For the weight Columbia with their silver reflective is pretty warm. Easily layers depending on just how cold. Not poofy either. When I lived in Maryland winters I could get warm enough for any activity.

I've a Columbia "three-season" parka with a silver reflective lining. It's relatively light and not bulky at all. For real cold I can throw on a light long-sleeve undershirt and a flannel shirt. Coupled with that jacket it'll easily keep me warm down into the teens--even with wind.

I prefer Kuhl jackets. Even though I brought two jackets, I did long trips to Iceland twice in March and only used the Kuhl jacket, wind, rain or snow. Wool sweater underneath and rain shell as needed, but the jacket was great.

Kuiu is my go to for outerwear any more.
https://www.kuiu.com/products/...riant=40449747779742

I liked mine when I lived in Colorado.. https://www.basspro.com/shop/e...18d8aa0&gclsrc=3p.ds

I have a Columbia shell with the reflective liner plus a zip-in fleece liner. It works great, warm and water resistant both.

I say the same thing in these threads...pretty tough to beat Carhartt.

40 years of hunting and midwest winter living, I think Columbia coats are excellent.

I use a Filson Double Mackinaw Cruiser when something is needed for really cold weather and nasty weather

I’ve had an Eddie Bauer down coat I almost never wear because it is TOO hot. In 20 degree temps, I wear it unzipped and am still sweating!

I live close to the Tanger outlet malls here near San Marcos, Texas so I’ve gotten good deals on Columbia jackets. But, if I wanted to pay a little more for more prestige, but get same performance, I’d shop there at the North Face outlet. I like what I see, but just don’t want to pay the extra bucks for the name. Patagonia is way out of my league.