You've finally done it! The jacket looks great on you! I agree with your thoughts on Canada Goose cutting corners; I had a Canada Goose Citadel parka a few years ago, and it served me well for 10 years. It was a good parka, and I do miss it! However, I'm very happy with my 66North Tindur down parka now.
@@dlzmedia2792 Yes and No. Specially Canada Goose, they never go on sale here in CAN but they do “Friends and Family” events from time to time where you can buy CG jackets/parkas on a cheaper price. OR, OSC, Arcteryx, TNF, Eddie Bauer have sale events on special holidays & dates like Black friday, boxing day etc.
Another great video Will. You are a class act. I have 3 of these, the Langford, + Moose Knuckles, North Face Expedition Grade & Fjallraven, bought based on your review of it. Totally warranted and accurate. Durning the pandemic, with way to much time and money on my hands bought dozens of winter coats. Nothing else to do but buy em and test em! I think that the Expedition is cozy. And warm. But not as warm as it's weight would suggest. And ridiculously overpriced, for what you get and for the quality. I find that they wear out, specifically at the cuffs. And for all it's apparent ruggedness, anywhere where abrasion happens on occasion. And a real deal breaker is the absence of a hem draw cord. Recent Mooseknuckles seems to be as warm. I have some older ones that used real goose down to 90% fill which are much warmer than current ones. Yes, quality from where I sit has gone done everywhere. And by large degree. These old Mooseknuckles are my personal favorites, for it's combination of warmth, style and comfort. MK may or may not be as warm or better the CG, but they are more comfortable and easier to move around in. The CG Langford sucks. Here on the beach in SM, CA, even a moderate Marine breeze with a bit of fog and wind in 40+/- 2 F cuts right through the coat, freezing my, well you know. The Fjallravens are great, albeit a bit weird. The Expedition light may be as warm as the CG Expedition. And seems to be more durable. And crisp. The Full Expedition is absolutely warmer than the CG Expeditions I have. But a bit bulky, just like the CG expedition. But they seem to repel humidity better the CG. But they feel cold and weird to my skin when first putting on. Perhaps because of the material. But it goes away after a few minutes. And pound for pound these should be warmer by far as use Goose rather than Duck Down. Don't like duck down comparatively. Apples to Apples, I find Goose down is twice as warm and 40% lighter for similar effect. And feels better. Elfen and airy with better breathability compared to duck down. No brainer given a choice. Finanly, favorite. The North Face Retro McMurdo?. Not sure which. But all the expedition grade parkas are as good. This is not your standard NF product, which in my opinion is generally trash. They do still make mountain grade stuff on occasion and in limited runs. This is one of them. At $700 USD list and $500 USD street, they are cheap. This retro is half the weight ( or less) of GG Expedition and MK Sterling, warmer than both and has a true waterproof shell. Dryvent. Dryvent can be problematic. Though I find it outperforms say a Gortex Pro Arcteryx Alpha SV in repelling rain, it does so at a cost. I does not breath as well. Could be a problem for some. But i have not noticed it. And given parka's lighter weight and much better maneuverability I wouldn't care. And don't. And this parka is absolutely bomb proof!
My wife and I both bought the Expedition parkas about 5 years ago. Here in Minnesota it is necessary as essential item in the winter. Love the fur trim and it works great on the hood keeping the wind out and heat in. We didn’t buy this parka for fashion, we bought it to survive a winter out in the great white north. Thanks for the Video Will.
‘Cos of this video, I’m trading in my Sherridon for an Expedition lol Living in MB and hell yeah, it gets really insanely cold here. Great review btw!👌🏾
I just got one of these jackets used in excellent condition for $700. I live in Canada where temps of -30°C are normal during the winter. If you layer properly, this jacket can keep you warm and dry no problem. 👍
@@WillFaulkner Yeah, actually, I do. They rate both coats as TEI 5, which means -30°C and below, but the Resolute parka definitely feels even bigger and warmer - more extreme. It's like an Expedition on steroids.
@ honestly just what you are using and have experience with. Here in Norway we have alot of the same climate as Canada and I highly trust your reviews.
I just purchased an Expedition from Generations in Fair condition and I really can't tell anything wrong with it. The only thing was the Velcro had some fibers in it. Other than that it looks almost new.
Have you ever tried Mackage? I just purchased a Mackage Sullivan parka. Truth be told, I have never tried on a Canada Goose jacket, but the Mackage was unreal. I would put my money on Mackage any day over CG. I can also say that the Mackage could be paired with business attire without the overly typical Canada Goose logo.
@@WillFaulknerThe Fjällräven Expedition Parka No 1 is no longer available even on the Swedish site, as I understood it they produced 50 jackets just to prove they could produce the best winter jacket ever. I have one. It eats other winter jackets for breakfast. 😂🎉
Never heard of Canada Goose jackets before. I'm looking at their website and wondering which line of parkas are the warmest. Are they ranked by name? e.g. Expedition, Erickson, Emory, Langford, etc ?
I don’t really make my decisions based on warranties, but it is something to consider if you’re worried about it. I would say to research how great is Canada goose actually with the lifetime warranty and do they deny claims a lot.
I just ordered a OSC Outdoor Survival Canada, the specs blow CG out of the water totally. It has a waterproof membrane with taped seams, water wicking and heat reflecting lining, goose down rather than duck, and many more features. Plus it is only $825CAD, can’t wait to use it here in Alberta. Love my CG wyndham but I have been cold in it in -30, the OSC is rated to -40
@@mosk11tto The Desna, just got it the quality is amazing. Better material and more puffiness vs. CG, waterproof zippers too! The only thing I don’t like is the coyote ruff is thinner on the OSC but it will do fine. Lots of small features and pockets aswell
625 fill power is very low quality, especially when Rab and The Nort Face use 900 and sometimes 1000 fill power down. I have a Rab expedition 8000-meter jacket with over half a kilo of 850 fill power down that will be far warmer than that.
@@gregcharlandjust no… 😂 canada goose especially this model the expedition is field tested in goddamn antartica 😂. There is no way some knock off brand is better than the jacket antartic scientist use. 😂😂😂
You've finally done it! The jacket looks great on you! I agree with your thoughts on Canada Goose cutting corners; I had a Canada Goose Citadel parka a few years ago, and it served me well for 10 years. It was a good parka, and I do miss it! However, I'm very happy with my 66North Tindur down parka now.
Oh nice, do you use the tindur parka now as your main winter jacket? How do you find its warmth ?
@@WillFaulkner Yes, it is my main parka. It's too early to say if it's warm for me, though I have not had any cold temperatures here in Toronto.
@@DevBossGIs it true the jackets are cheaper in Canada compared to other places in the world?
@@dlzmedia2792 Yes and No. Specially Canada Goose, they never go on sale here in CAN but they do “Friends and Family” events from time to time where you can buy CG jackets/parkas on a cheaper price.
OR, OSC, Arcteryx, TNF, Eddie Bauer have sale events on special holidays & dates like Black friday, boxing day etc.
Another great video Will. You are a class act. I have 3 of these, the Langford, + Moose Knuckles, North Face Expedition Grade & Fjallraven, bought based on your review of it. Totally warranted and accurate. Durning the pandemic, with way to much time and money on my hands bought dozens of winter coats. Nothing else to do but buy em and test em!
I think that the Expedition is cozy. And warm. But not as warm as it's weight would suggest. And ridiculously overpriced, for what you get and for the quality. I find that they wear out, specifically at the cuffs. And for all it's apparent ruggedness, anywhere where abrasion happens on occasion. And a real deal breaker is the absence of a hem draw cord.
Recent Mooseknuckles seems to be as warm. I have some older ones that used real goose down to 90% fill which are much warmer than current ones. Yes, quality from where I sit has gone done everywhere. And by large degree. These old Mooseknuckles are my personal favorites, for it's combination of warmth, style and comfort. MK may or may not be as warm or better the CG, but they are more comfortable and easier to move around in.
The CG Langford sucks. Here on the beach in SM, CA, even a moderate Marine breeze with a bit of fog and wind in 40+/- 2 F cuts right through the coat, freezing my, well you know.
The Fjallravens are great, albeit a bit weird. The Expedition light may be as warm as the CG Expedition. And seems to be more durable. And crisp. The Full Expedition is absolutely warmer than the CG Expeditions I have. But a bit bulky, just like the CG expedition. But they seem to repel humidity better the CG. But they feel cold and weird to my skin when first putting on. Perhaps because of the material. But it goes away after a few minutes. And pound for pound these should be warmer by far as use Goose rather than Duck Down. Don't like duck down comparatively. Apples to Apples, I find Goose down is twice as warm and 40% lighter for similar effect. And feels better. Elfen and airy with better breathability compared to duck down. No brainer given a choice.
Finanly, favorite. The North Face Retro McMurdo?. Not sure which. But all the expedition grade parkas are as good. This is not your standard NF product, which in my opinion is generally trash. They do still make mountain grade stuff on occasion and in limited runs. This is one of them. At $700 USD list and $500 USD street, they are cheap. This retro is half the weight ( or less) of GG Expedition and MK Sterling, warmer than both and has a true waterproof shell. Dryvent. Dryvent can be problematic. Though I find it outperforms say a Gortex Pro Arcteryx Alpha SV in repelling rain, it does so at a cost. I does not breath as well. Could be a problem for some. But i have not noticed it. And given parka's lighter weight and much better maneuverability I wouldn't care. And don't. And this parka is absolutely bomb proof!
Try OSC Outdoor Survival Canada, if you know you know. It has a goretex like waterproof and breathable membrane, totally beats CG and Mooseknuckle
My wife and I both bought the Expedition parkas about 5 years ago. Here in Minnesota it is necessary as essential item in the winter. Love the fur trim and it works great on the hood keeping the wind out and heat in. We didn’t buy this parka for fashion, we bought it to survive a winter out in the great white north. Thanks for the Video Will.
Awesome to hear! I'm sure they are help keep you guys warm.
Very cute. Come visit up North sometime! We're always happy to show you some Northern hospitality up here in Kirkland Lake, Ontario!
Excellent /very thorough review.👏👏
‘Cos of this video, I’m trading in my Sherridon for an Expedition lol
Living in MB and hell yeah, it gets really insanely cold here.
Great review btw!👌🏾
I just got one of these jackets used in excellent condition for $700. I live in Canada where temps of -30°C are normal during the winter. If you layer properly, this jacket can keep you warm and dry no problem. 👍
Cool coat. The tube pocket on the arm is for pens. I had an Expedition but now I use a Resolute parka.
Ah that makes sense. How do you like the resolute? Do you find it warmer ?
@@WillFaulkner Yeah, actually, I do. They rate both coats as TEI 5, which means -30°C and below, but the Resolute parka definitely feels even bigger and warmer - more extreme. It's like an Expedition on steroids.
@ awesome, hoping to check it out soon
Love your videos! I was hoping you had a video of reviewing different winter boots
I might. What brands are you interested in?
@ honestly just what you are using and have experience with. Here in Norway we have alot of the same climate as Canada and I highly trust your reviews.
Bought a ‘good’ vest and am in the same boat, looks and feels brand new, couldn’t find any flaws
That’s awesome !
I love it, its so warm and not bad on rain. With the hood ur gonna sweat even in -2 weather wearing a t shirt
@@kingston4313 agreed
Wow, thanks will. I will order an exhibition camo print soon.
Cool
Great review! So helpful. Thank you!!
Glad it was helpful!
I just purchased an Expedition from Generations in Fair condition and I really can't tell anything wrong with it. The only thing was the Velcro had some fibers in it. Other than that it looks almost new.
That’s awesome. Good to know
Have you ever tried Mackage? I just purchased a Mackage Sullivan parka. Truth be told, I have never tried on a Canada Goose jacket, but the Mackage was unreal. I would put my money on Mackage any day over CG. I can also say that the Mackage could be paired with business attire without the overly typical Canada Goose logo.
Finally the Expedition Parka
Love your vids
Thanks !
I have two parkas both by Parajumpers. In my opinion if you want functional quality as well as a fashionable jacket Parajumpers is a great brand.
Can you do a review on the Fjällräven polar expedition parka?
I can’t find that one in Canada. Not sure why
@@WillFaulknerThe Fjällräven Expedition Parka No 1 is no longer available even on the Swedish site, as I understood it they produced 50 jackets just to prove they could produce the best winter jacket ever. I have one. It eats other winter jackets for breakfast. 😂🎉
Never heard of Canada Goose jackets before. I'm looking at their website and wondering which line of parkas are the warmest. Are they ranked by name?
e.g. Expedition, Erickson, Emory, Langford, etc ?
@@squatch545 expedition, snow mantra, or resolute are the warmest
They’re ranked by the product’s “TEI” or Thermal Experience Index.
My main hesitation in buying used is the limited 1 year warranty vs lifetime when you buy new. Any thoughts on this?
I don’t really make my decisions based on warranties, but it is something to consider if you’re worried about it. I would say to research how great is Canada goose actually with the lifetime warranty and do they deny claims a lot.
I just ordered a OSC Outdoor Survival Canada, the specs blow CG out of the water totally. It has a waterproof membrane with taped seams, water wicking and heat reflecting lining, goose down rather than duck, and many more features. Plus it is only $825CAD, can’t wait to use it here in Alberta. Love my CG wyndham but I have been cold in it in -30, the OSC is rated to -40
Which model did you go for?
@@mosk11tto The Desna, just got it the quality is amazing. Better material and more puffiness vs. CG, waterproof zippers too! The only thing I don’t like is the coyote ruff is thinner on the OSC but it will do fine. Lots of small features and pockets aswell
I am 5'9" 180 lbs with 41" chest. Would you recommend the medium size, or the large?
Medium for sure
@@WillFaulkner Thanks!
Now all you need to do is go to antartica and look for aliens who crash landed here 😅
Good idea loll
Best bang for buck is Woolrich
625 fill power is very low quality, especially when Rab and The Nort Face use 900 and sometimes 1000 fill power down. I have a Rab expedition 8000-meter jacket with over half a kilo of 850 fill power down that will be far warmer than that.
How to contact you? I would like to invite you to review a ski intercom
A lot of money for inferior down and feathers.
What jacket do you recommend ?
@@WillFaulkner Fjallraven Nuuk insulated parka just as warm at half the price.
@@gregcharlandjust no… 😂 canada goose especially this model the expedition is field tested in goddamn antartica 😂. There is no way some knock off brand is better than the jacket antartic scientist use. 😂😂😂
LOL, "Preloved".
Second hand is what normal people call it.
Had to laugh, stupid millennials