CAT mens Heavy Insulated Parka (Regular and Big & Tall Sizes)

OMG! This thing has so many pockets! I owned a green version of this same coat in previous years, and it never wore out. No issues with zippers breaking, tears, or anything else. The old coat is still perfect. After losing 130 pounds, I needed to find something that fit better and made me look less like David Byrne in every music video he did in the 80's. I downsized from a 4X to an XL. It fits like a glove and is warm. I still have room to wear a fleece hoodie underneath it for added warmth in the Minnesota winters. The oversized coat allowed for too much wind circulation beneath the jacket. The properly sized one does not have this issue. That is not the fault of the coat. That is all on the purchaser. Make sure you buy the right size. There are like 14 pockets in this thing! My biggest problem with that is trying to remember which of the pockets I put which belongings in. That is not a complaint. I love being able to have pockets to carry everything around. I just have to improve my recall to remember what went where. The hood is fully removable with a zipper. This is a personal favorite of mine because most winter jackets (including this one) makes a terrible racket when donning the hood. Hearing aides pick up the sound even more. I only use the hood on extremely cold days, and rely on a double-knitted beanie and scarf most of the time. (Did you know that -40 celcius is the same as -40 fahrenheit? I learned that firsthand by living in Minnesota.) The reflective stripe is a nice addition for walking the dog. Since it is dark when I arrive at work and dark before I leave work, the reflective stripe is a nice addition to remain visible without looking like a construction worker. Buy this coat. You will not be disappointed.

This coat, parka, jacket.... whatever you want to call it is fantastic. For this review, I will be calling it a coat. For the upcoming winter season I needed a new coat. My last one did great until it fell apart from over usage in many Midwestern winters. My the stupid thing rest in pieces. So, Rather than going on to wal-mart or (insert name of store here), and deal with people, lines, my habit of compulsive buying (one day i went out for soda, came back with a laptop and a new dog. Forgot the soda. True story.) I figured i would purchase online from Amazon. After hunting around the website for a good bit, i found this, and purchased it. (as well as a dog collar and some DVD-R's that I probably really didn't need). When i got it, i was impressed. Oh my the pockets! So many! Not to mention it looks great... seriously. People at work won't shut there pie holes on how great the coat looks. It's very warm. Seriously. For as thin as it is, It has kept me warm so far this fall season in tropical Michigan. Word of caution to potential buyers of this coat: People may think you work for Caterpillar. Had a gentleman approach me and tell me that he use to service caterpillar equipment and shook my hand. I thought at first he was just reminiscing about his days of working for the company. Then he asked me if "Dave" still worked there. I said, "wait, who?" That's when it dawned on this gentleman that i was in fact just an imposter, poser if you will. He walked away confused and i think he muttered something under his breath about how i wasted 12 seconds of his life or something. Poor guy. At any rate, don't waste any more of your time with my review. Buy this! I promise you will not regret it. Pro's: Pockets - lots of them! Reflectors on front and back so you don't get run over or something. Warm Hoodie stylish Cons: None ... go buy the thing already. gesh. UPDATE: Two winters of use - This was my coat for 2013/14 Winter (one of the worse on record for my area) AND for the 2014/15 winter. It's still ticking along as if it's new. Unlike my dog. It likes to use my floor at times as its designated bio disposal location. I have asked him to stop, even offered the four legged thing money to stop. He just sniffs me and farts. Right, back with the coat review: It still looks new, as if I just bought it yesterday. It has not disapointed me. Unlike my laptop, that died a horible tragic death after if fell off my balcony and bounced on the concrete below bounced like 3 times and then landed in the yard, right on top of a rare pile of my dogs magical bio waste. The one time the thing decided to use the outside as it's bathroom destination, my laptop finds it. Fantastic. Summary: Laptop dead, Dog is confused on where it should go. Coat, awesome. Buy the coat. UPDATE: Thanksgiving 2016: The dog says hi. I think. I don't speak Dog. But he just barked when i started to type. Ok, so I bought this coat three years ago. It is still in tip top shape. Still like new, still awesome. I named it Gary. Gary the awesome coat. Don't judge. You probably had an imaginary friend when you were younger. Well my imaginary friend is my coat, Gary. If you are still on the fence about buying this, i have a few words for you. First, get off the fence. That is just awkward. Unless you need to be on it for the free wifi signal you are getting from your neighbor or something. This coat has paid for itself over the many years i have owned it. I can't stress to you enough to just buy it. The fit is good, easy to clean and looks pretty good. Stay warm my fellow internet shoppers! LAST UPDATE! (7/17/2018) It's July of 2018. My coat is sleeping comfortably in the closet waiting for winter to spring upon us once again. While it still has some time to slumber before it is awaken, I am comforted to know that it still is in fact the best coat that has ever been created by mankind. That's right, i went there. I have not had to buy a new one for five years now. Half a decade. I'm pretty sure I can call the coat a good purchase now. Dog is good. Farts a lot. He has faults but i love him. Coat? No. It doesn't fart. It's not alive. Still in perfect condition after five years. So, after half a decade of reviewing the coat, if you still are not unsure, then i would just recommend moving to Arizona. I don't think you have to deal with coats then. This will be my last update of this coat. I am now retiring from this review. I wish you the warmest of winters and a happy and healthy life my fellow amazon shopper!

This coat is AWESOME! It arrived a couple days before a big snow storm came through. The coat got to be tested out initially under blizzard conditions and it worked like a charm. My upper body was warm and toasty the entire time I was out in the snow, the wind was blowing real hard and other than noticing the snow moving you couldnt tell in the coat that the wind was whipping. I stayed nice and warm the entire time (no strange drafts of cold in odd places) and was truly able to not be the slightest bit cold. I was able to stay outside with my dogs having a blast in the snow (they were new to snow and had fun playing in it ) and normally I avoid going into snow like the plague due to coats that just don't do a good job of keeping someone my size warm. (I am a bigger person, 6' 5", built like linebacker) This year I was able to wear the coat and really didnt even need to turn on the heater in the car other than to defrost the windows when driving and when I was outside in the weather was nice and toasty warm. The fit: I ordered the coat one size larger than I expected as I am a large person (think football linebacker) so I have wide shoulders and barrel shaped chest. I was expecting it to be a bit larger in the fit after reading all the reviews that stated to get a size smaller because the coat is larger than expected, (those people must be your typical bean pole build, which I am not) but ordering the extra size to get the space got me a coat that is a perfect fit. Its not baggy or hangs odd, but it does fit very comfortable without hanging loose, and is alot more comfortable than the same size coats that you could buy from a "brand name" store or wally world where the coats seem to be just smaller in general and poorly constructed. The coat itself is very durable and made of a high grade material, some form of what looks like ripstop nylon of serious thickness with insulated interior, its warm enough to wear in blizzard conditions and you will stay plenty warm. The sleeves have a bit of a surprise in them as they have both a snap cuff sleeve from the rip stop material as well as a built in soft sleeve with a fitted cuff that is attached just in front of the elbow so its like two sleeves in one and it made a HUGE affect on the wind not entering into the sleeves. Normal snap cuff only, like my previous leather coat would allow the cold to "creep" up your arms into the warm inside but not this one! Normal coats on someone my size tend to bind in the shoulders when I raise my arms above shoulder level, but this one the fit is ideal and you have full range of motion. You can CLEARLY tell that this coat is meant to be a "working persons" coat for someone who is in a profession that is exposed to working in rough weather and is built very rugged to compensate for that (what do you expect from Caterpillar? they're stuff is always meant for the working person) All in all if you are a "large / thick / barrel chest" person order one size bigger than you want and it will fit you perfect. (XXL should order a XXXL if you are bigger for an ideal fit through the shoulders), if you are a normal size person who is a tall person you may find it a big baggie on you if you order larger. I would DEFINITELY recommend this coat is you are looking for a serious rugged coat to handle the weather in.

My son needed a new jacket and selected this one to be his winter coat, and so far I'm really liking it. He is very small so I was afraid that a small was going to be too big, however it fits very well with some room to spare inside for bulky clothing like sweatshirts or sweaters. Because he's thin, it's hard for him to keep warm so I had my reservations due to the jacket looking so thin. He said it's warmer than any of his other jackets and all he had on underneath was a t-shirt. That's a big deal for him. My biggest complaint has to be about the threading. I am unsure as to where/how the jackets are sewn together and why the loose thread ends are EVERYWHERE. I am currently fixing all of these threads and so far I'm at 25 fixes and I've only covered the front right panel (about 1/6) of the jacket. Besides that, every thing else is great. The fabric, durability, pockets, lining, fit, cold/wind/rain protection are all great, it's just the stitching is sloppy and unsecured. One last thing to mention is the double zipper heads. The top one is the primary one that you use like a regular zipper. The bottom zipper is used to unzip the jacket when you need to get something out of your pants pocket or around your waist area (like an item that you would clip onto your belt) without exposing your upper body and risk losing all your body heat in the process. The zipper only has to be opened a few inches to accomplish this. I have a hunting coat that has this feature and I love it, especially on 20 degree mornings in the mountains.

As an outdoor worker (Gas station attendant WHOOP NJ only job) I need a new coat for the winter as my old one failed to zip anymore so I bought this after reading the reviews. There are pro's and cons of this jacket but overall I couldn't have ask for a better jacket. Its important to note that the temperature has yet to get frigid, the lowest I've worn this in so far is about 35 degrees Fahrenheit (About 1 Celsius) so I haven't given it a full winter stress test yet Pros: Fashionable - I have gotten more compliments from drivers at the gas station about this jacket then I've ever gotten before POCKETS O.o - Seriously, this jacket is like 50% pocket space. both sets of hand pockets are not well positioned for comfort sadly but there are pockets along the zipper, one on each side of the chest, and two sets of pockets on the inside of the coat as well Weather resistant - Worn in the pouring rain and didn't let a single drop of water in and blocked wind exceptionally well Dual Layered - There are two layers to the jacket, the outer wind resistant shell and an inner insulated section. They are seemless connected to the same zipper but the layering by itself increases the warmth of the jacket. Great Value - An excellent value for the price you pay. It matches jackets that cost double its price Cons: Short - The jacket reaches only about to my upper groin area, it doesn't reach past my rear. This is mainly an issue because water runs off the jacket right onto my thighs chilling them in the rain Confusing Zipper - When you first get the jacket you'll need about 5 minutes to figure out how to zip this up. There are two hooks for your zipper but you need to thread through both of them to zip your jacket up. Its odd but once you get used to it you fail to notice it anymore Plasticy Feel - The outer shell of the jacket has a kind of plasticy feel to it, making it FEEL cheaply made. The outer shell is weather resistant and not cheaply made but it feels it. That shouldn't matter unless your cuddling someone outside honestly and in that case you should really be wearing a more formal winter coat then this, this is a coat for work that looks good xD Slightly Tight - The jacket, while fitting, is very slightly tight at the chest. This is a non-issue unless you plan on layering. You won't be able to fit a heavy sweater under this jacket sadly. If I could give half stars it would be 4 1/2. There are some flaws and I haven't given it a full winter test yet but so far this has been an incredible work jacket that actually is a bit fashionable as well. If you are buying for fashion alone I would recommend a more formal jacket, a button down one most likely but if you want a work jacket that will make people ask where you got it then this a the perfect jacket for you.

This is going to be a very warm coat even by Oregon standards. We don't often get into the teens but certainly the low 20's and I am confident this coat will perform well. I am comparing it to my current coat that isn't half as nice or lined as well and it has kept me warm in these parts for the last 8 years. Now to your concerns; Size: I am just under 6 feet tall and weigh 260 but you would never guess I was that heavy as I carry my weight evenly distributed between my neck and my knees. I would ordinarily buy a XXL but after reading these reviews I opted for the XL. Good thing too because I was sure I would be swimming in it just seeing it in the box. It does have some bulk but when I tryed it on it was perfect in the sleeve length and around my gerth with room for a heavy shirt underneath for added insulation. I don't expect to ever need any extra in this coat. So, if you are built like me you should be right on one size smaller. If you are similar height and weight but have skinny legs, wear size 38 pants and have a large belly you might want to order your size. Feel: It has a heavy canvas feel, somewhat stiff but I think it may be due partially to the waterproofing they claim to use written on one of the 4 tags I found. I am guessing (hoping?) it will loosen up with use/washing but it is not a deal breaker. The inner lining is silky smooth and the elastic around the cuffs soft with snap positions to seal out the drafts so all in all it has a comfortable feel and the fleece lined collar and removable hood make it cozy even. Pockets: 5 on the right side 6 on the left side with the one on the sleeve. The pockets behind the bottom two in each side are slits and they are cut at a strange angle that makes using them somewhat awkward and there are 2 pockets on the inside chest behind the outer ones almost like a suit jacket. Great place for a hankie I guess or a cell phone if you don't use the shoulder pocket for that. Then there are the 2 I discovered by accident inside the zipper flaps on each side at chest level. Those surprised me! Zippers: Are plastic but not the cheap stuff and the double duty front zipper comes in handy for sitting in a car. It allows you to unzip a few inches compensating for the stiffness and bulk of the jacket or an emergency "pitstop" by the side of the road. Color: Mine is "Graphite" which just means light black (not gray). I think that covers most of the comments and questions I read about this coat. I like it a lot already even if I haven't been able to wear it around lately. Today it's in the low 60's (strange for this time of year) and that is just too warm for this coat. I'll post an update if necessary but I don't foresee anything negative to tell.

This jacket is amazing. It’s waterproof and windproof without being bulky or heavy. The number of pockets is astounding. My normal size fits comfortably with room for a hoodie underneath. It’s also long enough to keep your butt warm in the cold without getting in the way. I have worn this at -14°F in active wind and snow with a zippered hoodie beneath it. I was surprised at how well this jacket kept me warm and dry. I’ve also worn it at 30° and not been too warm. I like this jacket enough that I have personally recommended it to others who work out in the elements. Everybody has been happy with it.

Absolutely the best, warmest, waterproof, and most durable winter coat I have ever owned. In fact I have bought a number of them as gifts for others. CAT products are always best in class and far superior to their competitors. I give the coat my highest recommendation.

fits very well, that was my biggest issue ordering online, they do offer free returns so I tried it out, and glad i did, very much worth the money, nicely made jacket, a ton of pockets, keeps me very warm (so far -20 and very toasty) it breaths so its not to bad at +10 as well, the zipper works great and the button snaps are good too, I do find the inner flap from the buttons is a bit long so it gets folded doing up the snaps, very minor and the only issue I had, removable hood is great and the inside of this jacket is smooth and warm (I have a cat so great for no hair if she happens to get to lay on it when im not looking LOL)

Bought this 2020 and still keep me warm, for C$ 96.00 it's way better than C$400.00 jacket. It's sturdy and tons of pocket is all I need but the Cat logo look me like I'm going to a construction site.

Buen material muy cómoda y caliente

I bought this item just because it was on my cart for a way long time.Talking about this product its marvellous.Its 100% Polyester.Polyester is known for its high water resistant capacity.It have lots of pockets.Any one who is seeking for warmth must buy this item.My only concern is about how long it can withstand heavy rain.It was after purchasing this item I come to know about CAT 'TRITON RAIN JACKET'.For any one who wishes to buy this product must come to know about what is your purpose?.According to my job, irrespective of time and weather conditions, I used to work outdoors for continuously extended periods where ordinary rain coats aren't supposed to perform good.Any way this product is value for money.Excellent.....I am 5'9 and I purchased large(L) but I think medium is better.

Very nice jacket! Well designed and looks sharp. I am 6’1” and 270lbs. I normally wear a 3XL jacket, so I ordered this in 3XL also. It is a little large but I think a 2XL would have been too small. There is plenty of room for a sweater or sweatshirt and not be too tight. It is nice and warm at -10C and I suspect it would be comfortably warm at much lower temps (with a sweatshirt underneath). Be aware that this is not a Parka. I don’t think it could handle -40C. Overall it appears to be really good quality, fit and finish. The zippers are plastic, but they are heavy duty compared to my current jacket. There are lots of pockets inside and out. The zipper took a little getting used to, as the jacket has a large double zipper flap (that also buttons up) to protect against wind, cold, and rain. Another reason I like this jacket is it’s machine washable (hard to find in a good jacket). Overall I am quite happy with this jacket and would recommend it.