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Residing within the northeast (particularly, New York Metropolis) clearly has its perks, however winters aren’t one in all them. Only a couple weeks in the past, we went by 10 straight days of no solar—pair that with low temperatures, and also you’re all of the sudden a hermit hiding within the confines of your tiny condo. However like most individuals dwelling in a bustling metropolis, you possibly can’t disguise out without end. Due to this fact, I knew I wanted to step up my winter gear wardrobe. 

Nothing can change the heat of a sturdy winter coat, however on the times I don’t wish to bundle up and really feel so restricted, I attain for my Parks Undertaking fleece jacket. Not solely does the jacket really feel extraordinarily comfy and look form of retro (in a great way), however the model behind it has an admirable mission. 

Parks Undertaking goals to assist park conservation for the generations forward by educating, advocating, volunteering and activating park supporters to become involved. They’ve donated over $2.5 million {dollars} to the trigger, and buying one in all its fleece jackets is a technique to assist—a portion of the associated fee will go in the direction of aiding the mission.

I selected the Acadia Waves Path Excessive Pile Fleece, which like all the accessible fleeces, options two excessive pile-lined pockets, elastic cuffs, and an elastic waistband to maintain you protected in opposition to intense winds and low temperatures. It’s additionally made with 100% GRS Licensed Recycled Polyester Sherpa that feels gentle in opposition to your pores and skin. Carrying it by itself is sufficient for me to comfortably step out my constructing’s door; when you can definitely layer further items beneath (it has an outsized match), I haven’t at all times felt the necessity to.

I’m not alone in routinely sporting my Parks Undertaking fleece this winter—the jacket has gotten rave evaluations from different customers. One individual wrote that it feels “like a heat hug” everytime they put it on, and that it’s “value each bar of gold I traded in to get this nest of consolation.” Others say the designs are “lovely” in individual and that the “high quality is equally excellent.”

“It’s a excessive value however you completely get what you pay for,” stated one other. “The standard of the material and luxury of sporting it’s higher than anything I personal. The design of every of those fleeces make me wish to purchase all of them, and perhaps I’ll.”

Parks Undertaking provides a handful of different fleece designs, like a Yellowstone Geysers Excessive Pile Fleece Winter Jacket or reversible vest choices. Should you’re wanting a purposeful but trendy jacket to put on at some point of winter (and past), that is it.