What Our Gearhead(R) Experts Are Saying:"I wore this on a week of subzero commutes, and it was the first time my legs didn't feel the cold, too. The mid-thigh length actually blocked wind at my knees, and the two-way zipper made getting in and out of the car so much easier."Patagonia's Sisar Down Parka is made for the stretch of winter that outlasts your patience, the walk to the train when the wind cuts sideways, the wait for a delayed flight, the block between the car and the front door that somehow takes forever. The mid-thigh length and straight hem mean the cold runs out of places to get in before you do. The three-piece drop-style hood cinches around a stand collar for extra coverage on the worst days, while a two-way Vision zipper with a covered placket lets you adjust from the top or bottom without losing warmth. Recycled down insulation keeps the whole parka lighter than it looks, so the length that protects you never turns into weight that slows you down.