London Blizzard V Himalayan Parka

By Jeffrey Willis Ranked #427 - Men's Down Jackets February 28, 2007

I got a call from a morning news outfit in London (UK).
"Can we have live news reports on the blizzard that is hitting London?" This was a test for my brand new Summit series 850 Parka as we were to be stuck on the top of a thirty story high building for four hours during a snow blizzard.
My Parka did the trick but I found that the pockets were too shallow to keep my hands warm (I cannot wear gloves in operation mode). The front zip was also prone to get caught up with the actual Parka fabric. The zip itself has a slight kink which I hope will rectify itself.
That said, the hood is really great for film crews as you can slip a set of headphones in quite easily and keep your head and phones dry. Sort the zip and pockets out and the film units will declare their undying love for you.

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