The Patagonia Windshadow Waterproof Parka is built for the kind of cold, wet days that make lighter layers feel like a gamble. Hip length and an adjustable hood close off the gaps where cold air finds its way in, and the Thermogreen insulation keeps working even when the air is damp. The NetPlus shell fabric, reclaimed from fishing nets, makes the sustainability story as substantive as the weather protection. What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:"This is the parka I grab when the forecast is bad. The H2No shell blocks rain while the synthetic insulation keeps warmth from bleeding out in the wind."