Helly-Hansen Men's Seven J Jacket

So, first, sizing: ordering 1 size up, the jacket will fit (almost) perfectly - the arms are a little too long, but the Velcro sleeves easily solve that problem. I own another Helly parka, which is a medium and which is pretty big in the middle. I can wear big heavy sweaters and have plenty of room. With the Dubliner, I followed other reviewers' advice and ordered a large. I can fit a bulky sweater under the large, but there isn't a ton of room, which is fine by me. However, if you want the jacket to fit loosely (like all the people I see walking around in over-sized Canada Goose jackets), then order 2 sizes up, but account for the sleeves being longer. Second, warmth: it feels thin, it doesn't look/feel like it should be as warm as it is, it's not a down jacket, so it's not puffy, but it's also not bulky. I'm currently in buried in frigid, snow-covered Boston (14 degrees Fahrenheit at the moment) and with a good base and middle layer, this jacket is plenty warm. While I wouldn't recommend staying outside for extended periods of time with just a t-shirt underneath, it's not bad for short periods. Third, construction: Fantastic, I've really only ever owned Columbia parkas like this, but this is much nicer. From the zippers and the soft zipper cover thingy at the top of the zipper (no there are no zippers/pockets inside the jacket, not a big deal for me), to the make and detach-ability of the fur and the hood (although I, personally don't like the look of the hood without the fur), no, the fur isn't as nice as the $500 Canada Goose coats, or even some of the Alpha Industries Air Force parkas, but it blocks the wind. Because the coat is longer than I'd expect, which is a fantastically useful feature and helps to keep the rear warm, I do agree with other reviewers that I wish there were a double zipper, but that's minor, in my opinion. Now the big draw for me was that at the time of purchase, Amazon was selling the coat for $90, I think it's back up to $180 now. In all honesty, if I had to pay $180, I may have gone with the Alpha Industries n-3b parka, which I've tried on else where and is a fantastic coat that fit true to size. Amazon did their best with shipping, I happened to order before one of the major blizzards that hit Boston this month, so the USPS delivery was delayed and the USPS wasn't updating their site's status. I got impatient and Amazon was even good enough to create a duplicate order to be overnighted, but once I got home, I saw that the jacket had been delivered, so I'm about to receive a second one tomorrow, for which Amazon is already supplying me a return label. Which is, I believe the very definition of a first-world problem. I don't review everything I purchase on Amazon, but to go on a minor tangent: I do just want to say that Prime has been a fantastic investment. Free shipping is a nice perk, but the TV, movies and most importantly the prime music make it worth the annual fee. And then some.

I ordered this jacket because I was looking for a longer winter coat. Overall, I am very happy with this purchase. Fit - It fits as expected. I tried on many Helly Hansen jackets (not this model because it wasn't in any local stores) and all of the mediums fit well, so I ordered a medium. I am 5'11'', 160 lbs, with a broader chest and narrow arms and waste. Fits perfect in terms of length and the chest. There's some extra room for layering which makes this a versatile jacket for layering in colder weather. Quality - Excellent quality. Good zipper, (although a double zipper would be nice for a longer jacket). Removable fur, and removable hood for different weather conditions and looks. The adjustable hood is a great feature. Nice fleece around collar and in pockets. Material and lining is great. Completely wind and water proof, which is essential for keeping warm. Overall, the jacket is lightweight, but still warm. An adjustable waste cord would be nice, but I don't think it will be necessary for me at least. There are no interior pockets, which is somewhat of a design flaw, but there is plenty of storage on the outside for gloves and gadgets. I live in Winnipeg which is notorious for a large range of weather conditions, it can get extremely cold and windy (-30C,-40C). I think this jacket will be great for wearing in different conditions because it can be layered for more warmth, or not to make more breathable. I've developed a good tolerance for the cold, so if you get really cold in the winter you may want to consider a warmer, thicker and heavier down jacket. If you're looking for a long winter jacket that can provide warmth and dryness that can be layered, this will be it. I got this jacket on sale and paid a total of $120 for it. An outstanding deal. Thanks again Amazon.

My son originally wanted the SVALBARD jacket, which looks almost identical, but the price on this one was more affordable. The other one was rated as a warmer jacket, but this one is still very warm. We live in Canada and deal with frigid temperatures in the winter. My son is not a big guy at 16, and the small fits him perfectly. He loves the cut and it's not to baggy or bulky. The sleeve length is perfect too. If you are heavier set, then you would definitely want to size up. The jacket still leaves plenty of room for layering and is great for city life. Unless you are going hiking in open air space in -30C (who does that for fun anyway?) this jacket is plenty warm enough. I dislike when people rate a jacket as being cold when all they wear is a T-shirt underneath. If you don't dress like a moron in cold weather then most winter jackets should be warm enough. Layering in the winter is key. Keep in mind what activities you will be doing in the jacket. You don't need a ridiculously expensive parka with overkill on the down fill if all you ever do is wait 10-15 minutes for a city bus, go in and out of places, or walk 20 - 30 minutes outside. My son loves the fur on the hood and says it really keeps the wind out. There are plenty of pockets and he said it will be fine for snowboarding, also keeping in mind you work up a sweat doing those sorts of activities. Overall a great jacket. Very versatile.

I have been looking for such a while, actually purchased three, including this one, and decided to keep this. (The others were the Eddie Bauer Rainfoil Parka and Jack Wolfskin Glacier Canyon Parka.) The parka exudes quality. Very well made, and nice materials. I prefer garments with name-brand feature materials, as in this case with Primaloft insulation. There’s no velcro, which is a big plus for me. I don’t care for velcro. There are lots of snaps, and a few spare were included. It felt right, immediately. I am relatively slim, at 5’8” and 160, maybe short-ish arms. It’s a close, slim fit, though. I would prefer it was 5” longer - adding the 5” above the front pockets, and adding a couple of slanted hand-warmer pockets. And, it really should have a bottom zipper slide. (I am pursuing have a bottom zipper slide added.) It immediately felt warm. The Primaloft Black works, but not as well as my Thinsulate Cabela’s Upland Game coat. The faux fur ruff is probably the best faux fur ruff I’ve handled, but I still ordered a genuine coyote ruff that I will retrofit. The hood seems a little oddly designed, as with no ‘adjustment’ pulled in, the ruff completely covers my face. I had to pull in all of the adjustment at the back of the hood to make it work. But, at least it was adjustable to work. The cuffs are nice, elasticized (internally) about ⅓ way around, with a fabric strap and snaps to tighten if necessary. Overall, high quality, warm enough for this kind of garment, could be longer, and have a bottom-opening zipper slide. (One star down for length and lack of bottom zipper slide.)

I have watched this jacket on Amazon for awhile. It was more then I wanted to pay but I snapped it up when it hit $80.00 (Navy Blue version). I had read reviews on sizing issues so that is what I am going to address. I have not worn it in cold weather yet but it should be fine in out Midwest winters. I ordered a XL Navy Blue as XL is my main size for most things. I didn't want to size up as I had a feeling XXL was going to be too large. I am 6' 205lbs and a small (belly), more then I like but nothing out of the ordinary. I wear 36/34 jeans and XL shirts although I can get into some 'L' shirts but not that often.. So I put this XL jacket on. Sleeves are perfect and abit over my wrist bone. Length is great and long and mid section & chest fit perfect, not tight and not baggy. I picked the perfect size for myself. The rest of the jacket is fine. So my regular sizing fits the sizing of this jacket. Just an FYI.

First of all don't get me wrong this is very nice coat. Possibly the highest quality coat I have ever purchased. Every detail on this coat is flawless from a manufacturing standpoint (it even has a little fold of material the zipper pull tucks under when zipped all the way up so it isn't flopping around in front of your nose, never seen that before). It just isn't quite the winter parka it looks to be. Probably should lose the fur collar. I see a parka with a fur collar and I immediately think Alaska weather warm. Truthfully, I didn't expect this to be an Arctic weather coat but suitable for Midwest cold weather. One of things that effects your opinion of a product the most is your expectations versus reality. So I hope this review helps set your expectations such that you understand what this coat is before you order it. I think the review by Charles is right on the mark although 2 stars is probably a little harsh. The 3 stars I gave it may be a little harsh too but, dang it, it's a parka with a fur collar. I expect a coat that looks like that to be pretty warm at 20 deg F. Ten degrees warmer is pretty much jacket weather unless you're outside for extended periods. A little research on Helly Hansen and you will see pretty quickly these folks know what they are doing. They make serious cold weather gear (Alpine and Arctic stuff). The also make serious wet weather gear. If you live where it's around freezing and rains a lot (unsnap the fur hood trim) this is probably a 5-star garment. It's supposed to be very water proof although I haven't personally tested that feature. Or if you tend to be one of those people who just doesn't get as cold as others in the winter this may be perfect for you. I tend to run cold and like a warm coat. I also agree with Charles it should have a double zipper and is slim fit. I am 5'11" 190 and returned a large for extra large without testing it for warmth. Anyway, I live in the Midwest (US) and just got this coat. I have been doing some serious testing by standing out in the cold with various combinations of clothing and layers underneath and comparing it to my other coats to see if I want to keep it. Temps here are 15-20 Deg F last two nights. One night windy the other still. Wind didn't make a lot of difference as it blocked the wind very well. The coat is chilly within 5 or 10 minutes in these conditions with a long sleeve flannel shirt when stationary. Put a fleece jacket underneath (or probably a sweater though I didn't try that) and it's pretty comfortable although not as warm as my cheap down (and feather) coat. Put my Primaloft compression jacket on underneath and you think you're in front of a wood stove. I looked up the weather for Dublin Ireland in winter and I suspect the name Dubliner points to the weather this coat is designed most for (30 to 40 F and wet). I have to think hard whether I will keep it or not. As I said in the beginning it is a very nice coat. For really cold weather, it really needs a second layer underneath and it's an awfully large coat to be wearing when the weather is warmer. I don't necessarily mind layering in cold weather but, sometimes it's nice to have coat you can throw on and go out in the cold without needing to do that. I expected this coat to be that warm.. Like I said it's probably the highest quality coat I have ever had.

I wore this coat today with a North Face Denali vest in a 12 degree windchill in NYC, and I was starting to overheat after a 10 minute walk outside. The thing with this coat, it seems, is that it's great at convection (trapping your body heat), but the problem is conduction (contact with inside of the coat material will allow you to feel the cold. That being said, I feel that above 25 degrees this coat will be fine on it's own, and above 10 you're very warm with a fleece underneath. The coat itself is surprisingly thin for how warm it is, and the hood is large (and adjustable). For sizing perspective, I'm 6'1" 210 lbs average build (usually a Large) and the the XL fits me very well without being too long in the arms. You can probably get away with ordering your true size if you're fit and want a slim look (although you may sacrifice some warm via the conduction concern). Overall a great coat that I would purchase again.

I was looking for a parka that was more versatile for everyday wear than my -40 rated parka and found it in the HH Dubliner. The coat is slim fit (think European fit) but sizing is consistent with other Helly Hansen coats. I am 5'10" /180lbs and the large fits perfectly. The quality is very high as you would expect with this brand. Despite it's lightweight insulation, I have not been cold down to 0 degrees Fahrenheit, though you'd want something warmer if you're going to stand outside in Sub-Zero temps. The fur ruff is high quality, but long and detachable. I'm still working on figuring out the adjustments for the hood. I love the coat.

This is very nice, fit perfict, If I had of gone by the reviews I would have thought this was going to be to big. I'm glad I did not go by them cause it was a perfict fit, and it is very warm. I have another HH coat and it is 2xx and it fit the same. The price was the best price online anywhere.When you save over $200 on a xmas gift, it makes you excited.

This jacket is just perfect for the outdoor person, lightweight,yet very warm and comfortable.The fit is great, nice colour, just the same as the picture, I love it, a fantastic price too, came very quickly. Am very happy, I would recommend this highly.

Excelente chamarra precio calidad, abrigadora y cómoda. Calidad de la marca no falla. La compré por menos de 80 dólares.

Habe diesen Helly Hansen Dubliner Parka 09/2012 über amazon gekauft und trage ihn noch heute (12/2014). Super Qualität, d.h. er ist warm und angenehm leicht zu tragen. Da ich sowohl mit dem PKW als auch mit Bus und Bahn unterwegs bin, ist dieser Punkt für mich sehr wichtig. Absolute Kaufempfehlung. (Anmerkung: Der Dubliner hat keinen 2-Wege-Reißverschluss.)

Giacca bellissima, materiali di qualità, Soffice al tatto, bel colore, ampia ma Non sgraziata, portabilissima anche per uscire la sera su un abbigliamento informale, le taglie vestono leggermente grandi, ma non troppo, si può ordinare anche la taglia che si compra di solito se si ama la roba comoda, altrimenti una in meno se la si vuole molto sfilata, cappuccio ampio, pellicciotto sintetico di media qualità, ma comunque più che dignitoso per una giacca sportiva, la giacca e' molto sottile ma tiene bene, Con un buon maglione di lana si può portare anche con temperature attorno allo 0, ma non inferiori, anche per i più freddolosi grazie alla eccezionale tenuta di vento e umidità che offre, insomma non è un piumino ma è molto calda. Spedizione amazon come sempre ottima, consigliatissimo l'acquisto!