The Champion Jacket That Shoppers Call 'Perfect' for Spring and Fall Is Selling Out Fast While Just $35
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Whether or not you care to admit it, you’ve probably realized that your mom was right all of those times she told you to bring a jacket with you. But carrying a jacket can still be tedious on warmer days, which is why packable jackets are so incredibly handy for hiking, travel, and even commuting.
Champion may be the brand that invented the hoodie, but it has more than just fleecy goodness in its roster. The Stadium Packable Jacket is an anorak-style layer with a cinch hood, half-zip front, and a secure zip pocket that doubles as a storage pouch. It’s also water-resistant, adding to its versatility as a just-in-case jacket. Right now, Zappos has this $50 jacket for as little as $35. Two shades of blue are available, as well as black and gold.
Champion Stadium Packable Jacket, $35 (was $50) at Zappos
The jacket is made from a lightweight poplin polyester material with a water-resistant coating, and it has several beneficial features for windy days, too. The hood and hem can be cinched to block out wind, and the form-fitting elastic sleeves add additional protection. The jacket’s zip-front design adds ventilation, while also making the jacket easier to take on and off.
As for storage, the jacket has two open hand pockets, and the zippered front pocket is covered by a flap for discreet storage. The jacket packs into a inner zip pocket, which also has a handy loop to clip the jacket to a backpack or easily carry it in the hand when packed.
Shoppers were impressed with the “lightweight and comfortable” jacket, particularly in the shoulder seasons. One called it the “perfect travel jacket for spring and fall,” and another raved that it was the “perfect windbreaker.”
The jacket is water-resistant, not waterproof, but shoppers were impressed with its performance in wet weather. One wrote that they were “warm on the windy spring days and dry on the rainy days” during a trip to Italy, and another wrote that it “works well under rain.”
It’s rare to find a jacket that’s stylish, packable, and water and wind-resistant, let alone one for less than $40, so act fast to score this versatile layer from Champion.