Parajumpers Parkas: Long Bear & Co.
Parajumpers parkas are the brand's most protective pieces: long, hooded and designed for extreme cold. Emblematic of the Parajumpers winter wardrobe, they embody the brand's technical heritage in its most enveloping form. Here is the complete guide to the parkas, starting with the famous Long Bear. (For the iconic Gobi and Kodiak models, see our guide to Parajumpers bombers; for the other puffers, our guide to Parajumpers down jackets; for the lightweight models, our guide to Parajumpers jackets.)
What is a Parajumpers parka?
The parka stands out from the other models for its length: it generally comes down to the thighs, or even lower, for maximum protection against the cold and wind. It combines a tough nylon shell, high-end down filling and, more often than not, a fur-trimmed hood. It is the piece to choose for harsh winters, when the absolute priority is staying warm without giving up on style. The whole story of this technical heritage can be read in the history of Parajumpers.
The Long Bear: the iconic parka
If there is one model that embodies the Parajumpers parka, it is the Long Bear. A longer take on the brand's spirit, this mid-length parka has become one of Parajumpers' most recognisable and sought-after pieces. Its protective cut, removable fur hood and generous down make it a benchmark for taking on winter in the city and in the mountains alike. The Long Bear comes in men's and women's versions, in many colourways over the seasons — it is one of the brand's iconic models.
The other long models
Beyond the Long Bear, Parajumpers offers other long models cut for extreme cold, season after season. All share the same DNA: an enveloping length, high-performance down, a fur hood and technical finishing inherited from the world of rescue. Depending on the collection, the range is expanded with variants that are longer or shorter and warmer or lighter, to suit every degree of cold.
The features of a Parajumpers parka
What sets the brand's parkas apart:
- A protective length: it covers the lower back and thighs to insulate against the cold.
- High-end down: a high-performance filling that provides genuine thermal insulation.
- A fur hood, often removable, to protect the face from the wind.
- The signature hardware: metal hook, yellow strap and large pockets, in the brand's technical spirit — detailed in our guide to the Parajumpers logo and patch.
It is the combination of all these elements that makes a Parajumpers parka a piece that is both functional and desirable.
When should you choose a parka rather than another jacket?
The parka is the right choice whenever thermal protection comes first: extreme cold, long winters, exposure to the wind. If you are looking for a shorter, more urban piece, a classic down jacket will be better suited; for the transitional seasons, a hybrid or lightweight jacket will do the job better. The parka, meanwhile, is the winter investment par excellence: a piece that lasts and protects you year after year. For sizing, rely on our Parajumpers size guide.
Where can you find your Parajumpers parka?
At NB08, every Parajumpers parka is selected and checked by our team, whether new or pre-owned, with its condition precisely described — every piece goes through our authentication process before going on sale. As parkas are winter pieces, their availability varies with the season. Discover the models currently available across the full Parajumpers collection, updated as new pieces arrive, or our Parajumpers down jackets.
