The buyer question · week of Nov 2 – 8

Best Winter Jackets Ranking

Picked by AI, checked by people.

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  1. #1same place as last weekExpedition ParkaCanada GooseAlso #1 Jackets · #5 Best Down Jackets · +1Last week #1 · 25 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#20
    2. Claude#1
    3. Gemini#4
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Grok#1
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 4/6

    The card’s #1 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Score read from review videos4.3/5read from 5 videos · Oct 2026 ? 123
  2. #2up 1 place since last weekNeutrino ProRabMonthly check: Passes the checkAlso #10 Best Down Jackets · #11 JacketsLast week #3 · 25 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#5
    2. Claude#7
    3. Gemini#12
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexity#9

    named by 4/6

    The card’s #2 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Passes the check · buyers and video reviews rate it highly ?
    • Buyers’ rating4.799 ratings · Oct 2026
    • Score read from review videos4.5/5read from 5 videos · Oct 2026 ? 123

    Also in the top 20 of ?

  3. #3down 1 place since last weekMcMurdo ParkaThe North FaceLast week #2 · 25 weeks in top 20Monthly check: People disagree: AI #3 · people #10 of 10

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#4
    2. Claude#3
    3. Gemini#19
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 3/6

    The card’s #3 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • People disagree: people’s order#10people’s order, of 10 checked · AI #3 ?
    • Score read from review videos4.0/5read from 5 videos · Oct 2026 ? 123
  4. #4up 1 place since last weekTres 3-in-1 ParkaPatagoniaLast week #5 · 25 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#3
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemini#20
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexity#7

    named by 3/6

    The card’s #4 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Buyers’ rating4.3458 ratings · Jun 2026
    • Press0/3outlets recommend · 0 with more cons than pros · Jul 2026
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    Press · 3 publications
    • CleverHikerMixed · Date not savedOriginal
    • Switchback TravelMixed · Date not savedOriginal
    • GearLabMixed · Date not savedOriginal
  5. #5up 1 place since last weekNuuk ParkaFjällrävennot checkedLast week #6 · 15 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#9
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexity#2

    named by 2/6

    The card’s #5 is the 4-week average.

    Not in the October 2026 check ?

  6. #6down 2 places since last weekStormshadow ParkaPatagoniaLast week #4 · 20 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#23
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexity#1

    named by 2/6

    The card’s #6 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Buyers’ rating4.791 ratings · Oct 2026
  7. #7up 1 place since last weekCoze Down ParkaOutdoor Researchnot checkedLast week #8 · 10 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#12
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexity#6

    named by 2/6

    The card’s #7 is the 4-week average.

    Not in the October 2026 check ?

  8. #8down 1 place since last weekTherme SV ParkaArc'teryxnot checkedLast week #7 · 13 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#2
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexity#8

    named by 2/6

    The card’s #8 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Owners’ threads: widespread, serious failures0serious failures · 9 threads read · Oct 2026
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    Owners

    9 threads read · 0 serious failure themes

  9. #9same place as last weekAtom HoodyArc'teryxMonthly check: Passes the checkAlso #4 Best Lightweight Jackets · #12 JacketsLast week #9 · 14 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemini#1
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 1/6

    The card’s #9 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Passes the check · video reviews rate it highly ?
    • Buyers’ rating3.9201 ratings · Aug 2026
    • Score read from review videos4.5/5read from 4 videos · Aug 2026 ? 123
    • Press1/3outlets recommend · 0 with more cons than pros · Aug 2026
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    Frozen October 29, 2026
    Press · 3 publications
    • GearJunkieRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • CleverHikerMixed · Date not savedOriginal
    • GearLabMixed · Date not savedOriginal
  10. #10up 3 places since last weekJackson Glacier ParkaPatagonianot checkedLast week #13 · 10 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#8
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Mode#3
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexity#19

    named by 3/6

    The card’s #10 is the 4-week average.

    Not in the October 2026 check ?

  11. #11up 1 place since last week1996 Retro Nuptse JacketThe North FaceMonthly check: Passes the checkAlso #12 Best Down JacketsLast week #12 · 13 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemini#3
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexity#17

    named by 2/6

    The card’s #11 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Passes the check · buyers rate it highly ?
    • Buyers’ rating4.89,790 ratings · Oct 2026

    Also in the top 20 of ?

  12. #12up 5 places since last weekMaya Jacket 2026Monclernot checkedLast week #17 · 3 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Grok#5
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 1/6

    The card’s #12 is the 4-week average.

    Not in the October 2026 check ?

  13. #13down 2 places since last weekStormhenge 850 Down Hybrid ParkaREI Co-opnot checkedLast week #11 · 4 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 0/6

    The card’s #13 is the 4-week average.

    Not in the October 2026 check ?

  14. #14up 5 places since last weekNano Puff JacketPatagoniaMonthly check: Passes the checkAlso #5 Best Lightweight Jackets · #19 JacketsLast week #19 · 10 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claude#20
    3. Gemini#7
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 2/6

    The card’s #14 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Passes the check · buyers and the press rate it highly ?
    • Buyers’ rating4.63,877 ratings · Oct 2026
    • Owners’ threads: widespread, serious failures0serious failures · 9 threads read · Oct 2026
    • Press3/3outlets recommend · 0 with more cons than pros · Jul 2026
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    Frozen October 29, 2026
    Press · 3 publications
    • GearLabRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • GearJunkieRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • Gear PatrolRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    Owners

    9 threads read · 0 serious failure themes

  15. #15down 5 places since last weekDown Sweater HoodyPatagoniaAlso #2 Best Down Jackets · #3 Jackets · +1Last week #10 · 18 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 0/6

    The card’s #15 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Buyers’ rating4.61,815 ratings · Oct 2026
    • Owners’ threads: widespread, serious failures0serious failures · 9 threads read · Oct 2026
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    Frozen October 29, 2026
    Owners

    9 threads read · 0 serious failure themes

  16. #16down 1 place since last weekDown SweaterPatagoniaAlso #11 Best Down JacketsLast week #15 · 14 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemini#2
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 1/6

    The card’s #16 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Buyers’ rating4.6998 ratings · Oct 2026
    • Owners’ threads: widespread, serious failures0serious failures · 9 threads read · Oct 2026
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    Frozen October 29, 2026
    Owners

    9 threads read · 0 serious failure themes

    Also in the top 20 of ?

  17. #17down 3 places since last weekMcMurdo Down ParkaThe North Facenot checkedLast week #14 · 5 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexity#3

    named by 1/6

    The card’s #17 is the 4-week average.

    Not in the October 2026 check ?

  18. #18up 9 places since last weekMcMurdo Parka 2026The North FaceRe-entrynot checkedLast week #27 · 8 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Grok#2
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 1/6

    The card’s #18 is the 4-week average.

    Not in the October 2026 check ?

  19. #19up 19 places since last weekMaya Short Down JacketMonclerDebutBiggest climbnot checkedLast week #38 · 1 week in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claude#5
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 1/6

    The card’s #19 is the 4-week average.

    Not in the October 2026 check ?

  20. #20up 8 places since last weekSuperior Down ParkaEddie BauerRe-entrynot checkedLast week #28 · 8 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#28
    2. Claude#14
    3. Gemini#22
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 3/6

    The card’s #20 is the 4-week average.

    Not in the October 2026 check ?

Dropped out of the top 20 ?

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  1. #21Stormcraft Down ParkaOutdoor Research · last wk #54 1 wk in top 20
  2. #22Expedition Down Lite JacketFjällräven · last wk #30 0 wks in top 20
  3. #23Expedition Down JacketFjällräven · last wk #34 0 wks in top 20
  4. #24Maya Down JacketMoncler · last wk #21 5 wks in top 20
  5. #25Thorium ParkaArc'teryx · last wk #20 1 wk in top 20
  6. #26Arctic Patrol Down ParkaHelly Hansen · last wk #33 0 wks in top 20
  7. #27Super Alpine Down ParkaOutdoor Research · last wk #23 0 wks in top 20
  8. #28Microlight Alpine JacketRab · last wk #25 0 wks in top 20Passes the check
  9. #29Ghost Whisperer/2 Down HoodyMountain Hardwear · last wk #22 0 wks in top 20
  10. #30Baxter State Winter ParkaL.L.Bean · last wk #61 0 wks in top 20
  11. #31Mammoth ParkaMarmot · last wk #29 0 wks in top 20
  12. #32Landroamer II ParkaColumbia · last wk #16 3 wks in top 20
  13. #33Expedition 8000 Jacket 2026Rab · last wk #52 0 wks in top 20
  14. #34Alpha SV Parka 2026Arc'teryx · last wk #32 0 wks in top 20
  15. #35Positron Pro Down JacketRab · last wk #62 0 wks in top 20
  16. #36Expedition Down JacketFjallraven · last wk #35 4 wks in top 20
  17. #37Baxter State ParkaL.L.Bean · last wk — 7 wks in top 20
  18. #38Snow Mantra ParkaCanada Goose · last wk #83 0 wks in top 20
  19. #39Arctic ParkaThe North Face · last wk #36 0 wks in top 20
  20. #40Chilliwack BomberCanada Goose · last wk #45 0 wks in top 20
  21. #41Omni-Heat Infinity Parka 2026Columbia · last wk #39 0 wks in top 20
  22. #42Downdrift JacketPatagonia · last wk — 1 wk in top 20
  23. #43Ralle ParkaArc'teryx · last wk #41 1 wk in top 20
  24. #44Stormhenge Down Hybrid 2026REI Co-op · last wk #42 0 wks in top 20
  25. #45Hi-Loft Down HoodyPatagonia · last wk #18 1 wk in top 20
  26. #46Beta Insulated JacketArc'teryx · last wk #44 0 wks in top 20
  27. #47Beta LT JacketArc'teryx · last wk #92 0 wks in top 20
  28. #48Cerium HoodyArc'teryx · last wk #26 14 wks in top 20
  29. #49Nevadan Down JacketMountain Hardwear · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  30. #50First Ascent Down Parka 2026Eddie Bauer · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  31. #51Phantom ParkaMountain Hardwear · last wk #24 0 wks in top 20
  32. #52Expedition Long Down ParkaFjällräven · last wk #90 0 wks in top 20
  33. #53Deep Cover Down ParkaRab · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  34. #54Crowsnest Jacket 2026Marmot · last wk #49 0 wks in top 20
  35. #55Langford ParkaCanada Goose · last wk #43 5 wks in top 20
  36. #56Down With It ParkaPatagonia · last wk #50 3 wks in top 20
  37. #57Arctic ParkaWoolrich · last wk #76 2 wks in top 20
  38. #58Guides Down HoodyMarmot · last wk #55 5 wks in top 20
  39. #59Bugaboo II Fleece Interchange JacketColumbia · last wk — 7 wks in top 20
  40. #60Ultra Light Down JacketUniqlo · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  41. #61Trollveggen Down800 HoodNorrøna · last wk #56 0 wks in top 20
  42. #62Odin Mountain Parka 2026Helly Hansen · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  43. #63Cold Forge Hoody 2026Black Diamond · last wk #60 0 wks in top 20
  44. #64Active Winter ParkaHelly Hansen · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  45. #65Skogsö Padded JacketFjällräven · last wk #64 0 wks in top 20
  46. #66AK Cyclic Jacket 2026Burton · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  47. #67Cerium SV Hoody 2026Arc'teryx · last wk #65 0 wks in top 20
  48. #68Odin Mountain Jacket 2026Helly Hansen · last wk #66 0 wks in top 20
  49. #69Bugaboo IV Interchange JacketColumbia · last wk #57 7 wks in top 20
  50. #70Nano-Air Parka 2026Patagonia · last wk #67 0 wks in top 20
  51. #71Summit Series Himalayan Down ParkaThe North Face · last wk #69 0 wks in top 20
  52. #72Summit Breithorn Jacket 2026The North Face · last wk #68 0 wks in top 20
  53. #73Therme Down Parka Men'sArc'teryx · last wk #70 0 wks in top 20
  54. #74Downdrifter JacketPatagonia · last wk #72 0 wks in top 20
  55. #75Therme Down ParkaArc'teryx · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  56. #76Men's McMurdo ParkaThe North Face · last wk #31 0 wks in top 20
  57. #77Nuuk ParkaFjallraven · last wk #51 14 wks in top 20
  58. #78Omni-Heat Titanium Parka 2026Columbia · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  59. #79Leader Jacket 2026Spyder · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  60. #80Therme ParkaArc'teryx · last wk — 16 wks in top 20
  61. #81Thorium HoodyArc'teryx · last wk #37 9 wks in top 20
  62. #82Thorsen ParkaArc'teryx · last wk #82 0 wks in top 20
  63. #83Fitz Roy Down Hoody (2026)Patagonia · last wk #80 0 wks in top 20
  64. #84Nuuk Parka (Women's)Fjallraven · last wk #81 0 wks in top 20
  65. #85Tres 3-in-1 Parka 2026Patagonia · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  66. #86Alpine Light Down JacketMontbell · last wk #88 0 wks in top 20
  67. #87Stormhenge Down Hybrid ParkaREI Co-op · last wk #89 0 wks in top 20
  68. #88Women’s Arctic ParkaThe North Face · last wk #85 0 wks in top 20
  69. #89Fitz Roy Down Parka 2026Patagonia · last wk #40 6 wks in top 20
  70. #90Stretchdown ParkaMountain Hardwear · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  71. #91Stormhenge 850 Down Hybrid JacketREI Co-op · last wk — 2 wks in top 20
  72. #92Therme Parka 2026Arc'teryx · last wk #91 1 wk in top 20
  73. #93Beta Down Insulated JacketArc'teryx · last wk #93 0 wks in top 20
  74. #94650 Down JacketREI Co-op · last wk #94 0 wks in top 20
  75. #95Maya 70 Down JacketMoncler · last wk #97 0 wks in top 20
  76. #96Men’s Jackson Glacier ParkaPatagonia · last wk #96 0 wks in top 20
  77. #97Expedition Parka HeritageCanada Goose · last wk #46 0 wks in top 20
  78. #98Atom JacketArc'teryx · last wk #100 0 wks in top 20
  79. #99Helium Down HoodyOutdoor Research · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  80. #100Omni-Heat Infinity Down JacketColumbia · last wk — 0 wks in top 20

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Patagonia holds #1.

#1 in 18 of the last 25 weeks

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  1. #1same place as last weekPatagoniaModels here: #4 Tres 3-in-1 Parka · #6 Stormshadow Parka · +13Last week #1 · 25 weeks in top 20
  2. #2up 1 place since last weekArc'teryxModels here: #8 Therme SV Parka · #9 Atom Hoody · +15Last week #3 · 25 weeks in top 20
  3. #3down 1 place since last weekThe North FaceModels here: #3 McMurdo Parka · #11 1996 Retro Nuptse Jacket · +7Last week #2 · 25 weeks in top 20
  4. #4same place as last weekCanada GooseModels here: #1 Expedition Parka · #38 Snow Mantra Parka · +3Last week #4 · 25 weeks in top 20
  5. #5same place as last weekRabModels here: #2 Neutrino Pro · #28 Microlight Alpine Jacket · +3Last week #5 · 25 weeks in top 20
  6. #6up 1 place since last weekOutdoor ResearchModels here: #7 Coze Down Parka · #21 Stormcraft Down Parka · +2Last week #7 · 25 weeks in top 20
  7. #7down 1 place since last weekColumbiaModels here: #32 Landroamer II Parka · #41 Omni-Heat Infinity Parka 2026 · +4Last week #6 · 25 weeks in top 20
  8. #8same place as last weekMountain HardwearModels here: #29 Ghost Whisperer/2 Down Hoody · #49 Nevadan Down Jacket · +2Last week #8 · 25 weeks in top 20
  9. #9up 1 place since last weekFjällrävenModels here: #5 Nuuk Parka · #22 Expedition Down Lite Jacket · +3Last week #10 · 25 weeks in top 20
  10. #10up 2 places since last weekMonclerModels here: #12 Maya Jacket 2026 · #19 Maya Short Down Jacket · +2Last week #12 · 25 weeks in top 20
  11. #11same place as last weekMarmotModels here: #31 Mammoth Parka · #54 Crowsnest Jacket 2026 · +1Last week #11 · 25 weeks in top 20
  12. #12down 3 places since last weekREI Co-opModels here: #13 Stormhenge 850 Down Hybrid Parka · #44 Stormhenge Down Hybrid 2026 · +3Last week #9 · 25 weeks in top 20
  13. #13same place as last weekHelly HansenModels here: #26 Arctic Patrol Down Parka · #62 Odin Mountain Parka 2026 · +2Last week #13 · 25 weeks in top 20
  14. #14same place as last weekEddie BauerModels here: #20 Superior Down Parka · #50 First Ascent Down Parka 2026Last week #14 · 25 weeks in top 20
  15. #15up 1 place since last weekL.L.BeanModels here: #30 Baxter State Winter Parka · #37 Baxter State ParkaLast week #16 · 22 weeks in top 20
  16. #16down 1 place since last weekFjallravenModels here: #36 Expedition Down Jacket · #77 Nuuk Parka · +1Last week #15 · 25 weeks in top 20
  17. #17up 5 places since last weekCarharttRe-entryAlso #18 Best Backpacks for College StudentsLast week #22 · 9 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claude#12
    3. Gemini#16
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Grok#19
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 3/6

    Where each AI put its first product. The card’s #17 is the 4-week average.

    Where Carhartt is strong · top 20 ?

  18. #18down 1 place since last weekBlack DiamondModels here: #63 Cold Forge Hoody 2026Last week #17 · 21 weeks in top 20
  19. #19down 1 place since last weekNorrønaModels here: #61 Trollveggen Down800 HoodLast week #18 · 13 weeks in top 20
  20. #20same place as last weekBurtonModels here: #66 AK Cyclic Jacket 2026Last week #20 · 8 weeks in top 20

    Burton products here ?

    1 product in the top 100 · 0 in the top 20

    1. #66 AK Cyclic Jacket 2026below the top 20

Dropped out of the top 20 ?

  • Spyder was #19, now #21 1 week in the top 20
Show places 21–83Hide places 21–83
  1. #21Spyderlast wk #19 1 wk in top 20
  2. #22Woolrichlast wk #25 3 wks in top 20
  3. #23Montbelllast wk #21 4 wks in top 20
  4. #24Uniqlolast wk #26 9 wks in top 20
  5. #25Salomonlast wk #28 3 wks in top 20
  6. #26Barbourlast wk #34 0 wks in top 20
  7. #27Mammutlast wk #24 20 wks in top 20
  8. #28Stiolast wk #38 0 wks in top 20
  9. #29Cotopaxilast wk #27 0 wks in top 20
  10. #30Norronalast wk #31 0 wks in top 20
  11. #31Peak Performancelast wk #29 0 wks in top 20
  12. #32Lands' Endlast wk #23 0 wks in top 20
  13. #33Ortovoxlast wk #33 0 wks in top 20
  14. #34Montanelast wk #53 0 wks in top 20
  15. #35duluthlast wk #37 0 wks in top 20
  16. #36DOWNlast wk #30 0 wks in top 20
  17. #37Flylowlast wk #42 0 wks in top 20
  18. #38Dakinelast wk #36 0 wks in top 20
  19. #39Oakleylast wk #32 0 wks in top 20
  20. #40Mountain Warehouselast wk #43 0 wks in top 20
  21. #41Kuhllast wk #45 0 wks in top 20
  22. #42Volcomlast wk #39 0 wks in top 20
  23. #43Nobislast wk #48 0 wks in top 20
  24. #44Decathlonlast wk #46 0 wks in top 20
  25. #45Filsonlast wk — 0 wks in top 20
  26. #46Napapijrilast wk #51 0 wks in top 20
  27. #47Mackagelast wk #50 0 wks in top 20
  28. #48Dickieslast wk — 0 wks in top 20
  29. #49Moose Knuckleslast wk #44 4 wks in top 20
  30. #50Rainslast wk #54 0 wks in top 20
  31. #51Haglöfslast wk #49 0 wks in top 20
  32. #52Orolaylast wk #55 0 wks in top 20
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  34. #54Zpackslast wk #47 0 wks in top 20
  35. #55Smartwoollast wk #56 0 wks in top 20
  36. #56Orvislast wk #58 0 wks in top 20
  37. #57Abercrombie & Fitchlast wk #61 0 wks in top 20
  38. #58Stutterheimlast wk #62 0 wks in top 20
  39. #59Pakalast wk #59 0 wks in top 20
  40. #60Alo Yogalast wk #63 0 wks in top 20
  41. #61Jack Wolfskinlast wk #57 0 wks in top 20
  42. #62Triplelast wk #64 0 wks in top 20
  43. #63Sorellast wk #65 0 wks in top 20
  44. #64Quincelast wk #77 0 wks in top 20
  45. #65United By Bluelast wk #86 0 wks in top 20
  46. #66Western Mountaineeringlast wk #79 0 wks in top 20
  47. #67Vaudelast wk #66 0 wks in top 20
  48. #68Tommy Hilfigerlast wk — 0 wks in top 20
  49. #69Berghauslast wk #68 0 wks in top 20
  50. #70Pranalast wk #80 0 wks in top 20
  51. #7166°Northlast wk #67 0 wks in top 20
  52. #72Decathlon Forclazlast wk #70 0 wks in top 20
  53. #73Wantdolast wk #78 0 wks in top 20
  54. #74First Litelast wk #72 0 wks in top 20
  55. #75Gaplast wk #73 0 wks in top 20
  56. #76J.Crewlast wk #83 0 wks in top 20
  57. #77Vuorilast wk #84 0 wks in top 20
  58. #78Charter Clublast wk #69 0 wks in top 20
  59. #7932 Degreeslast wk #52 0 wks in top 20
  60. #80Fashion Novalast wk #71 0 wks in top 20
  61. #81Kailaslast wk #74 0 wks in top 20
  62. #82Penfieldlast wk #76 0 wks in top 20
  63. #83Microlight Jacket Rab Men'slast wk #75 0 wks in top 20

The monthly check covers products; a brand is marked “Passes the check” only when its products here pass. See the product check → ?

The AI panel ?

Where the AIs disagree.

Each AI’s place for the top 10, in its own answer this week. Rows in chart order; an empty cell: not named this week.well above the other AIs well below not named this week ?
Place on this chartProductChatGPTClaudeGeminiAI ModeGrokPerplexityNamed by
#1Expedition Parka20, well below the others1414/6
#2Neutrino Pro571294/6
#3McMurdo Parka4319, well below the others3/6
#4Tres 3-in-1 Parka3, well above the others20, well below the others73/6
#5Nuuk Parka922/6
#6Stormshadow Parka23, well below the others1, well above the others2/6
#7Coze Down Parka1262/6
#8Therme SV Parka282/6
#9Atom Hoody11/6
#10Jackson Glacier Parka83, well above the others19, well below the others3/6

Further down: ChatGPT’s #1 Snow Mantra Parka (#38 on this chart)AI Mode’s #1 Therme Down Parka (#75 on this chart)

The AI panel ?

Where the AIs disagree.

Each AI’s place for the top 10 brands: where it put the brand’s highest-placed product this week. Rows in chart order; an empty cell: not named this week.well above the other AIs well below not named this week ?
Place on this chartBrandChatGPTClaudeGeminiAI ModeGrokPerplexityNamed by
#1Patagonia3423316/6
#2Arc'teryx2211486/6
#3The North Face433235/6
#4Canada Goose114, well below the others123, well below the others5/6
#5Rab57121355/6
#6Outdoor Research1117, well below the others112, well above the others15, well below the others6, well above the others6/6
#7Columbia26, well below the others96, well above the others6, well above the others25, well below the others5/6
#8Mountain Hardwear138814145/6
#9Fjällräven9623/6
#10Moncler515, well below the others53/6

The monthly check · October 2026 ?

Where people disagree with AI.

10 of the top 20 checked

  1. The North Face McMurdo ParkaPeople disagreeAI saysIts order3rdof 10 checked · #3 in the chartPeople sayTheir order10thof 10 checked · by video reviewsVideo reviews4.0/55 videos123
  2. Rab Neutrino ProPasses the checkAI saysChart place#2named by 4 of 6People sayBuyers4.7/599 ratingsVideo reviews4.5/55 videos123
  3. Patagonia Nano Puff JacketPasses the checkAI saysChart place#14named by 2 of 6People sayBuyers4.6/53,877 ratingsPress3 of 3outlets recommend it

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Reviews by people · YouTube and TikTok ?

The reviews behind the chart.

42 review videos · one shown per product

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The data behind this chart ?

What this ranking stands on.

From the AI panel 139 AI answers over 28 weeks from 6 assistants

From people

  • Buyer ratings25,605
  • Review videos72
  • Owner threads54
  • Press outlets5
  • Recall checks36

Before you buy

Questions buyers ask.

  • Who is #1 for “Best Winter Jackets”, and for how long?

    Canada Goose Expedition Parka is the #1 product this week, and has been #1 for 12 of the last 25 weeks. Patagonia is the #1 brand, #1 for 18 of those weeks.

  • What changed on this chart in the last four weeks?

    8 of the top 20 products were not in the top 20 four weeks ago. The #1 then was Canada Goose Expedition Parka, and it is still #1. Among brands, 1 new name joined the top 20.

  • Do buyers, reviewers, owners and the press agree with the AI?

    10 of the top 20 were checked in October 2026: none fails the check, and people place 1 much lower than the AI does. 4 pass the check: people back them.

Data as of November 2 ?

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