The Patagonia Down With It Parka is built for the long cold months when one coat has to do everything: the morning commute, the errand run, the evening out. The slim cut and contoured baffles mean it layers over a sweater without adding bulk at the shoulders, and the two-way zipper keeps the hem in place when walking or climbing stairs. When the temperature drops further, the removable insulated hood goes on without disrupting the coat's clean lines. What Our Gearhead(R) Experts Are Saying:"I wear this one from the first hard frost through the last cold snap. The knee length actually covers what a hip-length parka leaves exposed, and the two-way zipper lets me move without the whole thing riding up."