Canada Goose Chilliwack Down Bomber Jacket - Women's

I bought the jacket for my wife. Inially, she did not like the it - believing it to be: too boxy; too unsustainable with its use of real fur; and too fattening (she believed that it makes he look fat). However, it happened to be a very cold day when I presented the jacket to her as a birthday present. So she agreed to try it on outside in the cold (very reluctantly) and has worn every day since then because it keeps her warm and is really practical for everyday use with its many useful pockets. Since then several people have commented favourably on the style, quality and colour of the jacket. I believe that my wife is 'still in denial' when it comes to this item. While she now claims that the jacket is OK. Meanwhile, I really believe that she looks great in it and seems a lot warmer compared with her other dodgy coats and now that she understands that the fur is allegedly from a sustainable source she seems much more relaxed about the fur trim. (Mind you, she seems pretty pleased with the fur trim the other day when it was bitterly cold and very windy). She wanted to give this jacket three star - presumably to save face but I've given it four stars because it looks the business and makes her look the business too.

I live in Toronto Canada and after spending days and days going store to store, and calling ALL over the country, I came across backcountry through nextag.com. Luckily, they had one blue topaz in size small left, however I came across the problem of not being able to get it shipping to Canada. I spoke with one of their employee's who was more than helpful and followed up with me by calling me back as I did need to figure a way to get it to Canada. They were also able to put the jacket on hold for around a week while I sorted out the shipping details. Luckily, I found a UPS store that accepts packages just over the boarder from Niagara Falls, and drove to pick up the jacket.

It is very hard to find company's that will go out of their way to make a customer happy, however backcountry did just that! They have amazing customer service!

I am 5'6", 130 lbs and an athletic build, I bought the Medium and it fit perfectly. I wore it around Colorado this winter with only gloves and a shirt underneath, and I was extremely warm. All around the best jacket I have bought probably ever, I have found my loyalty line!

No regrets here.....its stylish, warm and functional....

I received this jacket a few weeks ago and was so excited to get it! It is very cute, fits well (true to size, as I am #130, 5'6, and a medium fits perfectly, and I like things slightly fitted rather than large), and appears to be very warm (as Canada Goose products are known to be). However, my one complaint is this. I understood when I purchased it that the fill is DUCK down clusters versus GOOSE down clusters. While goose down is supposedly superior to duck down in terms of fill power when maturity of the bird is equal, I am sure Canada Goose uses a high-quality duck down in their products (the tag states "Canadian white duck down"). However, due to the use of duck down, this jacket has an obvious "gamey" odor, which I've read is due to the higher fat content in duck products. Despite "airing" out in my closet for over two weeks, the odor persists and is quite noticeable, particularly when body heat warms it up. I wonder why they do not use goose down, as goose down is known to have less odor and is, in most cases, superior to duck down in terms of fill power and longevity of loft. As it seems a majority of Canada Goose products use duck down filling instead of goose down, I wonder why they even use the name "Canada Goose." Love the jacket (and it IS warm), hate the odor!

On another note, this site, as always, ships FAST, accurately, and with items well-packaged. In my opinion, it is hands-down the best place to purchase outdoor gear online.

Snowcat22 makes some interesting points, some accurate and some not. Goose and Duck down, from the same size and aged bird are almost indistinguishable according to the Down Association of Canada. With equal size and maturity birds, the loft and fill power are virtualy identical. What's more, loft and fill power are not always the key measurements of warmth. The world's highest quality and most expensive down is Ider down. But the loft and fill power of Ider is often less than that off duck or goose because it has a tackiness to it. As for odors, that has less to do with the type of bird and more to do a bad batch of down according to the experts. Proof of that is that most down products use duck down because it's a lot less expensive than goose because both come as a by-product of the poultry industry, and duck is just way more available. Check the labels of other top brands... duck is very common and if it always smelled, it wouldn't have a market!

Beautiful jacket - I wish I could have exchanged it for a larger size though (they were out of the color I liked). However, I found it to fit a bit smaller. I'm 5'6" and 135 lbs - I ordered a medium and felt as if the sleeves were too short and it rode up my back with the slightest provocation of bending over. I did notice a stronger smell with the down - but that would not have discouraged me from keeping the jacket if it fit right. I would buy it again in-a-second, if I could only find the right size.

Great jacket: warm, great fit and stylish. I have the white one, and receive compliments on it every time I wear it. I live in the Boston area, so it's perfect for keeping me warm, while also having that special flair and versatility: it's great for urban settings and for a hike in the country. The best thing about it is that it's not too bulky. It's warm and cozy, but I don't look or feel like a marshmallow in it. I highly recommend this jacket!

I love my new Canada Goose Chilliwack Parka! It's very comfortable, WARM, and looks really sharp. I purchased the white one. Worth every penny. I moved to Wisconsin from Myrtle Beach, so I needed a good coat for the WI winters. Since I'm not used to cold and snow, I wanted to get the best and boy did I make a good choice. I highly recommend Canada Goose. I ordered from Backcountry.com on a Saturday and received the coat within 6 days. I am very pleased and excited about my purchase.

Now that I have this jacket I want to bump every other product I've rated 5 stars back down to 4. The jacket is warm, stylish and not as bulky as it looks in the picture. When one of my friends who worked in Antarctica for a while saw it, he yelled, "Great jacket! That's what we wore at McMurdo Station! Does it have the inner nalgene bottle pocket?"

Yup. It has the inner pocket to keep your water from freezing. It has 2 small pockets on the upper left sleeve for pens. It has a small zipped pocket next to them for your pad of paper.

The lower pockets have velcro to keep them shut and the upper pockets are lined with soft, warm fabric. The zipper is heavy duty with large teeth and the buttons are fastened with strips of fabric -- not thread. The hood comes with a drawstring to snug it down tight against the wind. The jacket is very well- made and looks like it will last for years.

I have never been warm enough in my winter gear until now. This jacket is exactly what I needed.

Yes, we are talking a little bit of cash with this jacket, but you won't regret it at all. Of all down jackets, this one is worth every penny. There is not one that parallels it's quality and warmth. You will feel like you are wrapped in a down comforter all day with this one. If you spend any time outside in the winter where it gets fairly cold, this is the jacket for you. I have a friend who has the jacket in white and it is sharp. It is very well made and looks great. I'm waiting for my next paycheck, but this one will be in my closet this winter for sure!