Are parkas too much for toronto winter? Are wool coats enough?

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I find Parkas too heavy and use it may be 5 days a year when temperature goes below -20. Otherwise a good down jacket is sufficient

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You NEED a parka from Jan-March aka the dead of Winter. The frigid Toronto wind will penetrate any wool coat easily and you will feel it in your soul. Winters aren't as bad as they were back in the 80s and 90s but you still need a down parka to protect you from the cold.

What kind of weather can you tolerate and your body has adapted for most of its life - if it’s -25 then wool coats are enough maybe. If not, get a solid wind breaker with goose / vegan down from one the popular brands. I had one from soia and kyo on sale, was great

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