The Coat: LifeLabs MegaWarm Jacket ($699)
The Specs: This puffer is made with the brand's patented metallized shell, it's filled with 800-fill-power down that's both light yet keeps you extra warm. Constructed with with 87-percent recycled materials by fabric weight, it's a more sustainable option, too. It has a handy two-way zip front closure that zips super high to the neck with a cord closure for extra head warmth. The hood is tailored to fit with a hat or beanie and even has a brim to help with its raining or snowing. The shape is unique with a longer layer in the back to help keep the back of your legs warm. Inside the jacket, there is even a little mesh layer that wraps around your bottom, keeping it extra warm. Lastly, it has great pockets. Two big hand ones, a chest one on the outside (perfect for a phone), and larger mesh-like pockets on both sides on the inside.
Why I Love It: The brand refers to it as the "the world's warmest jacket," and a name like that has live up to its worth. I can tell you, it does. Of all the options I tested, this one does keep me the most warm, despite having a shorter silhouette. The thicker texture makes this jacket incredibly warm. I tested it out on a day that was just 8 degrees recently and the features were truly great. Having so many large pockets, I don't need to carry my bag, and having a brimmed hood for rainy days, it's just so handy. Plus, it comes in a cute carrying bag that packs up almost like a sleeping bag, making it easy to store away. When it's freezing outside, or the weather is wetter than usual, this is my go-to.
Who It's Good For: For someone who is truly always freezing or lives in a cold climate, this jacket is a must own.