Thieves down with expensive Canada Goose coats favored by BU elites

The brand is well loved by people who spend a lot of time outdoors in arctic conditions, and with good reason: excellent construction, great technical performance, and lots of nice features. They are pricey because they are trendy, but also because they are actually made in Canada by workers with good wages and benefits and because they are top of the line in terms of performance.

I know someone who has a jacket that is over 25 years old, survives regular trips through the laundry, and is still warm and very functional (despite the lack of convenient pockets for things like cel phones). However, she lives in Northern Manitoba, where it matters. She bought it after getting stuck in a ditch in her car in a storm for more than a day and hasn't regretted it.

That said, very little of living in Boston, even the past two winters, justifies having one for its technical merit. If you work through the winter on top of Mt. Washington, you are going to want one. If you work outdoors all winter at a ski area north of the 45th Parallel, you might want one. If you are planning an arctic or sub-arctic expedition, they are great for that. Multi-day snowshoeing trek in the White Mountains or the Rockies - sure. Moving to Winnipeg? Might be nice.

oh well. i guess having money is ok only if you prostrate yourself before the masses and spend it on civic improvements and charity, not things you can wear, drive, or use.

despite the fact that many wealthy families are plenty charitable.

double?