. Seriously. How have I been going so long without their Camp Down Jacket?
I have been wearing this jacket exclusively since the temperatures dropped to the point to warrant a jacket. And, just in case you’ve been living under a rock, we have experienced some extreme cold spells in Maine this winter. With my old jacket, I’d be one of the crazies running from my car to the nearest warm place. Since wearing this jacket, I’m one of the lone ones that get to enjoy the fresh air! It has been able to keep me very warm without the need of a shell, even when I’m standing still. And, much to my surprise, it keeps me warm without making me look like a relative of the Michelin Man.
My favorite features of this coat definitely outweigh what I’ve been able to find as “faults”. The cuffs are a great, stretchy material that has kept its shape perfectly since day one. The bottom hem of the coat is also equipped with a shock cord that is easily accessed in the pockets. This means that you don’t need to start searching for those little toggles somewhere around your waist. Just reach in to the pockets and they are right there and easy to use. The neck is also insulated and reaches up my neck a few inches when zipped all the way up. Normally doing such really bugs me because of the zipper. But the Camp Down Jacket miraculously hasn’t caused any aggravation at all. Seriously. What’s not to love about this jacket?
Well, as far as I can tell, there is just one minor point that I’m not in love with. They appear to size a bit on the small size. The jacket that I’m testing is a size large and that is typically enough for me to wear it and potentially a couple lightweight layers if necessary. However, the chest and shoulders are tight enough that I barely can get by with a turtleneck sweater. If I were to get one, I’d likely go up to the XL, which is their biggest size for this jacket. But, beyond that, I can’t find any faults at all with the Canada Goose Camp Down Jacket. If you are in the market for a new coat, you really should check them out.
Stay tuned for feedback from out in the wilds of New England! I bet the Canada Goose Down Jacket won’t let me down at all.
Designed by Tim Sainburg from Brambling Design
