Before my recent trip to Iceland, I had to complete one very important task: find a warm jacket comfortable enough for braving the country's often-freezing temperatures. I knew I'd be spending a decent amount of time outdoors in the thick of Reykavik's otherworldly (and notoriously unpredictable) climate, which meant that I'd require an all-weather coat that could handle the unexpected: heavy water exposure underneath waterfalls, wind spells along the country's black sand beaches, and even late-night temperature drops while chasing the Northern Lights. After searching through countless reviews online and sourcing recommendations from friends, I landed (unsurprisingly) on Orolay as the coat brand to entrust with my purchase.
The label is known for creating some of the warmest and most durable outerwear on the market, with its famous Thickened Down Jacket amassing over 28,000 ratings on Amazon alone. I decided to try out that style's longer counterpart, the Orolay Thickened Long Down Jacket ($105, originally $150), and can honestly say that in all my years of shopping, I've never found a warmer coat — which is a real testimony, considering I'm known to don multiple layers the moment it drops below 60 degrees. From its packable design (perfect for stuffing into personal carry-ons ) to its dopamine-inducing color , I break down what makes this Amazon coat such a worthwhile investment — whether you're wearing it near the Arctic Circle or just in your own backyard.
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