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If you’ve been re-opening your closet in search of a great lightweight jacket for fall and found that it either doesn’t fit or is past its prime, you may be in luck. The season may have just begun, but REI has slashed prices on some of its best-selling shoulder-style season layers from brands like Columbia, Patagonia, and even Arc’teryx. Some of the most popular include Cotopaxi’s packable puffer jackets, which are the perfect weight for changing weather and incredibly travel-friendly.
The Cotopaxi Capa Hooded Insulated Jacket is currently on sale at REI for $175—a 30% discount off its regular $250 price tag. This top-rated lightweight down jacket has more than 150 five-star ratings from shoppers who say it’s “a perfect fit” for fall-to-winter temperatures and is “lightweight and versatile.” It’s available in two colors at this price point and comes in sizes XS to 3XL, but we expect sizes to sell out quickly once the cold starts to set in.
Cotopaxi Capa Hooded Insulated Jacket Woods/Greenery, $175 at REI (was $250)
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Cotopaxi’s Capa down jacket is made from recycled 20-denier ripstop nylon fabric with elastic bindings on the cuffs and hood and a drawstring at the hem for extra adjustability. The shell is also treated with a durable water-repellent coating that’s PFC-free for added protection against unexpected downpours. It has two zippered hand pockets and is filled with PrimaLoft Gold PURE insulation, produced using a highly efficient process that produces 70% less carbon emissions than other methods. Best of all, these jackets are incredibly lightweight and flexible, weighing just 1.5 pounds, so they’re wonderfully travel-friendly and can be folded into the bottom of a backpack and take up very little space.
Fans of the Cotopaxi Capa puffer jacket say it’s one of the most versatile layers they own. “This jacket definitely ticks all the boxes: Warm, comfortable, durable, functional, stylish, and affordable,” said one shopper. “It’s definitely a Cotopaxi ‘must buy’ for its versatility across a variety of climates.”
Cotopaxi Capa Hooded Insulated Jacket in Wine/Blue Violet for $175 at REI (was $250)
Courtesy of REI
Others say the warmth it provides is perfect for shoulder season. “You get your money’s worth — the jacket is worth it,” says one shopper. “Great midweight puffer. Quality construction and materials. Warm; good from fall to early winter and late winter to mid-spring.”
Whether you’re looking to roam free in the plunging temperatures or simply head to work in style, Cotopaxi’s Capa Hooded Insulated Jacket is one of the best layering pieces you can afford. But make sure to size up now, as we expect these to sell out as soon as the weather turns.