OutdoorGearLab Reports Awards for The Best Women's Winter Jackets

CHEYENNE, Wyo. - Feb. 29, 2016 - PRLog -- OutdoorGearLab, a prominent and pragmatic gear review site, has published the latest results of rigorous product testing in their Top Winter Jackets for Women Review. Liz Williamson, and accompanying reviewers, got creative with testing the limits of ten contenders in weather conditions varying from white out blizzards to bluebird days. They even went so far as to recreate an artificial downpour in the shower for saturation measurements. A snowy Lake Tahoe winter provided the perfect laboratory for reviewers to compare products over a variety of measures including warmth, weather resistance, style, comfort, features and durability.

The winners are as follows:

Editors' Choice - Canada Goose Kensington Parka

The Kensington Parka was a clear pick for this award due to its seamless blend of function and fashion. Features such as its water resistant exterior and 625 fill power goose down lend themselves well to keeping you dry and toasty. The hood itself offers fantastic features such as fleece lining, coyote fur ruff and the ability to detach the ruff, depending on your style preferences or intended utility. This product displays aesthetic details such as the form fitting construction, which is adjustable by cinch cords at the waist, and the flattering above the knee length. The price point is on the high side, but according to Williamson, “If you're in the market for a serious coat for deep-freeze winters from Minnesota to Montreal, you won't be cold or disappointed in this one.”

Best Buy - Marmot Montreaux

In terms of value, the Montreaux took home this honor by a large margin due to its low cost without compromise to quality or style. According to reviewer, Williamson, “It ranked almost as high (or higher!) in our tests as some parkas that were twice the price.”  Specific features that stand out include a fleece lined torso, chevron baffling and the complimentary length, which comes right to the knee. Animal lovers will appreciate the fact that the ruff is made of faux fur. The only major downside is the fact that the DWR water repellant finish isn't enough to keep you dry in a downpour.

Top Pick for Wet Climates - Patagonia Tres Down

This three-in-one award winner is a pick for wet, sloshy weather conditions. The outer rain shell is not only smooth and sleek in design, it's also durable and highly water resistant (featuring Patagonia's innovative H2No Performance Standard fabric). The inner layer is a cozy, form fitting, 600-fill-power traceable down jacket similar to the prototypical puffy most people know and love. Williamson states that "Independently each layer is highly functional, but when worn together they offer impenetrable protection and longevity in the elements.We love the fact that it's an all-in-one parka that actually works, since we've seen similar products that fail miserably at this feat.”

Operating out of Cheyenne, Wyoming, OutdoorGearLab LLC offers in-depth gear comparison reviews and informative articles to empower outdoor enthusiasts in their purchasing decisions. Categories span a wide variety of activities such as hiking, climbing, backpacking, cycling, skiing, and running. The site utilizes side by side comparative charts which analyze products based on metrics such as durability, ease of use and price point. Testers implement extensive, creative methods to decipher which products are stand out performers within their category and award them accordingly. To explore the extensive online resource, check out outdoorgearlab.com.