Winter coat recommendations for midwest newbie!

[MSWR0319]

I think this is the jacket I have.
https://www.thenorthface.com/shop/wo...nId=BCW#hero=0

I love it! It washes well and looks brand new after a few years.

[Kindra178]

I’m a big fan of TNF and Marmot.


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[doberbrat]

If you're buying a coat specifically for recess duty, I would verify the school's policy regarding recess.... in our school, if its below 30 either actual or windchill we stay inside. Kids do not play in the snow.

For my own kids, we go out whenever. We're at the playground for 60+min daily. I have a massive down parka that is midway between knee & thigh and snow pants. I have mittens from REI that are double layer 300 polartec fleece. SUPER warm.

for boots I have NEOS Overshoes. I've had them for about 18yrs and they're seriously the best investment I've ever made. HATE them for driving in but in terms of playing in the snow I've never been cold or wet. Honestly, I can plop myself into a snowbank for a few hours while the kids go sledding or whatever and I'm fine.

[Kindra178]

If you're buying a coat specifically for recess duty, I would verify the school's policy regarding recess.... in our school, if its below 30 either actual or windchill we stay inside. Kids do not play in the snow.

Different part of state but here it’s 10 degrees. They do go out in snow.


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[georgiegirl]

Different part of state but here it’s 10 degrees. They do go out in snow.


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Our school is zero (including windchill), but neighboring districts are 10. And yes, kids go out in the snow.


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[smilequeen]

Different part of state but here it’s 10 degrees. They do go out in snow.


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I don't remember ours. I think 15 actual or windchill? I'll have to check when it's actually cold again. They can play in the snow if they bring gear with them, so I know they can be out when it's cold enough for snow.

[Kindra178]

Tnf arctic parka linked above would be my rec for op. It’s both down and water resistant, semi flattering and very warm. Moosejaw regularly has a coupon off regular priced items, so I would look for that. North face Miss Metro is another warm jacket.




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[mytwosons]

I used to always get LE or Eddie Bauer down parkas but switched to North Face a couple of years ago. I think NF is way warmer/wind proof. My go-to is knee-length NF parka, knee-high Ugg boots (leather on outside) and a shearling hat. It can be 30 below and I'm comfy.

I saw Costco.com has a NF parka right now.