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If you’re looking for shoulder-season layers to prep for fall, REI should be your first stop. The retailer has already marked down lightweight jackets from Cotopaxi, Patagonia, and The North Face to kick off the season, but it doesn’t stop there. A bunch of Columbia items have recently been marked down, including one of the brand’s warm and versatile fleece pullovers that’s half off—and it’s a must-have for fall weather.
The Columbia Helvetia Half-Snap Fleece Pullover is on sale for $42, 50% off its regular price of $85. It’s one of REI’s lesser-known deals, and it has a few rave reviews from shoppers: “This pullover is what fall dreams are made of.” It’s available in two colors—blue and green—in sizes XS through 2XL at this price, but they’re starting to sell out.
Columbia Helvetia Half-Snap Fleece Pullover in Cloudburst/Canoe/Salmon Rose, $42 at REI (was $85)
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The Columbia Helvetia is made from a high-pile, midweight polyester fleece fabric that gives it an incredibly soft texture with plenty of heat retention to keep you warm in cold weather. A four-button snap lets you open and close the fleece for added ventilation or protection from the cold, and a zippered chest pocket is a great place to stash your keys or other EDC essentials. Finally, the Helvetia is available in some truly flashy colorways, and the bright colors make it stand out from more monotonous outerwear layers.
The Helvetia impressed shoppers with its comfortable feel and cold-weather capability. One reviewer called it “sharp-looking, but more importantly, warm, lightweight, and comfortable,” adding that it's “great for wearing outside on cool or cold days.”
Columbia Helvetia Half-Snap Fleece Pullover Canteen/Flint Gray/Shark, $42 (was $85) at REI
Courtesy of REI
Another customer praised the product's “high quality material” and said it was “very warm”, while another said the fabric was “very soft and comfortable”.
An easy-to-style, super-comfy fleece like the Columbia Helvetia is the kind of garment you’ll reach for again and again. And at just $42, it’s a near-unbeatable deal on such a versatile layer. Add this fleece to your closet today before this great price is gone (or sold out—it’s a popular pick, after all).