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thumb|upright=1|A modern down jacket|down parka with faux-fur trim on the hood

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  • {{anchor|Snorkel parka}} N-3B ("scrub snorkel" or "snorkel") parka
  • Fishtail parka
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thumb|upright=1|A modern down jacket|down parka with faux-fur trim on the hood

A parka, along with the related anorak, is a type of coat with a hood, that may be lined with fur or fake fur. Parkas and anoraks are staples of Inuit clothing, traditionally made from caribou or seal skin, for hunting and kayaking in the frigid Arctic. Some Inuit anoraks require regular coating with fish oil to retain their water resistance. Parkas are typically longer, often extending to the thighs or knees. Anoraks are usually shorter than parkas, often hip-length, and are traditionally a pull-over jacket.

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