Fjallraven

Greenland Winter Jacket - Men's

Great winter jacket!

After purchasing my first Fjallraven jacket last summer (a Raven), decided I'd like to get a winter jacket from the brand as well. I initially looked at the Skogso to have a different style from my Raven, but I had some fit issues in both M and L. I tried on the Maroon and Navy Greenland Winter in the brand store in my city, and was tempted to buy it. But ultimately after watching some review videos online, I went with the Deep Forest and really like that colour. The fit of the jacket is great (5'9, 190lbs, bought a Large). I have ample room for layering, and use a down vest and merino base when winter temps get really cold here in Ottawa, Canada. Depending on windchill and conditions, the jacket is comfortable to about -15C or colder with a good mid layer. For either really windy conditions or temperatures around -20C for longer periods of time, I'd probably choose a parka, but the Greenland Winter is perfect for everyday use in the city, and outdoor activities for a few hours at a time in the cold. I like the snaps. Would prefer a metal zipper, but no issues after the first winter of use. Can't comment on wet conditions, but otherwise looking forward to many years of use!

Warm and comfortable

Very warm jacket, perfect for extreme temps. Great fit, warm lining. Looks great on. So much warmer than the standard Greenland, tend to just wear base layer, t shirt and light top under it.

No need for layering,!!

Comfy and warm, no need for layering with this one! Used in in temps of 20s, first time I wore a sweater, then just a t-shirt underneath. Excellent quality and fit. I'm 5'11, 230lbs big shoulders, not easy for things to fit me, but this XL fit like a glove

Almost perfect

Forth piece of Fjallraven kit. Bought this piece from a well known UK online retailer. Love it 😍 5'11" medium build with a mid-life spread and it fits like a glove.

Meets expectations

Familiarity:

I've used it several times

Size Bought:

L

Looked at this coat for a long time before getting it on sale. I’m 5’11” and 167 pounds (size 40 men’s suit) and bought a L. It is not roomy so if you want to wear a thick sweater or plush fleece consider sizing up. Not in love with the zipper but I have a thing with zippers. It is warm but I don’t live in an area where it gets really cold. I was looking for something that would be thorn-resistant but this is not: so far I haven’t developed any tears walking through briars, etc. and it’s a lot better than a down coat with a nylon shell. Haven’t been in the rain with it yet; I know you can buy “Greenland wax” to treat it with to help it shed water. Looks like it will hold up—hope so!

Bulletproof

Familiarity:

I've put it through the wringer

Size Bought:

XL

Height:

5' 11"

Weight:

185

This jacket is far and above my most versatile winter jacket. In case BC doesn't list them, my measurements are: 5'11" (180cm), 190lbs (86kg), with a 44" (112cm) chest, wide shoulders with an athletic build. The XL fits like a glove with room for light to mid layers underneath--maybe even a heavy sweater, but I've never needed more than a mid-weight sweater and even then it was too much warmth for me personally. I live in the PNW, so city (Portland / Seattle) temperatures don't dip frequently below the 30s F (0 to low negatives C) but heading into the mountains during the winter to snow-shoe or ski, you're in the twenties or the teens (below 0 C). The jacket is elegant enough to go on top of dress clothes for the office, and I also use it as a ski jacket. Skiing may not be its best or intended purpose, but I've done it twice and it performed flawlessly both times. All I had underneath was a thin polyester base-layer and a cotton long-sleeve t-shirt, also thin. Even getting blasted by the wind on the chairlifts, I was sweating doing runs--this jacket is that warm. After multiple runs down the mountain, a couple of times I unzipped it completely on the lift to cool down. I do have a tendency to be hot nearly all the time, however, so others may feel more comfortable with additional layers in colder weather. I rarely, if ever, use hoods, but this hood is large enough to fit over a ski helmet, which I appreciated. I prefer not having drawstrings, but other reviewers have complained about the lack of them. To each their own. Even when temperatures crept up a bit and bits of snow melted into the jacket, wetting it at certain spots, I stayed warm and dry. A few minutes out of the elements and the G-1000 fabric dried extremely quickly. I have not waxed this jacket; it is completely original from the factory. The YKK zippers are very smooth and it's possible to operate them even with thicker ski gloves, though with some dexterity. I almost NEVER buy clothes for full-retail, and in full-transparency purchased mine on sale, but this is one of the only pieces in my wardrobe I'd be willing to pay full price for. It's that good.

Sleeves are a bit short for big shoulders

I just got it, so I can't say much as to the longevity of the product. I live in a place with very little precipitation, and water resistance isn't my biggest need (I have a Deb for that). I'm surprised how light this is compared with a stolen Carhartt parka I had that has since been discontinued. I like the fit, the black can be an outdoors coat, and still double as a coat for more formal days at church with a tie. I'm leaving 4 stars because I'm 5'11" (180cm), 215 lbs (97kg) with an athletic build, and a 44" (111cm) chest, ordered an XL, and while fit in the chest feels pretty good, if I raise my arms, it's snug in the back, and about 2" (5cm) of my wrist is exposed. It's snug around my backside, but not a bad fit. I actually like that it prevents too much airflow up my midsection. For more active movement, unzipping from the bottom makes it very useable.

Great travel hiking urban jacket

Bought weeks ago and it's comfortable, flexible, stylish and durable.

Poor fitment

Poor fitment. Ordered a Medium as I had the chance to try on a Skgso in that size and fit well. Ordered the Greenland Winter in M and its too tight at the thighs. Upper body and mid torso is okay as are the arms. Reluctant to exchange for a L as I previously returned a Sormland that was akin to wearing a bed sheet. No idea what is going in with the cuts and sizes frfom Fjallraven but my adice is do not buy unless you can try on the specific jacket you want. Very disappointed.

Dealbreaker because of the hood

I like this jacket and have had it for 3 years. The hood is a deal breaker rendering the jacket unusable for the very reason I bought it. Considering returning or getting rid of the jacket.