REI's 'Very Warm' Down Parka Is 30% Off Right Now, and Shoppers Say It 'May Be the Perfect Winter Coat'
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Though most holiday sales are over, it's not too late to upgrade your winter gear and save a few bucks in the process—great deals on jackets can still be found if you know where to look. Nordstrom Rack has a Calvin Klein parka for $250 off, for example, while Huckberry has a half-off deal on an excellent quilted jacket. But REI might have the best deals of all right now, including its down-and-synthetic-stuffed Stormhenge parka for less than $200—and it's selling fast.
The REI Co-op Stormhenge 850 Down Hybrid Jacket is on sale for $195, a cool 30% discount from its normal price of $279. This thick insulated jacket is very well-reviewed, boasting over 150 five-star ratings from shoppers who say it's "light but very warm" and their "new go-to winter coat." It's only on sale in one colorway—a neat-looking rusty red—but it’s available in sizes small to 2XL, though they're selling fast.
REI Co-op Stormhenge 850 Down Hybrid Jacket in Iron Oxide, $195 (was $279) at REI
This down jacket is built to handle winter’s worst. It features REI’s HydroWall 2L nylon waterproof-breathable shell with fully sealed seams to block out water, and a DWR exterior finish prevents raindrops and splashes from soaking the material. It’s stuffed with both 850-fill-power goose down and recycled synthetic insulation. The goose down offers superb heat retention with less weight, and the synthetic fluff is used in high-wear areas because it insulates even when wet and also dries quickly. The jacket also features bonded (rather than stitched) baffles; this design eliminates cold spots caused by air leaking through the stitches. An insulated hood and neck draft tube keep your head warm even in driving snow or blustery breezes, while the hook-and-loop adjustable cuffs let you get a tight seal around a pair of gloves. The Stormhenge 850 also has cavernous storage space, including two hand pockets, a zippered chest pocket, an internal zippered pocket, and two internal drop-in pockets.
REI shoppers love the Stormhenge 850’s warmth and overall versatility—no matter what you’re up to this winter, this jacket can handle it. “This may be the perfect winter coat,” said one shopper who praised its “exceptionally high quality” construction. “This is the coat I’m grabbing when it’s cold and there is any chance of precipitation,” they added.
A third reviewer said it’s “everything you'd want in a puffy waterproof jacket” and called it “a fantastic jacket all around.”
There’s still plenty of winter weather to come, and you’ll be glad to have a layer like the Stormhenge 850 Down Hybrid Jacket hanging in your closet when the flakes fly. And at just $195, it’s a superb deal for such a warm, high-performance jacket. These will certainly sell out fast (3XL is already gone), so order yours today before your size disappears.