I need a bad-weather coat for NYC

[AltNameTK]

I live in NYC and need a good coat for when the weather is terrible.

I have a nice wool Big Coat that I love, and a lightweight raincoat that I love, but I need something for when it's like 30 degrees outside and raining.

I would probably wear something like this 5-10 days a year, so I'm not looking to spend a lot of money. I figured we're getting into clearance season for winterwear, so I should maybe buy something in the next month.

I'd like something with a hood, weather-resistant, roomy so I can layer chunky sweaters underneath, and somewhere between thigh or knee-length-ish. (A lot of fashion-forward outwear seems to be kinda cropped or waist-length these days, which I'm not interested in.) I would also like something that doesn't *feel* too heavy.

Currently, I'm leaning toward this Uniqlo option, which seems to check my boxes: https://www.uniqlo.com/us/en/products/E470079-000/00 (I'm kicking myself for not buying it when it was $70 last spring/summer)

I'm also interested in this J.Crew option if it dips below $150 on sale (hasn't happened yet): https://www.jcrew.com/p/AD603

However, I'm also interested in more tech-y options that appear to be lighter but promise to be very warm. Taion is one brand I've seen recommended, and I think something like this might do the job? (I'm not sold on the quilted design, though) https://www.ssense.com/en-us/men/product/taion/black-military-pullover-down-jacket/16501041

What do you guys think? Are there any lightweight options I should be looking at? Are there lightweight coats that are actually warm enough for when it's ~30 degrees outside?

 

[JohnnyLaw]

I think that a water resistant parka is great for that sort of weather. You probably want something with a removable liner or at least roomy enough to wear over an insulating mid layer.

I have one from Sealup that I really like. Ten C are also very good at that sort of thing.

You may be able to find something similar at a lower price point.

 

[Shoequestions]

It’s more casual looking, but Carhatt coats are very warm with relatively low bulk for the warmth.

Something like this

https://www.carhartt.com/product/106543-N04XLTLL/rain-defender-relaxed-fit-lightweight-insulated-hooded-jacket---3-warmest-rating?categoryCode=

Or this:

https://www.carhartt.com/product/106673-GVLXLTLL/flannel-lined-active-jac-j140---loose-fit---firm-duck---3-warmest-rating?categoryCode=

 

[AltNameTK]

Ooh those Carhartt ones look interesting. I'm a little skeptical of how warm they would be given the lack of bulkiness, though. Do you think they'd compete with the J.Crew and Uniqlo options I linked?

 

[Shoequestions]

I have another Carhatt that’s the same warmth level (3 out of 4; 4 is designed for things closer to arctic conditions) and I’ve been very happy with it. I did a lot of research before choosing it because at the time I was spending a lot of time outdoors in the winter. I found somewhere a site that tests the warmth of coats and Carhatt consistently had great warmth to bulk ratios for a relatively inexpensive price.

I’m sure you can find the warmth rating scores of your google a bit.

 

[GeorgeStobbart]

Eddie Bauer makes a very reliable parka that will get you through the extreme winter days in NYC and is close to the one you posted from J.Crew. It's about $150 when it goes on sale