<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> <rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/" ><channel><title>Altitude Blog &#187; Made in Canada</title> <atom:link href="http://altitude-blog.com/tag/made-in-canada/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><link>http://altitude-blog.com</link> <description>The Altitude-sports.com Community</description> <lastBuildDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:06:00 +0000</lastBuildDate> <language>en</language> <sy:updatePeriod>hourly</sy:updatePeriod> <sy:updateFrequency>1</sy:updateFrequency> <generator>http://wordpress.org/?v=</generator> <image><title>Altitude Blog</title> <url>http://altitude-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/iphone.png</url><link>http://altitude-blog.com</link> <width></width> <height></height> <description>The Altitude-sports.com Community</description> </image><xhtml:meta xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" name="robots" content="noindex" /> <item><title>Revue de quatre classiques: manteaux en duvet pour homme</title><link>http://altitude-blog.com/manteaux-duvet-homme-canada-goose-expedition-parka-ontario-north-face-mcmurdo-parka-ice-jacket/</link> <comments>http://altitude-blog.com/manteaux-duvet-homme-canada-goose-expedition-parka-ontario-north-face-mcmurdo-parka-ice-jacket/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Sun, 02 Oct 2011 21:03:37 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Max Altitude</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Product Reviews]]></category> <category><![CDATA[What’s New?]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Canada Goose]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Canada Goose Expedition Parka]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Canada Goose Ontario Parka]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Made in Canada]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Manteaux et vestes isolés homme]]></category> <category><![CDATA[The North Face]]></category> <category><![CDATA[The North Face Ice Jacket]]></category> <category><![CDATA[The North Face McMurdo Parka]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://altitude-blog.com/?p=3669</guid> <description><![CDATA[Revue de produit pour des modèles de manteaux classiques en duvet pour homme de marque The North Face et Canada Goose]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Cette semaine, je poursuis sur ma lancé en passant en revue quatre manteaux isolés en duvet classiques pour homme. Bien que tous ces modèles soient conçus pour braver des froids extrêmes, leur look urbain en fait d’excellents manteaux de ville. N’importe qui a déjà attendu l’autobus pendant plus de vingt minutes dans les froids vents de l’hiver québécois, comprendra l’avantage de tels manteaux. Ces quatre modèles sont le <em>Parka The North Face McMurdo</em>, le manteau <em>The North Face Ice</em>, le <em>Parka Canada Goose Expedition</em> et le <em>Parka Canada Goose Ontario</em>.</p><div id="attachment_3671" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 204px"><a href="http://www.altitude-sports.com/fre/products/vetements-homme/manteaux-et-vestes/manteaux-isoles/parka-expedition-homme?4565m" title="canada-goose-expedition-parka"><img class="size-full wp-image-3671   " title="Revue de quatre classiques: manteaux en duvet pour homme " src="http://altitude-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/canada-goose-expedition-parka.jpg" alt="Revue de quatre classiques: manteaux en duvet pour homme " width="194" height="243" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Parka Canada Goose Expedition</p></div><div id="attachment_3672" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 204px"><a href="http://www.altitude-sports.com/fre/products/vetements-homme/manteaux-et-vestes/manteaux-isoles/Parka-Ontario-Homme?6528M" title="canada-goose-ontario-parka"><img class="size-full wp-image-3672   " title="Revue de quatre classiques: manteaux en duvet pour homme " src="http://altitude-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/canada-goose-ontario-parka.jpg" alt="Revue de quatre classiques: manteaux en duvet pour homme " width="194" height="243" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Parka Canada Goose Ontario</p></div><p>&nbsp;</p><div id="attachment_3673" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 204px"><a href="http://www.altitude-sports.com/fre/products/vetements-homme/manteaux-et-vestes/manteaux-isoles/Jacket-Ice-Homme?AAQG"><strong><strong><img class="size-full wp-image-3673   " title="Revue de quatre classiques: manteaux en duvet pour homme " src="http://altitude-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/the-north-face-ice-jacket.jpg" alt="Revue de quatre classiques: manteaux en duvet pour homme " width="194" height="243" /></strong></strong></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Manteau The North Face Ice</p></div><div id="attachment_3674" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 204px"><a href="http://www.altitude-sports.com/fre/products/vetements-homme/manteaux-et-vestes/manteaux-isoles/McMurdo-Parka-homme?AAJB"><strong><strong><img class="size-full wp-image-3674   " title="Revue de quatre classiques: manteaux en duvet pour homme " src="http://altitude-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/the-north-face-mcmurdo-parka.jpg" alt="Revue de quatre classiques: manteaux en duvet pour homme " width="194" height="243" /></strong></strong></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Parka The North Face McMurdo</p></div><p><strong>Le pays de fabrication</strong></p><p>La différence de prix entre ces deux marques frappe souvent les gens au départ. Je n’aime pas me répéter et encore moins me citer moi-même mais pour les besoins de la cause, voici une piste d’explication tirée de mon dernier article :  <em>Canada Goose</em> est fabriqué au Canada tandis que <em>The North Face</em> (c’est le cas du <em>McMurdo</em> et du <em>Ice Jacket</em>)<em> </em>est fabriqué en Chine.<a href="http://altitude-blog.com/north-face-manteau-isole-gotham-canada-goose-chilliwack-parka-mens-womens/"> Cliquez ici pour lire la suite de mon explication à ce sujet dans l’article The North Face Gotham vs. Canada Goose Chilliwack</a>.</p><p><strong>Le duvet</strong></p><p>Après les avoir essayés l’hiver passé, je dois dire qu’ils sont tous très chauds; le genre de manteau qu’on apprécie quand on marche dehors mais qu’on doit enlever une fois entré dans l’autobus ou le métro. Les différences entre chacun se trouvent vraiment dans les petits détails. Par exemple<em></em>, le <em>Expedition</em> a plus de duvet que le <em>Ontario.</em> Du côté <em>The North Face</em>, le <em>Ice</em> et le <em>McMurdo</em> possèdent la même quantité d’isolant. Le duvet utilisé dans les deux <em>Canada Goose</em> est un duvet de canard blanc avec un facteur de gonflement de 625 tandis que celui utilisé dans les manteaux <em>The North Face</em> est un duvet d’oie avec un facteur de gonflement de 550. À mon avis, la différence entre ces deux types de duvet est trop petite pour qu’on s’y attarde.</p><p><strong>&gt;</strong><span id="more-3669"></span>Couper le vent : deux écoles de pensée</p><p>La résistance au vent et l’imperméabilité sont des caractéristiques importantes sur un manteau d’hiver. Pour y arriver, les deux marques empruntent des chemins différents. Du côté de <em>The North Face</em>, les tissus de revêtement du <em>Ice</em> et du <em>McMurdo</em> sont doublés d’un enduit imper-respirant <em>The North Face HyVent</em> et de coutures scellées. Cette technologie assure leur imperméabilité mais surtout leur grande résistance au vent. À part pour des usages extrêmes, j’accorde peu d’importance à l’imperméabilité de ce type de manteau; ils sont tellement isolés que rares seront les fois où vous en porterez un lorsqu’il fait assez chaud pour qu’il pleuve. Du côté de <em>Canada Goose</em>, on compte sur le robuste tissu de revêtement extérieur pour couper le vent. Dans ce sens, le tissu <em>Arctic-Tech</em> (poly-coton) du <em>Expedition</em> est un peu plus efficace que le <em>Commander</em> (poly-coton) du <em>Ontario</em>.</p><p><strong>Coupe et détails</strong></p><p>En ce qui concerne la coupe, les 4 manteaux sont assez (parfois très) amples. Je porte habituellement du petit ou du medium (je mesure 5’9" / 1,75m et pèse 155 lbs / 70 kilos). Seul le <em>The North Face Ice</em> dans le petit me fait. Les autres étaient tous un peu trop grand pour moi dans la grandeur petit, le <em>Canada Goose Expedition</em> étant le plus grand de tous (j’aurait pris un extra-petit). Au niveau de la longueur, le Ice est le plus court (s’arrête à la taille) tandis que les autres s’arrêtent tous à peu près à mi-cuisse. Au niveau des détails, le <em>Canada Goose Expedition</em> se démarque du <em>The North Face McMurdo</em> grâce à sa jupette-tempête élastique à la taille. Les quatre manteaux sont munis de plusieurs poches de rangement ainsi que de poches chauffe-mains. Au niveau des poignets, les manteaux <em>The North Face</em> sont ajustables grâce à des appliqués de <em>Velcro®</em> au revers des manches. Pour leur part, les <em>Canada Goose</em> sont dotés de longs manchons ajustés. Le capuchon des manteaux <em>The North Face</em> est amovible tandis qu’il est fixe sur les <em>Canada Goose</em>. J'ai aussi noté que les fermetures éclair des <em>Canada Goose</em> semblent très robustes parce que très grosses.</p><p><strong>Fourrure véritable ou synthétique?</strong></p><p>Les manteaux <em>The North Face</em> sont dotés de fourrure synthétique amovible tandis que les manteaux <em>Canada Goose</em> possèdent de la véritable fourrure de coyote. Pour en savoir plus sur les avantages et désavantages de chaque type de fourrure, <a href="http://altitude-blog.com/north-face-manteau-isole-gotham-canada-goose-chilliwack-parka-mens-womens/">cliquez ici pour lire la partie correspondante dans l’article The North Face Gotham vs. Canada Goose Chilliwack</a>.</p><p>En résumé, je recommanderais chacun de ces manteaux à qui veut être (vraiment) au chaud tout l’hiver durant même en pratiquant une activité physique très modérée comme la marche, par exemple.</p><p>N’hésitez pas à écrire ci-dessous si vous avez des questions. Vous pouvez aussi cliquez sur les modèles dont je viens de parler dans la section « Produits relatifs » ci-dessous pour avoir plus de détails.</p><p>À bientôt,</p><p>Max</p><p>P.S. Guillaume; J’espère que cela aidera ton magasinage!</p><p>*Cet article a été publié pour la première fois le 2 octobre 2009. Il a été mis-à-jour le 2 octobre 2011.</p><p>---</p><p><a href="http://altitude-blog.com/nobis-barry-2/">Nobis Barry: La présentation vidéo</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><a href="http://altitude-blog.com/north-face-manteau-isole-gotham-canada-goose-chilliwack-parka-mens-womens/">The North Face Gotham vs. Canada Goose Chilliwack</a></p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://altitude-blog.com/manteaux-duvet-homme-canada-goose-expedition-parka-ontario-north-face-mcmurdo-parka-ice-jacket/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>32</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Four Classic Down Jackets for Men Reviewed</title><link>http://altitude-blog.com/classic-down-jacket-men-review-expedition-ontario-parka-canada-goose-north-face-ice-jacket-mcmurdo-mc-murdo/</link> <comments>http://altitude-blog.com/classic-down-jacket-men-review-expedition-ontario-parka-canada-goose-north-face-ice-jacket-mcmurdo-mc-murdo/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Fri, 12 Aug 2011 18:18:02 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Max Altitude</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[What’s New?]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Canada Goose]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Canada Goose Expedition Parka]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Canada Goose Ontario Parka]]></category> <category><![CDATA[down]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Made in Canada]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Men's insulated jackets]]></category> <category><![CDATA[review]]></category> <category><![CDATA[The North Face]]></category> <category><![CDATA[The North Face Ice Jacket]]></category> <category><![CDATA[The North Face McMurdo Parka]]></category> <category><![CDATA[winter products]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://altitude-blog.com/?p=3843</guid> <description><![CDATA[Max goes over four classic down jackets for men.]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This week I decided to proceed with a review of four classic down jackets for men. Even though each one of these models was made for braving extreme cold, their urban look makes them excellent city coats. Anybody who has waited at the bus stop for twenty minutes in Québec’s bone-chilling winter winds will understand the advantages of a good coat. The four models under review are: The North Face McMurdo Parka, The North Face Ice Jacket, the Canada Goose Expedition Parka and the Canada Goose Ontario Parka.</p><div id="attachment_3671" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 204px"><a href="http://www.altitude-sports.com/fre/products/vetements-homme/manteaux-et-vestes/manteaux-isoles/parka-expedition-homme?4565m" title="canada-goose-expedition-parka"><img class="size-full wp-image-3671    " title="Four Classic Down Jackets for Men Reviewed" src="http://altitude-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/canada-goose-expedition-parka.jpg" alt="Four Classic Down Jackets for Men Reviewed" width="194" height="243" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Canada Goose Expedition Parka</p></div><div id="attachment_3672" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 204px"><a href="http://www.altitude-sports.com/fre/products/vetements-homme/manteaux-et-vestes/manteaux-isoles/Parka-Ontario-Homme?6528M" title="canada-goose-ontario-parka"><img class="size-full wp-image-3672    " title="Four Classic Down Jackets for Men Reviewed" src="http://altitude-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/canada-goose-ontario-parka.jpg" alt="Four Classic Down Jackets for Men Reviewed" width="194" height="243" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Canada Goose Ontario Parka</p></div><p><strong> </strong></p><div id="attachment_3673" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 204px"><a href="http://www.altitude-sports.com/fre/products/vetements-homme/manteaux-et-vestes/manteaux-isoles/Jacket-Ice-Homme?AAQG"><strong><strong><img class="size-full wp-image-3673    " title="Four Classic Down Jackets for Men Reviewed" src="http://altitude-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/the-north-face-ice-jacket.jpg" alt="Four Classic Down Jackets for Men Reviewed" width="194" height="243" /></strong></strong></a><p class="wp-caption-text">The North Face Ice Jacket</p></div><div id="attachment_3674" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 204px"><a href="http://www.altitude-sports.com/fre/products/vetements-homme/manteaux-et-vestes/manteaux-isoles/McMurdo-Parka-homme?AAJB"><strong><strong><img class="size-full wp-image-3674    " title="Four Classic Down Jackets for Men Reviewed" src="http://altitude-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/the-north-face-mcmurdo-parka.jpg" alt="Four Classic Down Jackets for Men Reviewed" width="194" height="243" /></strong></strong></a><p class="wp-caption-text">The North Face McMurdo Parka</p></div><p><strong>Where They’re Made</strong></p><p>Many people are initially surprised by the difference in price between these two brands. I don’t really like to repeat or quote myself, but for the benefit of the cause here is an explanation from my previous article: Canada Goose is made in Canada, whereas The North Face (in the case of the McMurdo Parka and the Ice Jacket) are made in China.</p><p>Click here for more information in my most recent article: <a href="http://altitude-blog.com/manteaux-duvet-homme-canada-goose-expedition-parka-ontario-north-face-mcmurdo-parka-ice-jacket/" target="_self">The North Face Gotham vs. the Canada Goose Chilliwack</a> (in French).</p><h2>The Down</h2><p>After trying them last winter, I have to say they’re all very warm: the kind of jacket good for walking around outside in, but that needs to be taken off on the bus or in the metro. The differences between each one are small in detail. For example, the Expedition has more down than the Ontario. The North Face Ice Jacket and the McMurdo Parka have the same amount of insulation. The down used in both the Canada Goose jackets is white duck down with a fill power of 625, while the two North Face Jackets are filled with goose down with a fill power of 550. In my opinion, the difference between the two types of duvet is too small to cause any hesitation.<span id="more-3843"></span></p><h2>Blocking the Wind: Two Schools of Thought</h2><p>A good winter coat is waterproof and will break the wind, and our featured companies have different ways of satisfying these demands. The external material on The North Face jackets is lined with a waterproof breathable coating – The North Face HyVent – and both jackets have sealed seams. This guarantees that they are waterproof and will block the wind. Aside from really extreme conditions, I don’t think it is necessary for these jackets to be waterproof. They are so warm that it is rare you wear them when it is warm enough to rain. Concerning Canada Goose, they use a very strong, robust outer material that cuts the wind. In this way, the Arctic-Tech (polyester and cotton) material used on the Expedition is slightly more efficient than the Commander used on the Ontario, which uses more cotton in its blend.</p><h2>Details about the Fit</h2><p>All four coats have a very roomy fit. I am 5’9 (1.75 m) and weigh 155 lbs (70 kilos) and usually take small or medium, but only the small in The North Face Ice fits me; the others in the same size are too big – the Expedition being the largest (I would need an extra small). When it comes to length, the Ice Jacket is the shortest, ending at the waist, while the others come down to about mid-thigh. The Expedition differs from the McMurdo Parka by its elastic storm skirt at the waist. The other four coats have quite a few storage pockets as well as hand-warmer pockets. At the wrist, The North Face coats have adjustable Velcro® strips on the back of the sleeves. The Canada Goose parkas have long fitted inner wristbands. The North Face jackets have detachable hoods, whereas they are secured on the Canada Goose. I also would like to point out that the zippers on the Canada Goose are very big and consequently very sturdy.</p><h2>Real Fur or Synthetic?</h2><p>The North Face parkas have removable synthetic fur around the hood, whereas the Canada Goose parkas have real coyote fur. To get more information on the advantages and disadvantages of each type of fur, click here to read the related section of this article: <a href="http://altitude-blog.com/manteaux-duvet-homme-canada-goose-expedition-parka-ontario-north-face-mcmurdo-parka-ice-jacket/" target="_self">The North Face Gotham vs. the Canada Goose Chilliwack</a> (in French).</p><p>Each of these coats would be perfect for those of you who want to be (really) warm all winter long while doing a moderate activity like walking.</p><p>Feel free to leave a comment below if you have any questions. You can also click on the models I just reviewed in the section “Related Products” for more details.</p><p>Talk to you soon,</p><p>Max</p><p>P.S Guillaume: I hope this helps you with your shopping!</p><p>*This article was originally published on 2010.10.22</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://altitude-blog.com/classic-down-jacket-men-review-expedition-ontario-parka-canada-goose-north-face-ice-jacket-mcmurdo-mc-murdo/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>10</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Canada Goose Kensington, Trillium, Expedition &#8211; Nouvel arrivage!</title><link>http://altitude-blog.com/canada-goose-kensington-trillium-expedition-nouvel-arrivage/</link> <comments>http://altitude-blog.com/canada-goose-kensington-trillium-expedition-nouvel-arrivage/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Wed, 23 Feb 2011 18:56:49 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Altitude blog / blogue</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Events]]></category> <category><![CDATA[The Backstore]]></category> <category><![CDATA[What’s New?]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Canada Goose]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Canada Goose Expedition Parka]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Canada Goose Kensington Parka]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Canada Goose Trillium Parka]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Made in Canada]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Manteaux]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Manteaux d'hiver]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Manteaux et vestes isolés femme]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://altitude-blog.com/?p=12957</guid> <description><![CDATA[On a l'heureux plaisir d'annoncer qu'on a reçu des Canada Goose Kensington, Canada Goose Trillium et Canada Goose Expedition, tous pour femmes. Et oui messieurs, rien pour vous. Mais qui sait ce que l'avenir vous reserve.]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://altitude-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/Canada-Goose-Kensington-Trillium-Expedition-Main.jpg" rel="shadowbox[sbpost-12957];player=img;" title="Canada Goose Kensington Trillium Expedition Parkas"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-13185" title="Canada Goose Kensington, Trillium, Expedition   Nouvel arrivage!" src="http://altitude-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/Canada-Goose-Kensington-Trillium-Expedition-Main.jpg" alt="Canada Goose Kensington, Trillium, Expedition   Nouvel arrivage!" width="250" height="146" /></a>Excellente nouvelle pour ceux qui ont froid et ne sont pas à la mode, mais qui veulent l'être. Et bonne nouvelle pour ceux qui cherchent à être au chaud et rester à la mode. On a reçu un nouvel arrivage de manteaux Canada Goose! Ouais! Pas besoin de le dire, mais je vais le dire quand même: Faites vite. Les manteaux chauds de Canada Goose partent  comme de petits pains chauds.</p><p>On a reçu des <a href="http://www.altitude-sports.com/fre/products/vetements-femme/manteaux-et-vestes/manteaux-isoles/Parka-Kensington-Femme?2506L" target="_self">Canada Goose Kensington</a>, <a href="http://www.altitude-sports.com/fre/products/vetements-femme/manteaux-et-vestes/manteaux-isoles/Parka-Trillium-Femme?6550L" target="_self">Canada Goose Trillium</a> et <a href="http://www.altitude-sports.com/fre/products/vetements-femme/manteaux-et-vestes/manteaux-isoles/Parka-Expedition-Femme?4565L" target="_self">Canada Goose Expedition</a>, tous pour femmes. Désolé messieurs, meilleure chance la prochaine fois.<br /> <a href="http://altitude-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/Line-Break24.jpg" rel="shadowbox[sbpost-12957];player=img;" title="Chaud, chaud les Canada Goose chauds!"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-13219" title="Canada Goose Kensington, Trillium, Expedition   Nouvel arrivage!" src="http://altitude-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/Line-Break24.jpg" alt="Canada Goose Kensington, Trillium, Expedition   Nouvel arrivage!" width="592" height="2" /></a><br /> <span id="more-12957"></span></p><div id="attachment_13193" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 260px"><a href="http://altitude-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/Canada-Goose-Kensington-250-x-375.jpg" rel="shadowbox[sbpost-12957];player=img;" title="Canada Goose Kensington pour femme"><img class="size-full wp-image-13193   " title="Canada Goose Kensington, Trillium, Expedition   Nouvel arrivage!" src="http://altitude-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/Canada-Goose-Kensington-250-x-375.jpg" alt="Canada Goose Kensington, Trillium, Expedition   Nouvel arrivage!" width="250" height="375" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Canada Goose Kensington pour femme</p></div><p>Le <a href="http://www.altitude-sports.com/fre/products/vetements-femme/manteaux-et-vestes/manteaux-isoles/Parka-Kensington-Femme?2506L" target="_self">Kensington de Canada Goose</a> est à la fois mince et long. Ça lui permet d'être magnifique autant de forme que de fonction. La fourrure au capuchon est amovible et la taille peut être ajustée. En passant, l'hiver m'a appellé et il veut que tu portes ce manteau!</p><div id="attachment_13199" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 260px"><a href="http://altitude-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/Canada-Goose-Trillium-250-x-291.jpg" rel="shadowbox[sbpost-12957];player=img;" title="Canada Goose Trillium pour femme"><img class="size-full wp-image-13199   " title="Canada Goose Kensington, Trillium, Expedition   Nouvel arrivage!" src="http://altitude-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/Canada-Goose-Trillium-250-x-291.jpg" alt="Canada Goose Kensington, Trillium, Expedition   Nouvel arrivage!" width="250" height="291" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Canada Goose Trillium pour femme</p></div><p>Le <a href="http://www.altitude-sports.com/fre/products/vetements-femme/manteaux-et-vestes/manteaux-isoles/Parka-Trillium-Femme?6550L" target="_self">Trillium de Canada Goose</a> est un des manteaux les plus populaires de la compagnie et il y a de bonnes raisons qui l'explique. De un, sa polyvalence exceptionnelle et de deux, sa silhouette flatteuse. La fourrure et le capuchon sont tous les deux amovibles. Vous avez de bons espaces de rangement dans les poches intérieures et extérieures. Dernier point à souligner, mais non le moindre, vous avez des poches doublées de laine polaire à la poitrine. Parfait pour vous réchauffer les mains. Parfait pour tout, du patinage au magasinage! Si seulement on pouvait combiner les deux en une seule activité!</p><div id="attachment_13200" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 260px"><a href="http://altitude-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/Canada-Goose-Expedition-250-x-312.jpg" rel="shadowbox[sbpost-12957];player=img;" title="Canada Goose Expedition pour femme"><img class="size-full wp-image-13200   " title="Canada Goose Kensington, Trillium, Expedition   Nouvel arrivage!" src="http://altitude-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/Canada-Goose-Expedition-250-x-312.jpg" alt="Canada Goose Kensington, Trillium, Expedition   Nouvel arrivage!" width="250" height="312" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Canada Goose Expedition pour femme</p></div><p>L'<a href="http://www.altitude-sports.com/fre/products/vetements-femme/manteaux-et-vestes/manteaux-isoles/Parka-Expedition-Femme?4565L" target="_self">Expedition de Canada Goose</a> est le parka pour femme le plus chaud de la compagnie. Elle offre une chaleur à toute épreuve. Ce manteau super pratique saura vous garder bien au chaud peu importe où vous vous trouvez!</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://altitude-blog.com/canada-goose-kensington-trillium-expedition-nouvel-arrivage/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Canada Goose Parkas &#8211; New shipment just in!</title><link>http://altitude-blog.com/canada-goose-parkas-kensington-trillium-expeditionnew-shipment/</link> <comments>http://altitude-blog.com/canada-goose-parkas-kensington-trillium-expeditionnew-shipment/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Tue, 22 Feb 2011 18:41:48 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Altitude blog / blogue</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Events]]></category> <category><![CDATA[The Backstore]]></category> <category><![CDATA[What’s New?]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Canada Goose]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Canada Goose Expedition Parka]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Canada Goose Kensington Parka]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Canada Goose Trillium Parka]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Made in Canada]]></category> <category><![CDATA[winter jackets]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Women's insulated jackets]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://altitude-blog.com/?p=12955</guid> <description><![CDATA[We just received a fresh shipment of Canada Goose Kensington, Canada Goose Trillium, Canada Goose Expedition! They'll be going quick!]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://altitude-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/Canada-Goose-Kensington-Trillium-Expedition-Main.jpg" rel="shadowbox[sbpost-12955];player=img;" title="Canada Goose Kensington Trillium Expedition Parkas"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-13185" title="Canada Goose Parkas   New shipment just in!" src="http://altitude-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/Canada-Goose-Kensington-Trillium-Expedition-Main.jpg" alt="Canada Goose Parkas   New shipment just in!" width="250" height="146" /></a>Good news for cold and/or unfashionable people! You won't be any of those things for long. How so? Well, we just scored a fresh new shipment of Women's Canada Goose parkas! Now you'll get the chance to be both warm and hot, if you know what I mean. We know you'll be pretty excited about this since you know how difficult it's been to get your hands on some sweet, sweet Canada Goose jackets. "But wait", I can hear you already, "what jackets did you get?" We got some <a href="http://www.altitude-sports.com/eng/products/womens-clothing/jackets/insulated-jackets/womens-trillium-parka?6550l" target="_self">Canada Goose Women's Trillium Parka</a>, <a href="http://www.altitude-sports.com/eng/products/womens-clothing/jackets/insulated-jackets/womens-expedition-parka?4565l" target="_self">Canada Goose Women's Expedition Parka</a> and <a href="http://www.altitude-sports.com/eng/products/womens-clothing/jackets/insulated-jackets/Womens-Kensington-Parka?2506L" target="_self">Canada Goose Women's Kensington</a>.<br /> <span id="more-12955"></span></p><div id="attachment_13193" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 260px"><a href="http://altitude-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/Canada-Goose-Kensington-250-x-375.jpg" rel="shadowbox[sbpost-12955];player=img;" title="Canada Goose Women's Kensington"><img class="size-full wp-image-13193  " title="Canada Goose Parkas   New shipment just in!" src="http://altitude-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/Canada-Goose-Kensington-250-x-375.jpg" alt="Canada Goose Parkas   New shipment just in!" width="250" height="375" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Canada Goose Women&#39;s Kensington</p></div><p>The <a href="http://www.altitude-sports.com/eng/products/womens-clothing/jackets/insulated-jackets/Womens-Kensington-Parka?2506L" target="_self">Canada Goose Women's Kensington</a> is both slim and long. Making it beautiful in both look and function. The fur ruff is removable and the waist can be adjusted. By the way, winter called and wants you to wear this parka!</p><div id="attachment_13199" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 260px"><a href="http://altitude-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/Canada-Goose-Trillium-250-x-291.jpg" rel="shadowbox[sbpost-12955];player=img;" title="Canada Goose Women's Trillium"><img class="size-full wp-image-13199  " title="Canada Goose Parkas   New shipment just in!" src="http://altitude-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/Canada-Goose-Trillium-250-x-291.jpg" alt="Canada Goose Parkas   New shipment just in!" width="250" height="291" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Canada Goose Women&#39;s Trillium</p></div><p>The <a href="http://www.altitude-sports.com/eng/products/womens-clothing/jackets/insulated-jackets/womens-trillium-parka?6550l" target="_self">Canada Goose Women's Trillium</a> is one of Canada Goose's most popular parkas and there's a good reason for that, it's incredible versatility and flattering silhouette. Both the fur ruff and hood are removable. You've got nice storage in the exterior and interior pockets. Last, but not least, you've got fleece-lined hand-warmer pockets at the chest. Perfect for everything from ice skating to shopping!</p><div id="attachment_13200" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 260px"><a href="http://altitude-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/Canada-Goose-Expedition-250-x-312.jpg" rel="shadowbox[sbpost-12955];player=img;" title="Canada Goose Women's Expedition"><img class="size-full wp-image-13200  " title="Canada Goose Parkas   New shipment just in!" src="http://altitude-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/Canada-Goose-Expedition-250-x-312.jpg" alt="Canada Goose Parkas   New shipment just in!" width="250" height="312" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Canada Goose Women&#39;s Expedition</p></div><p>The <a href="http://www.altitude-sports.com/eng/products/womens-clothing/jackets/insulated-jackets/womens-expedition-parka?4565l" target="_self">Canada Goose Women's Expedition</a> is Canada Goose's warmest woman-specific jacket. It's got some serious warmth. This super practical parka will keep you toasty wherever you go!</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://altitude-blog.com/canada-goose-parkas-kensington-trillium-expeditionnew-shipment/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Quartz Nature Abigail &amp; 66 North Vindur: Picks of the month video</title><link>http://altitude-blog.com/quartz-nature-abigail-66-north-vindur-winter-jacket-coat-snow/</link> <comments>http://altitude-blog.com/quartz-nature-abigail-66-north-vindur-winter-jacket-coat-snow/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Mon, 24 Jan 2011 19:21:10 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Altitude blog / blogue</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Product Reviews]]></category> <category><![CDATA[The Backstore]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Tips]]></category> <category><![CDATA[66 North]]></category> <category><![CDATA[66 North Vindur]]></category> <category><![CDATA[66North]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Abigail]]></category> <category><![CDATA[coat]]></category> <category><![CDATA[jacket]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Made in Canada]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Made in Québec]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Men's softshells]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Quartz Nature]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Quartz Nature Abigail]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Video]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Vindur]]></category> <category><![CDATA[winter]]></category> <category><![CDATA[winter jackets]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Women's insulated jackets]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://altitude-blog.com/?p=12396</guid> <description><![CDATA[It was impressively cold, but Juan and Veronique were more impressed by how warm they were. Veronique was coddled by her Quartz Nature Abigail while Juan was protected by his 66 North Vindur. Check out the video for some more details.]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It was impressively cold, but Juan and Veronique were more impressed by how warm they were. Veronique was coddled by her Quartz Nature Abigail while Juan was protected by his 66 North Vindur. Check out the video for some more details.</p><p><object classid="clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000" width="592" height="358" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=6,0,40,0"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /><param name="src" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/BZvyvB1BCo4?fs=1&amp;hl=fr_FR" /><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true" /><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="592" height="358" src="http://www.youtube.com/v/BZvyvB1BCo4?fs=1&amp;hl=fr_FR" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed></object><br /> <span id="more-12396"></span></p><p>If you liked that, and how could you not, check these out:</p><p><a href="http://altitude-blog.com/north-face-take-me-down-arcteryx-fission-sv-favourite-winter-jacket-snow-ski-gore-tex-primaloft/" target="_self">Video: The North Face Take Me Down &amp; Arc'teryx Fission SV</a></p><p><a href="http://altitude-blog.com/women-winter-boots-north-face-merrell-salomon-bogs/" target="_self">Top 5 Women’s Winter Boots</a></p><p><a href="http://altitude-blog.com/arcteryx-venta-sv-glove-ski-winter-gore-tex-windstopper/" target="_self">Smell the Glove: A review of the Arcteryx Venta SV glove by Mark</a></p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://altitude-blog.com/quartz-nature-abigail-66-north-vindur-winter-jacket-coat-snow/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>The North Face Gotham vs. Canada Goose Chilliwack</title><link>http://altitude-blog.com/north-face-coat-jacket-insulated-gotham-canada-goose-chilliwack-parka-mens-womens/</link> <comments>http://altitude-blog.com/north-face-coat-jacket-insulated-gotham-canada-goose-chilliwack-parka-mens-womens/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:45:11 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Max Altitude</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Product Reviews]]></category> <category><![CDATA[What’s New?]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Canada Goose]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Canada Goose Chilliwack Parka]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Made in Canada]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Men's insulated jackets]]></category> <category><![CDATA[The North Face]]></category> <category><![CDATA[The North Face Gotham]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Women's insulated jackets]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://altitude-blog.com/?p=3995</guid> <description><![CDATA[Max Altitude compares the Canada Goose Chilliwack to The North Face]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<div id="attachment_3550" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 204px"><a href="http://www.altitude-sports.com/eng/products/womens-clothing/jackets/insulated-jackets/womens-gotham-jacket?aanh" title="the-north-face-gotham-femme"><img class="size-full wp-image-3550 " title="The North Face Gotham vs. Canada Goose Chilliwack" src="http://altitude-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/the-north-face-gotham-femme.jpg" alt="The North Face Gotham vs. Canada Goose Chilliwack" width="194" height="243" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">The North Face Woman&#39;s Gotham</p></div><div id="attachment_3551" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 204px"><a href="http://www.altitude-sports.com/eng/products/winter-camping/mens-clothing/jackets/mens-gotham-jacket?aaqf" title="the-north-face-gotham-homme"><img class="size-full wp-image-3551 " title="The North Face Gotham vs. Canada Goose Chilliwack" src="http://altitude-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/the-north-face-gotham-homme.jpg" alt="The North Face Gotham vs. Canada Goose Chilliwack" width="194" height="243" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">The North Face Men&#39;s Gotham</p></div><div id="attachment_3552" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 204px"><a href="http://www.altitude-sports.com/eng/products/womens-clothing/jackets/insulated-jackets/ladies-chilliwack-parka?7950l" title="canada-goose-chilliwack-parka-femme"><img class="size-full wp-image-3552 " title="The North Face Gotham vs. Canada Goose Chilliwack" src="http://altitude-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/canada-goose-chilliwack-parka-femme.jpg" alt="The North Face Gotham vs. Canada Goose Chilliwack" width="194" height="243" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Canada Goose Women&#39;s Chilliwack</p></div><div id="attachment_3553" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 204px"><a href="http://www.altitude-sports.com/eng/products/winter-camping/mens-clothing/jackets/mens-chilliwack-parka?7950m" title="canada-goose-chilliwack-parka-homme"><img class="size-full wp-image-3553 " title="The North Face Gotham vs. Canada Goose Chilliwack" src="http://altitude-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/canada-goose-chilliwack-parka-homme.jpg" alt="The North Face Gotham vs. Canada Goose Chilliwack" width="194" height="243" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Canada Goose Men&#39;s Chilliwack</p></div><p style="text-align: left;">With winter coming, everyone is starting to shop around for a warm winter coat. But the big question is: which one will keep you the warmest without making you look like an abominable snowman? Today’s article highlights for you two coats that meet these important criteria: the <em>Gotham Jacket</em> by <em>The North Face</em> and the <em>Chilliwack Parka</em> by <em>Canada Goose</em>.</p><p style="text-align: left;">Last winter I answered a lot of questions from many clients on Altitude-sports.com, who wanted to know the differences between these two very similar models, their style and their characteristics. With an urban look, these hip-length jackets are insulated with down and made for men and women. They have plenty of pockets, fur around the hood, and rib-knit cuffs that keep out the wind. One last point before we get into the heart of the matter: down is a very effective insulator, and even though there are other synthetic options such as, <em>Primaloft</em> and fleece, it is still the best for those who don’t stand up very well to the cold.</p><p><strong></strong><span id="more-3995"></span>Made in Canada vs. Made in China</p><p>At first glance, customers are often surprised that the Chilliwack is more expensive than the Gotham (for prices see “Related Products” at the bottom of the page). The difference in price can be partly explained because Canada Goose is made in Canada and The North Face is made in China. I think this is an important point because it’s rare that manufacturers make their outdoor clothes in Canada, and a great achievement considering the availability of labour in our country. However, we should consider the fact that Canada Goose produces jackets on a much lower scale than The North Face, for whom it would be impossible to produce such a large quantity only in North American factories. I will leave you to form your own opinion on the subject and to decide whether or not “Made in Canada” is important enough to pay the difference when you buy your next coat.</p><p><strong>The Big Technical Differences</strong></p><p><em>Down</em></p><p>First of all, I have to say that both jackets are very well insulated. From Edmonton to Montreal, I’d have no problem recommending either to a customer. The <em>Gotham Jacket</em> uses goose down with a fill power of 550, while the <em>Chilliwack</em> uses duck down with a fill power of 625.</p><blockquote><p>A note on down: a higher fill power number means the coat contains a higher quality down and therefore less is needed to obtain the same level of insulation. Goose down is generally more efficient in terms of warmth than duck down. However, duck down is sturdier and performs a bit better in humid climates. This means it can be used with thicker nylon fabrics. For example, if a thick nylon is used with goose down, the feathers will tend to compress and won’t keep the heat in as effectively. It’s then a question of deciding which compromise is best: light nylon fabrics which are more compact but less sturdy, or strong exterior nylon fabrics that can withstand abrasion.</p></blockquote><p>In both of these cases, these two jackets are equally warm.</p><p><em>With or without a waterproof liner?</em></p><p>Unlike the <em>Chilliwack</em> and <em>Gotham</em> for women, which have a water repellent coating sprayed on the outside of the jacket, making them water resistant, the <em>Gotham</em> for men is totally waterproof. In addition to a spray-on coating, this jacket is lined with a waterproof-breathable liner <em>The North Face HyVent</em>, and has sealed seams, which ensure that water won’t leak into the coat. However, whether a jacket is waterproof or not shouldn’t be the deciding factor in your choice; it’s unlikely you will wear such a coat when it is warm enough to rain. In my opinion, the important point to consider is how wind resistant they are. Both jackets do a great job in this regard. The outer, reinforced fabric on both models for women cuts the wind, while the <em>Gotham</em> for men benefits from a second barrier: its liner <em>HyVent</em>.</p><p><em>Real of Synthetic fur?</em></p><p>Animal lovers will probably prefer the <em>Gotham Jacket</em> with its detachable synthetic fur, making it easier to wash. The <em>Chilliwack</em> has real coyote fur around the hood. I can say from experience that real fur tends to be slightly more durable and will protect your face better from the wind than synthetic. However, I find the <em>Chilliwack</em>’s collar less practical in winter as it comes up awkwardly high around the chin. You either have to wear it zipped down to the base of the neck, or zipped completely up to the nose. The <em>Gotham</em>’s collar has a better design because it zips up high, still leaving room for the chin.</p><p><em>Cut and Style</em></p><p>Apart from their logos, these two coats are very similar in style. They are the same size, but the <em>Chilliwack</em> is slightly more fitted than the <em>Gotham</em>; however, on the same models for women, the reverse is true: the <em>Gotham</em> is more fitted than the <em>Chilliwack</em>. Contrary to other <em>Canada Goose</em> jackets, the <em>Chilliwack</em> will correspond to your normal size. It is also a bit longer than the <em>Gotham</em>.</p><p>Well I think I’ve covered all the important points necessary to make a distinction between these two classic jackets, but please don’t hesitate to ask questions in the comments box below. Also, if you want to know more, click on the product in the “Related Products” section found at the end of the article.</p><p>Until next time,</p><p>Max</p><p><em>This article was originaly published on 2009-11-02 and has been subsequently updated.</em><br /> ---</p><p><a href="http://altitude-blog.com/north-face-gotham-quartz-nature-bomber-down/">The North Face Gotham vs. Quartz Nature Bomber</a></p><p><a href="http://altitude-blog.com/canada-goose-chilliwack-versus-nobis-cartel/">Canada Goose Chilliwack versus Nobis Cartel</a></p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://altitude-blog.com/north-face-coat-jacket-insulated-gotham-canada-goose-chilliwack-parka-mens-womens/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>120</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>The North Face Gotham vs. Canada Goose Chilliwack</title><link>http://altitude-blog.com/north-face-manteau-isole-gotham-canada-goose-chilliwack-parka-mens-womens/</link> <comments>http://altitude-blog.com/north-face-manteau-isole-gotham-canada-goose-chilliwack-parka-mens-womens/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2009 19:22:12 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Max Altitude</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Product Reviews]]></category> <category><![CDATA[What’s New?]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Canada Goose]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Canada Goose Chilliwack Parka]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Made in Canada]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Manteaux et vestes isolés femme]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Manteaux et vestes isolés homme]]></category> <category><![CDATA[The North Face]]></category> <category><![CDATA[The North Face Gotham]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://altitude-blog.com/?p=3538</guid> <description><![CDATA[Comparaison entre les deux modèles de manteaux isolés suivants: Canada Goose Chilliwack Parka et The North Face Gotham.]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<div id="attachment_3550" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 204px"><a href="http://www.altitude-sports.com/eng/products/womens-clothing/jackets/insulated-jackets/womens-gotham-jacket?aanh" title="the-north-face-gotham-femme"><img class="size-full wp-image-3550" title="The North Face Gotham vs. Canada Goose Chilliwack" src="http://altitude-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/the-north-face-gotham-femme.jpg" alt="The North Face Gotham vs. Canada Goose Chilliwack" width="194" height="243" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">The North Face Gotham Femme</p></div><div id="attachment_3551" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 204px"><a href="http://www.altitude-sports.com/eng/products/winter-camping/mens-clothing/jackets/mens-gotham-jacket?aaqf" title="the-north-face-gotham-homme"><img class="size-full wp-image-3551" title="The North Face Gotham vs. Canada Goose Chilliwack" src="http://altitude-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/the-north-face-gotham-homme.jpg" alt="The North Face Gotham vs. Canada Goose Chilliwack" width="194" height="243" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">The North Face Gotham Homme</p></div><div id="attachment_3552" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 204px"><a href="http://www.altitude-sports.com/eng/products/womens-clothing/jackets/insulated-jackets/ladies-chilliwack-parka?7950l" title="canada-goose-chilliwack-parka-femme"><img class="size-full wp-image-3552" title="The North Face Gotham vs. Canada Goose Chilliwack" src="http://altitude-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/canada-goose-chilliwack-parka-femme.jpg" alt="The North Face Gotham vs. Canada Goose Chilliwack" width="194" height="243" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Canada Goose Chilliwack Femme</p></div><div id="attachment_3553" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 204px"><a href="http://www.altitude-sports.com/eng/products/winter-camping/mens-clothing/jackets/mens-chilliwack-parka?7950m" title="canada-goose-chilliwack-parka-homme"><img class="size-full wp-image-3553" title="The North Face Gotham vs. Canada Goose Chilliwack" src="http://altitude-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/canada-goose-chilliwack-parka-homme.jpg" alt="The North Face Gotham vs. Canada Goose Chilliwack" width="194" height="243" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Canada Goose Chilliwack Homme</p></div><p style="text-align: left;">L’hiver approche et vous commencez à zyeuter les manteaux isolés en vous demandant : lequel me gardera le plus au chaud tout en m’évitant le look « patate au four »? Ma chronique d’aujourd’hui vous éclaircira sur deux manteaux qui remplissent ces critères si importants : le <em>Gotham</em> par <em>The North Face</em> et le <em>Chilliwack Parka</em> de <em>Canada Goose</em>.</p><p style="text-align: left;">Ayant conseillé plusieurs clients d’<em>Altitude-sports.com</em> l’hiver passé, j’ai reçu beaucoup de questions visant à faire un choix entre ces deux modèles, au style et caractéristiques fort semblables. Les deux sont isolés avec du duvet, s’arrêtent aux hanches, sont truffés de poches, possèdent de la fourrure autour du capuchon, des manchons coupe-froid et arborent un look urbain. Les deux modèles se font en version homme et femme. Dernière petite note avant d’entrer dans le vif du sujet; le duvet est un isolant extrêmement efficace et bien qu’il existe d’autres options telles que le <em>Primaloft</em>, la laine polaire et autres isolants synthétiques, il demeure l’isolant préféré des québécois frileux.</p><p><strong></strong><span id="more-3538"></span>Made in Canada vs. Made in China</p><p>À prime à bord, les clients sont souvent surpris de constater que le <em>Chilliwack</em> est plus cher que le <em>Gotham</em> (voir section « Produits relatifs » à la toute fin du texte pour voir les prix). Cette différence peut en partie s’expliquer par le fait que le <em>Canada Goose</em> est fabriqué au Canada tandis que le <em>The North Face</em> est fabriqué en Chine. Je trouve important de souligner ce fait parce que rares sont les fabricants qui font encore produire leurs vêtements de plein air au Canada. C’est un bel exploit compte tenu de la rareté de ce type de main d’œuvre au pays. Il faut tout de même noter que la production de manteaux <em>Canada Goose </em>est beaucoup moins importante que celle d’un géant comme <em>The North Face</em>. The North Face nous répondrait qu’il serait impossible de produire d’aussi grandes quantités en employant seulement des usines nord-américaines. Je vous laisse le soin de vous faire votre propre opinion sur le sujet et de décider si vous valorisez assez la production locale pour payer la différence qu’elle implique dans le prix de votre prochain manteau.</p><p><strong>Les grandes différences techniques</strong></p><p><em>Le duvet</em></p><p>Tout d’abord, je dois vous dire que les deux manteaux sont très bien isolés. D’Edmonton à Montréal, je n’aurais aucune crainte en recommandant ces manteaux à un client. Le duvet utilisé dans le <em>Gotham</em> est un duvet d’oie avec facteur de gonflement de 550 tandis que le <em>Chilliwack</em> contient du duvet de canard avec facteur de gonflement de 625.</p><blockquote><p>Note sur le duvet: Plus le facteur de gonflement est élevé, plus la qualité du duvet est élevée et moins on a besoin de duvet pour obtenir un même niveau d’isolation. Le duvet d’oie est généralement plus efficace au niveau thermique que le duvet de canard. Par contre, le duvet de canard est plus robuste et se comporte un peu mieux en milieu humide. On peut donc l’utiliser avec des nylons plus épais. Par exemple, si on utilisait un nylon trop épais sur du duvet d’oie, la plume aurait tendance à se compresser et ne pourrait plus garder la chaleur aussi efficacement. Il s’agit donc de choisir quel compromis est le mieux. Nylon léger et compact mais moins résistant ou tissu extérieur robuste et résistant à l’abrasion?</p></blockquote><p>Dans les deux cas qui nous intéressent, l’efficacité thermique des manteaux est très semblable.</p><p><em>Avec ou sans enduit?</em></p><p>Contrairement au <em>Chilliwack</em> et au <em>Gotham</em> pour femme, qui sont résistants à l’eau grâce à un déperlant répartit sur toute leur surface extérieure, le <em>Gotham</em> pour homme peut se vanter d’être imperméable parce que le tissu extérieur, en plus d’être traité avec un déperlant, est doublé d’un enduit imper-respirant <em>The North Face HyVent</em> à l’intérieur. Ses coutures scellées assurent son imperméabilité. Par contre, l’imperméabilité ne devrait probablement pas prendre trop d’importance dans notre choix étant données les faibles probabilités que l’on porte un tel manteau alors qu’il fait assez chaud pour qu’il pleuve. Dans ce cas, le critère à regarder est, selon moi, la résistance au vent. À ce chapitre, les deux manteaux font un excellent travail. D’un côté, le <em>Chilliwack</em> et le <em>Gotham</em> pour femme coupent le vent grâce à leur tissu de revêtement tandis que le <em>Gotham</em> possède une deuxième barrière avec son enduit <em>HyVent</em>.</p><p><em>Fourrure véritable ou synthétique?</em></p><p>Les amoureux des animaux préfèreront probablement le Gotham avec sa fourrure synthétique détachable, qui rend le lavage du manteau beaucoup plus simple. Le <em>Chilliwack</em> est quant à lui couronné de fourrure de coyote. D’expérience, la fourrure véritable tend à être légèrement plus durable et plus efficace que la synthétique pour couper le vent au niveau du visage. Par contre, je trouve le col du <em>Chilliwack</em> moins pratique en hiver puisqu’il se porte difficilement monté jusqu’au menton; soit on le porte descendu au bas du cou, soit on le porte complètement monté en haut du nez. Je trouve le col du <em>Gotham</em> mieux pensé puisqu’il entoure bien le cou lorsqu’on monte la fermeture éclair.</p><p><em>Coupe et style</em></p><p>Au niveau du style, mis à part les logos, les deux manteaux sont très similaires. À grandeur égale, le <em>Chilliwack</em> est un peu plus ajusté que le Gotham pour le modèle homme tandis que c’est le contraire pour le modèle femme. Contrairement à la plupart des autres <em>Canada Goose</em>, vous pouvez prendre le <em>Chilliwack</em> dans votre grandeur habituelle. Autre détail : le <em>Chilliwack</em> descend un peu moins bas que le <em>Gotham</em>.</p><p>Voilà, je pense avoir fait le tour des points importants pour départager ces deux classiques. N’hésitez pas à poser vos questions dans la boîte des commentaires ci-dessous. Aussi, si vous voulez en savoir plus, cliquez sur le produit qui vous intéresse dans la section « Produits relatifs » ci-dessous.</p><p>À la prochaine,</p><p>Max</p><p>---</p><p><a href="http://altitude-blog.com/the-north-face-hecktic-down-jacket-vs-outdoor-research-stormbound-jacket/">The North Face Hecktic Down Jacket vs Outdoor Research Stormbound Jacket</a></p><p><a href="http://altitude-blog.com/coups-coeur-novembre-canada-goose-freestyle-north-face-apex-android/">Canada Goose Freestyle &#038; The North Face Apex Android</a></p><p><a href="http://altitude-blog.com/botte-hiver-guide-achat-bogs-merrell-north-face/">Guide d’achat de bottes d’hiver</a></p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://altitude-blog.com/north-face-manteau-isole-gotham-canada-goose-chilliwack-parka-mens-womens/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>153</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Canada Goose s&#8217;envole!</title><link>http://altitude-blog.com/tours-canada-goose-aventures/</link> <comments>http://altitude-blog.com/tours-canada-goose-aventures/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2009 00:00:58 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Juan Altitude</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Travel]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Canada Goose]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Fait au Canada]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Made in Canada]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Manteaux et vestes isolés homme]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Manteaux et vestes manteaux isolés femme]]></category> <category><![CDATA[tour]]></category> <category><![CDATA[tours]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://altitude-blog.com/?p=2309</guid> <description><![CDATA[Un aperçu des Tours d'aventure Canada Goose]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Si vous recherchez l'unique et l'excitant, dirigez-vous tout de suite au site des <a href="http://www.canadagooseadventuretours.com/" target="_blank">Tours d'aventure de Canada Goose</a>, une nouvelle initiative de <em><a href="http://www.altitude-sports.com/eng/brands/canada-goose" target="_self">Canada Goose</a></em>.</p><p>Ils offrent présentement trois forfaits. Juste les photos vous donneront l'envie de vous envoler. En tout cas, c'est ce qu'elles ont eu sur moi. Voici un aperçu des différents tours :</p><div id="attachment_2312" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 310px"><a href="http://www.canadagooseadventuretours.com/" title="Cactus"><img class="size-medium wp-image-2312 " title="Canada Goose senvole!" src="http://altitude-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/cacti-300x202.jpg" alt="Canada Goose senvole!" width="300" height="202" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Safari-photo pendant la mousson</p></div><p><span id="more-2309"></span></p><div id="attachment_2313" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 321px"><a href="http://www.canadagooseadventuretours.com/" title="Ours polaire"><img class="size-full wp-image-2313    " title="Canada Goose senvole!" src="http://altitude-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/polar-bear2.bmp" alt="Canada Goose senvole!" width="311" height="205" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Tour des ours polaires, traineau à chien et aurore boréale</p></div><div id="attachment_2314" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 333px"><a href="http://www.canadagooseadventuretours.com/" title="Iceberg"><img class="size-full wp-image-2314   " title="Canada Goose senvole!" src="http://altitude-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/iceberg1.bmp" alt="Canada Goose senvole!" width="323" height="205" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Tour du solistice d&#39;été dans l&#39;Arctique canadien</p></div><p>En plus d'être alléchants, les tours incluent des vêtements <em>Canada Goose</em>. Et comme le dit si bien le dicton Inuktitut, la seule chose qui est meilleure qu'un manteau <em>Canada Goose</em>, c'est un manteau <em>Canada Goose</em> avec une histoire! Allez voir leur <a href="http://www.canadagooseadventuretours.com/5t_polar_bears__dog_sle.htm" target="_blank">site</a>, même si ce n'est que pour se bourrer le crâne de bonnes idées!</p><p>Juan Altitude</p><p>P.S. Le site des Tours d'aventures de Canada Goose est en Anglais uniquement.</p><p><span style="color: #ffffff;"><span style="font-family: mceinline;">uies9txh7q</span></span></p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://altitude-blog.com/tours-canada-goose-aventures/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Wild Goose Chase!</title><link>http://altitude-blog.com/canada-goose-adventure-tours/</link> <comments>http://altitude-blog.com/canada-goose-adventure-tours/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2009 16:00:32 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Juan Altitude</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Travel]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Canada Goose]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Made in Canada]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Men's insulated jackets]]></category> <category><![CDATA[tour]]></category> <category><![CDATA[tours]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Women's insulated jackets]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://altitude-blog.com/?p=2293</guid> <description><![CDATA[A look at Canada Goose Adventure Tours]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If unique and thrilling are what you seek, look no further than <a href="http://www.canadagooseadventuretours.com/5t_polar_bears__dog_sle.htm" target="_blank">Canada Goose Adventure Tours</a>, a new venture by the legendary <a href="http://www.altitude-sports.com/eng/brands/canada-goose" target="_self"><em>Canada Goose</em></a>.</p><p>They currently offer three packages. The pictures were enough to make me salivate! Here's a sampling from the tours:</p><p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2294" title="Wild Goose Chase!" src="http://altitude-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/iceberg.bmp" alt="Wild Goose Chase!"  /></p><p>The Canadian High-Arctic and Summer Solstice tour</p><p><span id="more-2293"></span><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2295" title="Wild Goose Chase!" src="http://altitude-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/cacti.bmp" alt="Wild Goose Chase!"  /></p><p>Monsoon Photo-Safari tour</p><p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2296" title="Wild Goose Chase!" src="http://altitude-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/polar-bear.bmp" alt="Wild Goose Chase!"  /></p><p>Polar Bears,  Dog-sledding and Aurora Borealis tour</p><p>Each tour includes <em>Canada Goose</em> apparel. And as you know, the only thing better than a <em>Canada Goose</em> jacket is one that comes with a story! Do yourself a favour and check out the <a href="http://www.canadagooseadventuretours.com/5t_polar_bears__dog_sle.htm" target="_blank">tours</a>, if only to get some good ideas!</p><p>Juan Altitude</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://altitude-blog.com/canada-goose-adventure-tours/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>1</slash:comments> </item> </channel> </rss>
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