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got the black one and it's absolutely beautiful😍😍

@OutdoorPrep

6 ай бұрын

Great! Enjoy!

Tested in -15C Canadian Winter Fit:- Many of the reviews I have read about Fjallraven jackets say to size down. I am glad that I sized down from Small to Extra Small (for reference I’m 5’6”, weight 140 lbs). I was initially afraid sizing down to XS size would not let me layer sweaters, however the XS let’s me layer up to three layers under the jacket no problem. If you have an average weight to height ratio I strongly recommend you size down for Fjallraven jackets. If you have above average weight, bust, or belly I would recommend you choose your normal size in Fjallraven jackets. Fjallraven jackets appear to be made for a Scandinavian lanky build with longer torso and generally speaking your normal size is just going to look way too big if you do not fit this local body build. Style:- I would say this is a “rustic style” or “Nordic timelessly simple but defined quality style”, my wife said it’s a “nice dad style” on me. My impression is Fjallraven is not a “modern style” or “city commuter refined style” like Canada Goose incase that is what you are looking for. Warmth:- Tested on a 15 min walk in mid-January Canadian winter sunny day at -15C (5F) with no wind outside (note - I also wore thermal top + bottom long base layer underwear + thick material long sleave mid layer top + denim pants + thick gloves, thick socks and fur lined insulated winter hat). - It kept me warm and comfortable during my 15 min walk. I have no doubt the Skogso jacket will be warm and comfortable with just a shirt up to -5C (23F) anything below that or during cold windy days you will have to layer up appropriately. Jacket sleeve:- As mentioned by other reviewers yes the sleeve is long. However I sized down and the sleeve isn’t much of an issue. The slightly longer sleeve does help when you stretch your arm and the material isn’t riding up. There is a Velcro to tighten it at your wrist. Zipper:- As mentioned by other reviewers the zipper is on the other side (European?) and it also requires me to keep it perfectly straight with the bottom zipper tab when zipping up. It is a bit weird but I don’t think it’s a big issue and something I will get used to. The jacket comes with a twin bottom zipper which I find useful to undo when I am seated in the car. There are plenty of pockets on this jacket…the outer pockets all have zippers. Hood:- lightly insulated hood is a great feature that kept me warm in the very coldest temperature. Bottomline: if you are looking for a winter jacket with warmth as your primary objective there are plenty of other brands like North Face that offer better warmth for a much better price than Fjallraven. If you are looking for a “modern style” or “city commuter refined style” AND you are willing to pay double the price material quality and name I would recommend Canada Goose. If you are looking for a “rustic style” or “Nordic timelessly simple but defined quality style” AND you are willing to pay more for the quality I would recommend Fjallraven. I was looking for a different style than Canada Goose and I was willing to pay more for the style and quality of material - I went with the Fjallraven Skogso Padded Jacket and I would recommend this jacket for sub-zero Canadian winter weather with layering when appropriate.

@OutdoorPrep

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing 🙏

@fulhamxx

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely you right 👍

@justindloski9129

Жыл бұрын

Only thing with sizing down is that the sleeve are very narrow

@chrisr6385

Жыл бұрын

@@justindloski9129 For other brands I would agree with you... however for Fjallraven sizing down from Small to X-Small the sleeves length was actually still longer than normal long sleeve clothing. This was good because when I stretch up to scrape the ice off of my car the sleeve does not expose your wrist and every part of my arm is still covered. In terms of it being narrow... yes I agree it is narrow through the arm when you size down but in my case it is still lets me have a base layer with sweater and it looks slim and stylish on me. I would say if your body type is on the larger side for your height to weight ratio (bust, belly, arms) then go for your regular size, but if you have an average weight to height ratio with average body type (bust, belly, arms) then definitely size down with Fjallraven. Fjallraven clothing are made for long lanky body types and my regular size just doesn't look stylish on me when I'm dishing out this much money for a jacket.

I have the black one and it looks great! No issues with it looking dirty. Great review!

@OutdoorPrep

2 жыл бұрын

Ok that’s interesting. I had the black one initially and I could see all the dusts spots on in 🤷🏻‍♂️ Thanks for sharing 👍🏽

Just picked one of these up, looking forward to a cold day!

@OutdoorPrep

Жыл бұрын

Good choice Bryan. Enjoy!

Great well made and inspirational video! Thank you for sharing! Greetings from Sweden

@OutdoorPrep

10 ай бұрын

Takk!

Thank you for this. Bought this on a lark…was on sale at REI and as one knows Fjallraven never goes on sale. I plan to layer up. When I next experience enough cold to garner it…which never occurs where I live.

@OutdoorPrep

2 жыл бұрын

Haha congrats! I hope it gets cold enough so you can wear it or just go somewhere colder 😉

Loved the video🎉

@OutdoorPrep

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much 🙌🏼

I'm 5'11" 170lbs and I got a size small (US). Normally I wear large t-shirts fyi. Even with a small, the sleeves seem longer than they should. The jackets is thicker and warmer than I imagined. Can't wait to try it out in the cold.

@OutdoorPrep

10 ай бұрын

Oh that’s interesting sizing. The jacket is great! Enjoy!

It’s a brilliant Jacket. I went for the Keb Jacket and the Keb liner jacket for more options. Especially the side zips on the Keb jacket is brilliant cause it helps regulate temperature.

@OutdoorPrep

2 жыл бұрын

That’s a great combo! Definitely has big advantages. Do you prefer the synthetic liner instead of a down jacket?

@bazzmidas

2 жыл бұрын

@@OutdoorPrep I have a Rab Alpine down jacket for under it when it’s colder but it will have to be really cold otherwise I’ll be cooking. I also have the Greenland no1 down jacket which is perfect in the cold.

@OutdoorPrep

2 жыл бұрын

Nice! It has a great classic look! I was considering that one too but the fit was not great for me. Looks like you’re well prepared for the winter 💪🏼⛄️

Nearly twice as many colors available on this at the EU site as compared to the US. The States gets a very limited offering from Fjallraven unfortunately.

@OutdoorPrep

2 жыл бұрын

Hmmmmm have you checked the official website? From what I can see, you're only missing two colours: Tarmac Olive and Deep Forest. Not sure what the retailers have but maybe you can order from the website? Is the brand well known in the states?

Thank you! The noise in the hood was good to point out! When I watched Trekkit’s video, at 6’3” it looked a bit longer but might be the camera angle or a difference in torso length. I’m an inch shorter than you, only 190.5cm and ~100kg - skogso looks like a slim fit and I’d like to wear it with some room for layers, thoughts on XL or XXL since I can’t get to a shop and I’d prefer not to order both if I can avoid it. Keep up the detailed and thoughtful reviews 👍

@OutdoorPrep

2 жыл бұрын

Hmmmmmmm It’s a “good winter length”, but not like a parka. I think with 5,5cm being between us, XXL might be too big. You can always reach out to Fjallraven directly, they can give you exact length and then you can compare. Sometimes it’s on the product page but often not. I can comfortably wear a thick sweater underneath the XL. It’s a bit more “slim fit” on the shoulders and chest, and gets a bit more roomy around the abdomen. Hope this helps 👍🏽

@M1_K3Y

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks again! I’ll give that a try, As much as I like the brand, their online customer service has not been the quickest or most helpful. The website technical info does list 81cm length but doesn’t specify if that’s for a medium or all sizes, and their size chart doesn’t have length. This is still a top contender but since I’m in the snow a fair bit I’m looking for something with good length and range of motion and started looking at a layering piece like the Keb padded wool or loft hoodie or something more of an insulated ski jacket. Skogso looks great for casual but might not have the active component I need, thanks again!

@M1_K3Y

2 жыл бұрын

@an0nakin I did not! Paul (6’3”)in the Trekitt review (Inside Look: Fjallraven Skogso Padded Jacket) is wearing a large and the tall guy (6’5”) in the (Skogso Padded Jacket - 5 Reasons why - Seaport) is wearing a large. I tried the XL on a long time ago and made a note it was a good fit at the time in a T shirt but I’ve gained a few lbs since then, because of the “slim” fit of the jacket I’m not sure if XXL would make it more of a regular fit or what. 180 is a great deal, 220 was the lowest I’d seen the jacket in Canada but wasn’t in a position to act on it. I instead went with a mid weight insulation layer (Rab Xenair Alpine) which has 100g/m fill in the body and 80g fill in the arms, and the Fjallraven Kaipak jacket (XL) as a shell so I can use either in other weather more versatile than a dedicated parka but that’s my dominant use case to have more variety I totally get when you need an actual brick house of a parka. TLDR, I didn’t get this jacket, it looks great, just concerned with how work with the slim cut and how I actually want the garment to fit

Fjallraven jacket fan here! Particularly the nuuk 😉

@OutdoorPrep

2 жыл бұрын

Hahaha I’ve heard it’s one of the warmest ones!

thank you for great and honest review! I am convinced (thanks to your video) to purchase the jacket, though I am unsure about the color to choose. At some scenes in your video, the jacket seem to be rather blue (which I would prefer) and in other moments, it is rather dark-grey-ish....can you give an advise, which color is more appropriate? BR

@OutdoorPrep

8 ай бұрын

The longer I have it the more I like it. I've tried other, newer jackets like the Nuuk, Singi(Down) and even the new Polar Expedition Parka. The Skogso Padded remains my favourite. As for the color - Dark Navy - I'd say it's accurate on the website. It's blue, but dark. In bright light you'll see the blue come out. It's not like the "deep sea" blue though. Hope this helps.

@GJU32

8 ай бұрын

Very pleased to hear, that you are happy - on a long term - with your jacket. Thank you for the quick response, that helps a lot!

Good video I'm watching is the Fjallraven jacket and the Haglofs Astral Gore-Tex Jacket which do you think would be better quality

@OutdoorPrep

Жыл бұрын

Assuming you’re comparing it to the eco shell jacket. In that case definitely Fjallraven. The Haglofs one has only 2 layer goretex instead of the typical 3 layer. That will impact breathability. Generally I try to avid gore tex in jakcets. Don’t like the noise and it’s bad for the environment 🤷🏻‍♂️

Great review. How did you get the stiching done for the zippers? Did you ask Fjällräven to help with this?

@OutdoorPrep

6 ай бұрын

Yes they did it for me but any other tailor could do it too. It just helps to keep the fabric straight.

I have two jackets of this model (black and deep forest)!!!

@OutdoorPrep

2 жыл бұрын

oh wow, you wear both of them or one is spare? :)

Hi Rob, I saw and tried this jacket on today in a shop. I’m thinking of buying it for all purpose but also to wear during outdoor trips (with chance of rain), wintersport and bike trip to work. I know it isn’t waterproof. I’m wondering why you are saying in this video that this is not very suitable for outdoor. Groetjes 👍

@OutdoorPrep

2 жыл бұрын

Great question - what I mean is that it’s not a technical trekking jacket. You can go for walks, but I wouldn’t go backpacking with it. Mainly lack of ventilation zips on the sides. I do use it for skiing - not ideal but I didn’t want to get a new jacket for that 😉 I’ve used in the rain quite a few times, it will get wet, I would stay dry. It was fine because I went hope afterwards where I could dry it. So if it’s not a multi day trek I would use it 👌🏼

@_renze_

2 жыл бұрын

@@OutdoorPrep Tnx. A few weeks back during a bushcraft trip my new G1000 pants got wet from the rain. Although I used plenty of wax on it my legs got really wet and cold. I presume the lining in this coat will prevent me from getting cold?

@OutdoorPrep

2 жыл бұрын

The synthetic insulation will keep you dry, but there’s no waterproof membrane so it will have it limits. Maybe look at the Nuuk Parka (formerly Yupik parka). It’s warmer and bigger but it is waterproof. Might be too warm for 🇳🇱 though. I’d also recommend contacting the Fjallraven Brand center in Amsterdam - see how they can help you find and try the right jacket.

Is this jacket cold or warm? It looks to thin to be warm. Im an active guy who is biking, hiking and taking long walks Daily. Will u recommend sny other jacket? Greenland winter?

@OutdoorPrep

Жыл бұрын

Warm is subjective but I’m fine using it around 0 degrees walking around. I’d say it’s more of a city jacket and a stroll around the park / woods. I’d not get this as an active jacket. It’s a bit too long for active biking in my option too. Greenland winter is less warm. Just a teddy fleece lining. You might want to look at Keb range and then use different jackets to layer according to activity. I like using Keb eco shell with a ticker base layer and a soft shell. While skiing through northern Sweden I was just wearing Varmland base layer and EcoShell jacket and it was up to -20 but I was very active.

hi, great video, quick question when you say between 10 and - 5 degree, you are in Celcius right ?

@OutdoorPrep

Жыл бұрын

Yes Celsius indeed. So around freezing 🥶

@Lafleurwander

Жыл бұрын

@@OutdoorPrep so quite hot for us in Canada :)

@robertlewandowski8491

Жыл бұрын

@@Lafleurwander haha for sure - it's not made for a Canadian winter. At least not be worn outside. It can be a lightweight jumper / sweater indoors :)

Great. I bought black before I watched this. Can’t find navy anywhere

@OutdoorPrep

Жыл бұрын

So not happy with the black? Have you look at the ocean boulevard store?

@justindloski9129

Жыл бұрын

@@OutdoorPrep I haven’t received it. I wanted Navy. Could not find anywhere online. Black will be fine though I’ll keep it clean. Thx!

@justindloski9129

Жыл бұрын

@@OutdoorPrep hey. Wondering what you think of the Greenland #1 down jacket? I loved the Skogso so much that I had to buy another one 😂

@OutdoorPrep

Жыл бұрын

@@justindloski9129 absolutely love the look of it, but functionally the Skogso is better. Greenland has shorter sleeves, cuffs have adjustments but it's limited and not possible to close off as much. Same goes for the hoodie. Greenland No 1 Down Parka might be closer to Skogso but have not tried that one. Hope this helps

@justindloski9129

Жыл бұрын

@@OutdoorPrep sounds good. I’m actually happy to hear the sleeves are a bit shorter because I sized up in the Greenland down to a S from a XS in the Skogso. Want to be able to layer. Hopefully it’s not too big elsewhere. But yes the Skogso is like wearing nothing. I’m used to heavy big coats and when I have it on I literally have asked myself if I’m wearing anything. It’s so light and movement isn’t affected at all in it. Thx!

This is the Dark Navy colour right? It says so on EU store.

@OutdoorPrep

10 ай бұрын

Dark Navy indeed!

How tall are you and what size did you get?

@OutdoorPrep

2 жыл бұрын

196cm / 6’4” - it’s size XL - good fit 👌🏼

Did you went a size down from your normal size as some people did in other reviews? According to some it was a bit roomy and the sleeves seemed also quite long in the usual size. Thanks!

@OutdoorPrep

2 жыл бұрын

Size is perfect for me personally. I’d say it’s consistent with most other jackets from Fjallraven. Sleeve length it perfect too. I do have room for a large sweater underneath with broad shoulders.

@theflobro96

2 жыл бұрын

I have the same jacket but it is true to size for me. This jacket is a little roomy on purpose but that's a good thing because then you don't feel so boxed in when you wear a hoodie or something underneath. When you size down with this jacket you start losing room near your shoulders and neck, in my opinion it then gets uncomfortable when zipping the jacket all the way up.

@robertlewandowski8491

2 жыл бұрын

@@theflobro96 yes exactly! It also allows you to wear a thick sweater underneath

I tried both greenland padded winterjacket and Skogsö padded winterjacket today in Fjällräven store. Is greenland padded better for an active lifestyle like hiking and long walks? The temperature here in Sweden is around 0 degrees to -10 degrees mostly during winters (Stockholm)

@OutdoorPrep

Жыл бұрын

I don’t think there’s any Greenland Padded Jacket. There’s Winder and No.1 Down. The winter version is not as warm so would choose the other two. These jackets are more “lifestyle” so not technical and don’t have underarm ventilation like Keb. That should not stop you from using it on walks but keep its limitations in mind. If you are going to be more active in it and sweat perhaps - then synthetic jacket is much easier to wash compared to down.

@andyn6053

Жыл бұрын

@@OutdoorPrep thanks, yes sorry I was reffering to Greenland winter jacket in comparison. Since the Skogsö padded is not breathing, does it mean it gets warm and sweaty easily? Im looking for a jacket I can have during 10 km walks when its up to -15 outside and snowy. The fact that its not Wind and Water resistant seems like a big drawback for a winter jacket. Since that should be the purpise of the outer layer. In a snowstorm or heavy Rain, u get cold and wet fast?

@OutdoorPrep

Жыл бұрын

I got the Skogso quite wet a few times and kept it on for an hour - was quite ok but should not be much longer than that. Maybe look at Nuuk? It’s very warm and waterproof

@andyn6053

Жыл бұрын

@@OutdoorPrep yes Im considering the Nuuk also. Will Nuuk get to warm for walking around town or in the woods? Maybe going for 1 hour walks. I like that the Nuuk parka is a bit longer also but the Skogsö looks more "cool and stylish". But worried about Skogsö might not be that good if it rains and it becomes wet

@OutdoorPrep

Жыл бұрын

@@andyn6053 I have a friend that uses the Nuuk all 3 seasons and she's loving that jacket - she does tend to get cold so it's perfect for her. On me, the Nuuk looks weird, a bit too big but a size smaller is too small. I got the Skogsö wet for like an hour and didn't notice on the inside (yet) but then just got home, so the jacket could rest and dry. I wouldn't take it as my only jacket on a longer, multi-day trip where it might be exposed to loads of rain. Try them both on if you have the chance

I don't know that I "get" the overarching idea of a pre-insulated Fjallraven jacket. You can always add an extra fleece layer under most Fjallraven shells. But you can't remove it from this coat. It's sacrificing all the versatility of the namesake for the tiny benefit of getting to skip one layer. Am I crazy?

@OutdoorPrep

6 ай бұрын

It’s an urban jacket, not an outdoor layer system.

Do buy it in black. Black is the best colour. 😊

@OutdoorPrep

Жыл бұрын

🙈🙈🙈

great for 0 degrees fareignheit, or 0 degrees Celcius?

@OutdoorPrep

Жыл бұрын

0 degrees centigrade ✌🏽

what size did you get? did you have to size down? height/weight? thanks

@OutdoorPrep

7 ай бұрын

XL. That’s my normal size, but I have broad shoulders so most Fjallraven jackets don’t fit me that great. I’m 196 / 100+

How tall are you and what size is it?

@OutdoorPrep

Жыл бұрын

196 / XL

Great review thanks, however its 'hood' not 'hoodie', a hoodie is a cotton sweatshirt with a hood. Sorry to be pedantic!

@OutdoorPrep

Жыл бұрын

I guess I misspoke 🤷🏻‍♂️