Moose Knuckles USA: The Right Jacket for Your American Winter
The United States is the biggest search market for Moose Knuckles, ahead of Canada, and American winters range from mild Pacific rain to Midwest cold that matches Montreal. This guide matches each Moose Knuckles Warmth Level to the major US cities, picks the best styles for each and covers sizing in inches. Everything mentioned is in the Moose Knuckles collection at Coveti.
Quick answer
- New York, Boston, Philadelphia: Level 2 to Level 3, such as the Soho Down Bomber and the Original Stirling Down Parka 2.0.
- Chicago, Detroit, Minneapolis: Level 3 to Level 4, such as the Original Ballistic, Debbie and Stirling.
- Denver, Salt Lake City, ski towns: Level 3 for the city, Level 4 on the mountain.
- Seattle, Portland, San Francisco: Level 1 to Level 2, with a rain style for wet weeks.
- Sizing: US letter sizes match; the slim cut means sizing up to layer.
Which Warmth Level for your US city?
| Warmth Level | Name | Temperature range |
| Level 1 | Kinda Cold | 10°C to 0°C (50°F to 32°F) |
| Level 2 | Very Cold | 0°C to minus 10°C (32°F to 14°F) |
| Level 3 | Seriously Cold | minus 10°C to minus 20°C (14°F to minus 4°F) |
| Level 4 | Canada Cold | minus 20°C to minus 30°C (minus 4°F to minus 22°F) |
| City | Typical January low | Suggested level |
| New York | About 27°F (minus 3°C) | Level 2 to Level 3 |
| Boston | About 23°F (minus 5°C) | Level 3 |
| Chicago | About 18°F (minus 8°C) | Level 3 to Level 4 |
| Minneapolis | About 8°F (minus 13°C) | Level 4 |
| Denver | About 18°F (minus 8°C) | Level 3 |
| Seattle | About 37°F (3°C) | Level 1 to Level 2 |
Wind chill matters as much as the thermometer. A Chicago lakefront morning can feel much colder than the forecast, which is why Level 4 styles make sense there. Read the Warmth Levels guide for every style by level.
Best Moose Knuckles for New York and the East Coast
New York winters are cold but short on deep freezes, and you spend half the day indoors and on the subway. A Level 3 bomber such as the Soho Down Bomber (men) and the Soho Down Bomber (women) is the city favourite. For a longer line, try the men’s Original Stirling Down Parka 2.0, a lighter Level 2 version of the icon, and the women’s Soho 3Q Down Jacket.
Best Moose Knuckles for Chicago and the Midwest
This is Level 4 country. The Original Ballistic Down Bomber and the Original 3Q Down Jacket for men, and the Original Debbie Down Bomber and Original Stirling Long Down Parka for women, are rated for minus 20°C to minus 30°C (minus 4°F to minus 22°F). The Iceberg Quilt Down Puffer is a Level 4 option with a looser, more sculptural shape.
Best Moose Knuckles for the Mountain West
For Denver and ski weekends, a Level 3 puffer works in town and on the slopes. Try the Everest Down Jacket and the Everest Down Parka for men, and the Everest Hooded Down Puffer for women. Add the Iceberg Quilt Down Pants for the coldest days.
Best Moose Knuckles for the Pacific Northwest and California
Mild, wet winters call for light down and rain styles. The men’s Brixton Down Trucker Jacket and Greystone Down Jacket, and the women’s Tegan Down Bomber Jacket, are Level 1 to Level 2. For rain, the Laurier Rain Parka and the Mansfield Rain Jacket. In Los Angeles, the Bunny hoodies and the satin bombers are what most people wear.
Sizing for US buyers
Moose Knuckles uses letter sizes that read the same in the US and Canada. The brand’s charts are in centimetres: a women’s S fits a chest of 86 cm to 91 cm (about 34 to 36 inches) and a men’s M fits a chest of 97 cm to 102 cm (about 38 to 40 inches). The cut is slimmer than most American outerwear, so size up one size in a Slim Fit style to layer a hoodie. See the size guide.
Moose Knuckles stores in the US
The brand’s first US store opened in November 2019 at 57 Greene Street in SoHo, New York. A Chicago flagship at 744 North Michigan Avenue followed in autumn 2026. For the full range in every size, online is the easiest route. Read where to buy Moose Knuckles.
How the US compares with the rest of the world
American shoppers search for Moose Knuckles coats more than any other market, and searches for pink and grey styles come mostly from the US. Canadian buyers lean to the Level 4 Originals, UK buyers to bombers and gilets, and Europeans to quieter colours. Read our Canada, UK and Europe guides.
Why buy Moose Knuckles at Coveti
- Authenticity: every piece is 100% authentic and checked before it ships.
- The detail you need: Warmth Level, fill power, shell fabric, fit, country of origin and style code on every product page.
- Women and men in one place: the full outerwear range alongside the Bunny hoodies, tees and joggers.
- Worldwide shipping: express options to most countries.
Frequently asked questions
Is Moose Knuckles sold in the US?
Yes. The brand has stores in New York and Chicago, and Coveti ships the full women’s and men’s range to the US.
Is Moose Knuckles warm enough for Chicago?
Yes. The Level 4 Originals, such as the Ballistic, Debbie, 3Q and Stirling, are rated for minus 4 to minus 22 degrees Fahrenheit.
Which Moose Knuckles is best for New York?
A Level 2 to Level 3 style, such as the Soho Down Bomber, the Soho 3Q and the Original Stirling Down Parka 2.0.
Do Moose Knuckles sizes run the same in the US?
Yes, the letter sizes match. The cut is slim, so size up one size in a Slim Fit style if you layer.
Where is the Moose Knuckles store in New York?
At 57 Greene Street in SoHo.