The cocoon coat: your winter-walking best friend

There was a time when I walked to school in Ottawa, in January, wearing a jean jacket, no hat, and with my hair wet from the shower.

There was also a time when my mother and grandmother (who both loved their fur) insisted, “One day you’ll want a fur coat.”

They were wrong — mostly — I don’t want a fur coat, but now that I’m older (and more reasonable) and have a dog who needs to go out twice a day, winter or summer, I do want a warm coat. A long, warm coat.

I have that coat now. I call it my dog-walking coat. I think of it as a cocoon. I put it on in the warmth of my house and it holds that warmth around me as I walk.

I’m here to celebrate the dog-walking coat in general — long, puffy, usually black. The one I have is no longer available, but I also considered this one — the Women’s Lodge Down Duffle Coat | Eddie Bauer. It’s a good price, from a company with a strong reputation, and the removable hood ruff is faux fur.

Go ahead, be warm. You’ll be glad you did!

by Tudor Robins

Tudor is a journalism grad who has published articles in a range of national newspapers and magazines. She also helps clients bring technical and marketing writing to life with her relatable, creative writing skills. When not writing, you can find Tudor running, horseback riding, or hiking.

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