REI's 'Always Comfortable' Insulated Ski Jackets Are on Sale for Under $120
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Why We Love This Deal
Winter is slowly starting to fade away, but a new season of spring skiing is upon us. If the brunt of winter did some damage on your ski kit and you're in the market for new gear, now couldn't be a better time to find it. REI has begun to clear out its snowsports inventory, and now, you can get the retailer's popular insulated ski jacket for under $120.
The REI Co-op Powderbound Insulated Jacket is on sale for $114, which is a whole 50% off the original $229 price tag. This item boasts over 80 five-star ratings at REI and comes in four colors, but only two, the Granite Peak Blue/Blue Fade and Mosaic Ridge/Midnight Navy options, are selling for this rate (the others are $160). As for sizing, you still can score this jacket in S to 3XL.
REI Co-op Powderbound Insulated Jacket, $114 (was $229) at REI
What Shoppers Should Know
- Best Use: Snowsports
- Waterproof and Windproof: Yes
- Weight: 1 pound and 14.3 ounces
- Back Length: 33.75 inches
Whether you’re snowboarding around moguls or bombing it downhill on your skis, this insulated jacket is absolutely worth a look. While it’s not really built to withstand sheer cold on its own, it’s super easy to layer with a performance hoodie under it, and between that and its wind-blocking ability, it'll keep you warm on a day where the temperature ranges from the high-30s to 40s. That makes it perfect for the current season, as much of the country finds itself in between winter and spring.
As for its other features, this jacket is waterproof, windproof, and has a helmet-friendly hood that’s ideal on the slopes. Moreover, this breathable REI jacket has flexible sleeves and adjustable cuffs, allowing you to customize the fit.
In terms of price, this on-sale jacket is reasonable and even less than the 3-in-1 Powderbound Jacket from REI, which is also on sale (but for $138). So, if you’re looking for a lighter jacket that’s more built for the present than future cold, this insulated jacket is a better choice than the 3-in-1.
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What Shoppers Are Saying
Skiers and snowboarders alike have enjoyed this jacket. “I rode 20-something times this year in Colorado in all kinds of conditions, and was always comfortable,” one shopper said. “It held up really well, no tears or rips. Never leaked water. There are ample pockets and drawstrings for adjustments. It's also the perfect weight to wear standalone for spring riding.”
Another reviewer agreed, saying, “[It’s] more than a ski jacket—a warm, rugged all-around winter coat with a most excellent hood. Spent some winter days living in this coat in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan in a range of conditions, from freezing rain to crisp and cold to raging lake-effect blizzards.”
The REI Co-op Powderbound Insulated Jacket is over 50% off at REI right now. Shop for it ASAP before the super savings melt away.