Quality clothing in America is very affordable (especially compared to Russia). Even Nike and Adidas products, if you just go to their US website, will be sold for 30-50% less. And for some brands, like DKNY, the difference reaches 200%. The same goes for outerwear. If a great down jacket sells for 50,000 rubles in Russia, you can buy the same jacket in the US for $250-$300. The savings are very substantial.
It's better to buy new collections before winter, but the biggest savings come in spring and summer. Almost every store here runs very serious sales. Sometimes they reach 90%. For the price of one warm jacket, you can get ten!
The country is home to many top brands that don't ship their products to Russia at all (so they are only sold by resellers). We've picked out a few of the most famous ones for you, whose products you definitely can't go wrong with.
10 Best Jacket Brands from the USA
1. Canada Goose
Some of the most famous down jackets in the world. Like it or not, in Canada you have to fight the cold climate. And so one manufacturer decided to produce Alaska jackets so that even those living at -40 ºС always stay warm.
Now these are the most popular parkas from America and their quality is considered unsurpassed. But the price is not small either. In Russia they sell for 70+ thousand rubles (if it's not a fake). For example, men's Alaska jackets and Canada Goose coats are available at TSUM for 75 thousand. Prices for such items in America are $700. That means you save at least twenty thousand rubles on the purchase. Plus you get a choice of more than a hundred models instead of just 8-10.
2. Pajar
Also a brand from Canada (from Montreal). Founded by immigrants from Paris and still run by their grandchildren sixty years later. It started out making only winter footwear, then switched to warm jackets as well. For thirty years it has been supplying equipment to the Canadian ski team. Their high-quality boots and jackets from America retain warmth while wicking away excess moisture, so even if you sweat you won't feel any discomfort inside.
A company with a funny name (“Moose Knuckles”), but with very serious products. Classic designs, emphasis on the quality of down and fur, great attention to detail. Very high prices (from $900 even in America). Such Alaska jackets in the USA are often worn by celebrities for whom quality matters more than showiness.
4. Nobis
Canadian quality plus striking, rather unusual cuts. These American winter jackets feature a restrained, strict color palette and their own design that you won’t find anywhere else. This clothing is perfect for the city. Prices are also a bit more affordable than Canada Goose.
One of the most popular American brands of winter clothing. It also sells “sport” items great for skiing or mountain climbing. Very wide range and very affordable prices (mostly up to $200, with some parkas even under $100). At the same time, excellent product quality and very high thermal resistance. The price is kept low mainly thanks to high volumes.
Very inexpensive and lightweight jackets. For autumn, spring, or mild winter. Their main highlight is creative colors and designs. They won’t be boring. There are also parkas (Alaska jackets) with a warm hood. Quality is much higher than that of Chinese manufacturers.
7. Eddie Bauer
Very inexpensive women’s jackets, from $100 to $200 (men’s models are also available but fewer). Using insulation technology patented back in 1932. Probably the most cost-effective down jackets among American brands in terms of price-to-quality ratio. Good in any weather.
8. Woolrich
The oldest brand on this list. You could already buy a Woolrich down jacket in America back in 1830. The company still produces quality clothing today; prices are mid-range (items from both $250 and $1200).
9. Arc'teryx
A Canadian manufacturer from Vancouver that has been producing jackets since 1989. With an archaeopteryx logo (a prehistoric dinosaur, ancestor of modern birds). More than 500 different products, each with a lifetime warranty.
10. Marmot
The “Marmot” brand from Colorado. Founded in 1974 by three students who began producing and selling mountaineering equipment. Their products have been used in Clint Eastwood films and National Geographic documentaries. Of jackets, they sell only women’s models, in colors ranging from black to bright red. Prices, meanwhile, are very low.
Best Down Jackets from America
OutdoorGearLab.com did a huge job testing the best American down jackets. It reviewed hundreds of products from manufacturers in the USA and Canada. They were compared based on how well they breathe, how good the thermal insulation is, how they perform in the rain, how high-quality their cut is, and so on. As a result, a list of the three best women's and men's winter down jackets from America was compiled.
Men's Jackets:
Canada Goose Men's Expedition ($950, in Russia – from 85 thousand rubles);
Arc'teryx Fission ($540, in Russia – from 65 thousand);
The North Face Men's Deptford ($180, in Russia – from 25 thousand rubles).
Women's Jackets:
Arc'teryx Seyla Down Coat ($255, in Russia from 36,500 rubles);
The North Face Outer Boroughs ($250, in Russia – from 35 thousand);
Canada Goose Kensington Down Parka ($925, not sold in Russia).
Amazon – the largest online store in the world, here you can find everything.
6PM – the selection is not as large, just a few hundred warm jackets, but all with discounts up to 85%. In this online store, American down jackets cost only $50-$75.
Backcountry – everything for the cold season is sold here, and with pretty good discounts (although, of course, in this regard no one can compare with 6PM).
Manufacturer sites – if you want to buy a jacket from a specific brand, just go to its site, where all the latest models will be available.
Ship from these stores to the Prostobox address you received upon registration with us. And we will forward your purchases to Russia for just a few dollars.
Stay warm while it's most profitable!
