Supplex Antarctic Parka

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1. No need to layer when wearing the Antarctic parka

   To me the true test of a parka is wearing only a t-shirt under it. If you can go outside in the bitter cold without layering and stand in one place, maybe watching your kids hockey game or the dogs playing in the backyard, just you and the parka. If that parka can then keep you warm without any help at all from added sweatshirts, or sweaters of any kind then that is a well insulated, well made parka.
   
   That is exactly what this parka is capable of. Keep in mind that I am 5’11”, 180 lbs with a thin build, no gut. I bought this parka at least 10 years ago (today is March 30, 2021) and in all honesty, I have to be careful when I wear it. Meaning I have to wear it only in very cold temps here in Michigan. It works great when I have to use the snowblower to carve out my driveway. I usually have to unzip a few inches in order to let heat out. No joke.
   
   The pockets are spacious both inside and out. You can store anything you need, no problem.
   
   In my opinion, the insulation used to make this parka, Lamilite, makes down obsolete. Over the years I have used a few down coats from very well known companies that are easily found when Googled on the internet but they all have their built-in limitations. All of them are foreign made. Usually the design, location and size of the interior and exterior pockets are not very well thought out and the down fill typically does not stay in the bicep area very well. I do not like having to shake my parka in order for the insulation to properly fill the arms.
   
   Lastly, kudos to Wiggys for making a quality product that is made in the United States of America! That is what this country is all about.

   – Mark

2. Wiggys fan for life

   I have purchased several Wiggys items over the years- both types of overboots for my wife and I, Renegade Mitten for me, 2 sets of Super Mitten for friends, and the Antarctic Parka for my wife. My wife is tall and slim with long arms, so I called and Jerry answered the phone. He recommended a custom parka with medium sized body and large sized arms. It cost the same as a standard parka and fit my wife perfectly. Since buying her that coat (several years ago), she has never been cold. We live in the upper peninsula of Michigan and a couple of years ago it got down to -35º with windchill of -50º. She was toasty warm regardless of how long she was outside. All of the items we have purchased still look and feel brand new and there has been no degradation in performance.
   
   I recommend Wiggys to everyone I talk to here in the UP. Outstanding performance, quality, and service. Doesn't get any better than that.

   – John Maesaka

3. The best cold weather parka I have ever owned!!

   For the past 30 years, I have used the Goretex-Thinsulate combination to keep warm in cold weather. One thing that I have always noticed, is that if I stay in the weather for more any length of time, I am always clammy and chilled on the inside. I wrote this off as a condition of cold weather gear. Not anymore. I got my Wiggy's Antarctic Parka yesterday and the weather was in the teens. I took off everything except my jeans and my knit shirt. I put on the parka and went outside. All parts of my body that were under that parka were super warm... I never ever got a chill and I was in weather that hovered around 12˚ F PLUS wind. I was "snug as a bug" and it blew me a way. I wish I would have known about Wiggy's 30 years ago when I was in the military!
   
   I own multiple sleeping bags, mittens, fish net underwear, booties, multiple lamilite socks, a jacket liner (which is so comfortable, I just wear it around the house at night before bed time) and I own his new boots. All of these products are top notch and I am so sorry for the military soldiers and Marines that don't have these products for the field. I remember freezing my butt off during winter but I don't freeze anymore. Great job, Jerry! Keep building it in America!!

   – Chris Craigie

4. antaric parka and pants

   Simply the warmest gear I have ever owned . Am 50 years old from Mn been in the winter wonderland my whole life . Involved with dog mushing ice fishing trapping . My days mostly being spent dog mushing which requires long hours outside . How can I explain how happy I am to have heard of this product . If you want comfort and warmth and moveable breathable gear . This is simply the best gear on the market for me and would tell the truth the fact about this winter wardrobe it's like having a cloud of warmth covering your body with no balk or body restrictions what a awesome feeling . I also have the winter sleeping bags and optional lighter jacket to along with the winter boots . This is the best gear I own for warmth . Packs nice drys fast . And the price is unbelievable this gear is worth more I believe wiggy gear is worth far from more in my opinion . Thank you for your superb quality of gear and remarkable price . Thank you oly

   – scott oly olsen

5. I plan to have this for years!

   I finally wore out my old harsh weather parka of 20 years, and it served me well, so I searched high and low for something I want to use for the next 20 winters (if I'm around that long).
   
   This totally fit the bill. Just trying it on, I could tell it's the warmest parka on earth! I could have sworn it was heated!
   
   I can't wait for the polar vortex next year. I'm ready for it!

   – Robyn Webb

6. Very Warm

   This is a very warm jacket. I used it several times last year when it got cold enough. I brought it along on a dogsledding/winter camping trip, at -30F. It is too warm to wear when I was very active, but I put it on when I we made camp. I wear a size Large sweatshirt and just like with the Wiggy's Sweater, I had to order an XL to get the shoulders to fit right for me.
   Spending much time in extreme temps the fur ruff on a coat's hood is very important. I had a much larger ruff custom made for mine. I wish the jacket did come with a better ruff, but that could easily double the price of the jacket, and if most of your time is spent in temps above -15F, then it's not quite as important. That aside, this is an extremely warm jacket. It really is like wearing an arctic sleeping bag as a coat. You won't find a warmer jacket near this price.

   – N.H.

7. 41 years later still like new

   To whomever this may concern,
   
   I just thought you might be interested in hearing this. Or maybe not.
   
   My husband came from the Philippines in 1971 to Akron, Ohio as a medical intern. It was very cold and coming from a warm climate he needed a warm coat. The coat he bought was a brown Antarctic Parka with a furry rimmed hood. He wore that coat all of the time. Well, here we are in North Carolina 41 years later and still wear that same coat every winter. It's the warmest coat we have! I wear it too. It's still in perfect condition, just like the day it was bought.
   
   I'm only writing this to say thank you for making superior items. You certainly can't find that now!
   

   – From your #1 customer, -Pit & Merry Fajardo

8. FAST!

   I ordered a jacket less than a week ago. It arrived quickly, and only $6.00 to ship up here to Alaska. I must say, I'm impressed! I'm a dog musher and am totally outfitted with Wiggys products, from socks to sleeping bag, even my sleddogs wear your dog coats. Your stuff is THE BEST! Hands down. I tell everyone so. Just wanted to say thanks for making working and playing outside not just doable but downright fun. Keep up the good work!

   – Sincerely, Molly McCarty

9. Call for sizing

   Wiggy,
   
   Got the Antarctic Parka in XL and it fits quite well. I am shocked because it is exactly the same size (actually slightly shorter and smaller waist and hem) than the L, but with slightly more room in the shoulders.
   
   Did you make this specifically for my order? If you did, brilliant work.
   
   Thanks so much for working with me on this. Here is a testimonial:
   
   I have purchased the Supplex Sweater and Antarctic Parka and they have really impressed me. Here is how they have performed for me so far:
   
   The sweater, with a t-shirt and thin fleece under it, has kept me warm down into the 20's F with light wind. This is at night, no warming-up, just a slow walk outside.
   
   The parka, oh my goodness, warmest garment I have ever worn. With just a t-shirt underneath I reached 7F and felt I could stay out all night if I had to. This was with no warming-up of any sort. I was tired and it was late at night. Also, the parka performed spectacularly on a 28F night with 40mph winds. I did not even feel chilled. The parka is no bigger as far as bulk than many popular down-filled jackets, so if you are hesitating on getting this for say walking in the city at night, I suggest you reconsider. It does not look ridiculously big and the style is old school and understated.
   
   I found the sizing on the Parka ran smaller than I anticipated and I needed to exchange for a larger size. Mr. Wigutow responded personally (which I thought was cool). I found the right size for me was an XL as I needed the space for my rather wide shoulders (I am 5'9', 160lbs, 40R blazer). The sweater worked for me in a L. If you are unsure of what size to order, I suggest you call first.
   
   I look forward to employing these pieces winter camping here in the northeast USA, and I expect they will perform well. I find these pieces to be designed and made with durability and warmth as a priority, two characteristics I have found that are sorely lacking in other outerwear that I have tried. Look forward to getting the sleeping bags next.

   – J Smith

10. a superior-constructed garment

    Dear Mr. Wiggy,
    
    I would like to thank you for the wonderful antarctic parka I received today. I am really excited to have such a really well-made yet attractive winter coat.
    
    I'd been wearing the same winter coat for a minimum of twelve years. It's the Frankenstein coat, with sewn up tears and places where the stitches have had to be reinforced. Frankly, I'd still rather wear that Frankenstein coat than the dodgy Made in China stuff in the stores. There are only so many repairs you can do, though. My dad had gotten a Wiggys antarctic parka for Christmas in 2009, though, and his enthusiasm for his parka (and he's usually close-mouthed) convinced me to try your antarctic parka. I am glad I did.
    
    Usually when I get clothing on-line or in a catalog, my first thought is usually about how good the item will look on me. That's where my thoughts were here. But as I opened the box, unwrapped the coat, and held it in my hands, my mind went in another direction: it was immediately obvious this was a superior-constructed garment. The stitching and seams, the subtle reinforcment, the sturdiness of the fabric...after five years of looking for a new coat, I didn't just find a decent or a good one; I found the perfect winter coat! I had to try it on, of course, and it was full enough to be comfortable without being bulky, and it really worked as well as advertised outside. (Then I did give into vanity and admired how nice it looked on me.
    :-) )
    
    I could not be happier with my purchase. Thank you so much for offering the best winter coat I have ever owned!
    
    Sincerely,

    – Lisa Shirin