Well, darlings, the Pendleton coat I ordered to second-guess my TNF parka purchase arrived. I QUITE like it. As a coat, I prefer it. The color is stunning on me, the fabric feels very waterproof, the zippers sturdy and dependable. The length and shape are glorious and dressy...but. I'm supposed to be here for a playground coat. As such, the NF parka is more appropriate.
TNF parka is just past hip length and fits close but not tight. A small miracle given my large chest (I am a 34HH, size 12, I got the Large).
Both coats pass the "running and climbing" test, although the NF one works better for movement.
Both coats are quilted, and both are waterproof. But TNF parka is shorter and lighter in weight (but just as warm. It's lighter due to a lighter shell material). It also has zipper pockets, while none of the Pendleton pockets zip. TNF one also has a removable hood, although I doubt I'd ever take it off.

I'm seriously considering keeping the Pendleton coat, even though the NF fits my goals for this purchase better. Mostly, because it's very pretty and good quality (especially at the under 150 usd price). And, in wet PNW a waterproof quilted coat is never going unworn. But I do need to purge my coat collection if I'm to keep them both.

Any thoughts that I'm missing that might help me eliminate one and safe some money? Although, at this price these coats seem like a very good value.