Lands End Down Jacket OK in car seat/booster?

PikkuMyy

New member

• Aug 6, 2013

• #1

This is a new item at Land's End but I'm wondering if anyone has had a chance to try it out in a car seat/booster?

Sending my son to school with a thin enough jacket for his car seat was a problem last year. I would usually have him wear the fleece layer of his 3-in-1 Columbia jacket and send the outer layer with him. But he's a kid, and would regularly forget to wear the outer layer when they went out for recess. This year, I'd like to get him a jacket that he can wear in the car and is also warm enough for outdoor play. I cannot afford a North Face or Patagonia down jacket. This Land's End jacket looks relatively thin and I'm hoping the down would compress enough.

Thoughts?

ETA link: http://www.landsend.com/products/boys-down-jacket/id_257784_1189

 

MotoMommaNH

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• Aug 6, 2013

• #2

I've never used it , but after reading the description, I'd be comfortable with that. Its completely down-filled so that's the important part.

 

Meg

Well-known member

• Aug 6, 2013

• #3

That looks exactly like the Lands End coat I got for my three year old last winter, although, it was called the channel quilt down jacket. I have no reservations with letting him wear in the carseat. :thumbsup:

 

PikkuMyy

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• Aug 6, 2013

• #4

Thank you for the responses so far! I will go ahead and order it for E. The 30% off coupon code brings it down to $34.30.

I will also be happy if I don't have to worry about his father taking off his jacket in the car...

 

Phineasmama

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• Aug 6, 2013

• #5

I always get my kids North Face jackets on clearance at the end of the season, I got their Moondoggy jackets for like $25-35. I hope the Lands End one works out for you though!

 

Dillipop

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• Aug 6, 2013

• #6

I'd probably be ok with that in the car, especially if my kid unzippered before we did the harness or belt.

 

PikkuMyy

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• Aug 6, 2013

• #7

I'll update when we get it! If it doesn't compress enough we won't use it. Fingers crossed that it works well!

 

stormy

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• Oct 14, 2013

• #8

Did you get this jacket? How did it work out for use in the car seat? I'm looking at it now so I wondered!

 

lpperry

Active member

• Nov 12, 2013

• #9

My 3 year old needs a coat and I am about to order this one. I want one that is ok to use in the carseat. Much easier with 4 kids to be able to get coats on once!

I read a review on the Land's End website that said it was not a warm coat and is only suitable for when you would normally wear a hoodie or a fleece. Claudia already has a Columbia fleece that is great for jacket weather, but she needs a warm coat for playing outside.

We go outside every day, even in the 20s and 30s and bundle up with coats, hats, mittens. Would this coat work? I don't know much about down weight and what weather it is good in.

I'll keep this coat in my cart until I hear back! I really want to get it--great price!

 

Meg

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• Nov 12, 2013

• #10

We had snow on the ground this morning and my son was perfectly fine in this coat! He had just a long sleeve t shirt on underneath. He has a nice lands end fleece for cold days, but this puffer coat is what he wears when it's really cold. Maybe the reviewer just assumes a thinner coat isn't as warm?

 

lpperry

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• Nov 12, 2013

• #11

Ordered! Thanks!

 

Chila88

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• Nov 14, 2013

• #12

That's an incredible price for a Moondoggy! Can I ask where you got them so I can keep my eyes peeled next spring?

Phineasmama said:

I always get my kids North Face jackets on clearance at the end of the season, I got their Moondoggy jackets for like $25-35. I hope the Lands End one works out for you though!

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njkj

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• Nov 14, 2013

• #13

http://www.columbia.com/Double-Trouble™-Jacket-–-Toddler/SC5505,default,pd.html

I got this jacket for Emily and can put her in her seat with out adjusting anything. It is super warm too!