“Alaska”: the warmest jackets in the world!
The history of Alaska jackets dates back to the 1950s. At that time, military pilots were trying to find a way to somehow withstand low temperatures during flights. They needed a versatile jacket that, even at high altitude, would be able to protect them from the cold, strong wind, and moisture. The best designers could not come up with such a design. And then they decided to turn to the experience of the peoples of the North, who live in extreme climate conditions all year round.
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16.05.2025
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The history of the Alaska brand
It turned out that the Eskimos living in Alaska wear special clothing — a parka. Warm thanks to a down and fur lining, with a large heavy hood, and at the same time waterproof because of fish oil. This made it ideal protection from frost and wind, and you also did not have to be afraid of snow or water. Soon the American Alaska jacket became mandatory gear for all pilots.
If you decide to buy a real Alaska jacket in the USA, you may notice one interesting detail. Almost all models have a “fashionable” orange lining. And that is not without reason. When the jacket was mainly used by military pilots, it was assumed that in the event of ejection they could wear it inside out. And that would make the rescuers’ job easier. But if the ejection happened over enemy territory, you could simply leave the down jacket as it was and not reveal yourself unnecessarily.
In Russia, with its deeply subzero temperatures, such a warm jacket is even more relevant than in America. It is ideal warm outerwear for our winters: comfortable, versatile, water-resistant, and easy to clean. The lining is made of down or fur (artificial or natural). As a rule, it can be removed, and this turns this down jacket into a long windbreaker that is comfortable in autumn and spring. At the same time, you can buy an Alaska jacket in America at quite a low price — if, of course, you know where to choose.
Where to buy Alaska jackets
In America, these jackets are called “parkas” (parka). That is the name you should use when looking for them in foreign stores. Men's and women's models from well-known brands are sold in the USA at very attractive prices. We recommend these stores:
- 6PM – follow the link, and you will see hundreds of “parkas” from top brands, including The North Face, Eddie Bauer, and Cole Haan. Huge discounts, up to -60%! Here you can buy a real Alaska jacket from America for $120, or even less. Some (not very insulated) models are sold for as little as $70. 6PM is always the best place to buy clothing and shoes, if you find something here that suits you. Delivery to Pochtoy.com warehouses is always free.
- Amazon – a huge selection, thousands of options, but such big discounts as on 6PM are, of course, not available here. The link shows the top 15 most popular models on the site. Thousands of reviews, and ratings above 4.5 stars (out of 5). If you need to buy a branded men's Alaska jacket in the USA, there are options here from $85, with free delivery to our warehouse too.
- Macy's – fashionable parkas, although the selection is not as large as on Amazon (or even as on 6PM). Prices range from $100 to $300. Some models have good discounts.
- Uniqlo – minimalist Japanese style. The selection is small, and although the jackets are called “parkas,” they are very light. We do not recommend them for cold weather.
- Canada Goose – on the contrary, very, very warm (but also extremely expensive). For comfort in a harsh winter. At the link, we give options for women, but they also have good offers for men. But keep in mind: the brand is very prestigious and expensive. You can buy a warm and beautiful women's Alaska jacket in the USA here starting from $550. Men's start from $800. And they are still bought because the quality is also unmatched.
- The North Face – stylish, branded, and not very expensive. If the selection on 6PM did not suit you for some reason, try buying directly from the official website. Prices start at $150.
- H&M – a world-famous brand of inexpensive clothing. Parkas in the USA cost from $30 (if you buy them on sale). There are children's models too, and they are even cheaper.
- Bloomingdale's – a legendary American department store. A huge number of movies were filmed here, especially winter and Christmas ones. And they also sell plenty of warm “parkas” here. The prices, however, bite: it is almost impossible to find anything cheaper than $300. And there are options that cost much more than a thousand.
- NordStrom – a very large selection, hundreds of options. Prices vary widely, from $90 to $900. You may need a VPN to access the site. And if you need to buy Alaska jackets from America even cheaper, from $80, this same company also has NordStrom Rack.
- Columbia – very warm and very affordable, for any size. The brand has already become synonymous with warm outerwear; people are constantly conquering Everest and the South Pole in its jackets. Prices start at $150, because discounts are constantly offered here, on the official website.
As you can see, you can buy a real parka in America at quite favorable prices, especially considering such high quality (this is not Turkey and not China for you). Especially if you want clothes from достойных brands such as The North Face, Pajar, Nobis, Arctic Bay, Columbia or Canada Goose. These popular brands in Russia cost on average twice as much. On each jacket, buyers overpay $120 (about 7000 rubles) or more. Not to mention that the selection in Russian stores is an order of magnitude more modest.
And shipping clothes from the USA with us costs only $12. And you can buy directly from interesting brands, or shop with crazy discounts on 6PM.
Stay warm! Good outerwear always comes in handy.
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