Columbia's Top-Rated Fall Jacket That’s 'Comfortable and Warm' But 'Not Bulky' Is Nearly 50% Off Right Now
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With fall creeping in, now is a good time to go through the cool weather gear in your closet to see what needs an upgrade. If the perfect light jacket is on your list, REI has your back—the outdoor supplier recently marked down tons of fall layers from Arc'teryx, Patagonia, The North Face, and more by as much as 50% off their regular prices. One of the best finds at REI right now is this Columbia jacket, and it's one that many have made their daily driver.
The Columbia Powder Lite Insulated Jacket is now on sale at REI for $88, which is almost half off the normal price of $160. This synthetic jacket—which is on closeout—has garnered 250-plus five-star ratings on the site, with shoppers raving about how light and warm the jacket is, saying it “fits well, and is comfortable and warm without feeling bulky.” It's selling quickly, but the black and gray color still has a full range of sizes available from small to 2XL. If the size you need sells out, Patagonia's Nano Puff Jacket is a more-than-worthy alternative.
Columbia Powder Lite Insulated Jacket in Dark Stone/Shark, $88 (was $160) at REI
A warm but lightweight jacket like this one is one of the best additions you can make to your outdoor gear closet if you don’t already have one—or two—because it has a very high warmth-to-weight ratio. This jacket has synthetic Thermarator insulation for warmth, along with a special lining that uses thermal reflective tech to amplify and retain body heat. It’s all wrapped in a durable and water-resistant polyester to ward off snags and moisture when adventuring outside. Elastic cuffs and a shock-corded hem also help keep out chilly drafts.
Satisfied shoppers praise the jacket’s warmth despite its lightweight feel, including one who noted that it's “not too puffy and the inner lining keeps me warm.” Another said that the jacket is “very comfortable and provides all the warmth needed in the mountains.”
Others commented on how affordable it is—even before this great discount. One shopper lauded it for being a “great jacket at a reasonable cost." One shopper went as far as saying, “Loved it so much that I bought a second one.”
REI continues to post big discounts on lots of outdoor gear, and this jacket is one of the cheapest yet still high-quality we’ve found so far. This closeout jacket will be gone soon, so make sure to pick one up while sizes are still in stock.