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REI’s Labor Day Sale is ramping up with thousands of brand-new discounts on everything from camping gear like tents and sleeping pads to travel essentials like backpacks and packable jackets. It’s a great time to pack for fall adventures, but many of the items on sale can also be useful for everyday life. For example, one of the best deals in the sale is a reliable raincoat from the retailer’s established brand.
The REI Co-op Rainier Rain Jacket, which is normally $100, is on sale for $70 through the end of the sale on September 2. This waterproof jacket has received more than 50 five-star ratings from shoppers, who agree that it’s extremely lightweight, comprehensively waterproof, and easily packable. It’s available in seven colors and sizes from small to 3XL, as well as some tall sizes. There’s also a matching rain pant on sale for $70.
REI Co-op Rainier Raincoat Black, $70 (was $100) at REI
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It’s not much of a fashion statement, but it’s a tried-and-true, reliable rain jacket that has everything you need: underarm zippers, a hood, a breathable membrane, taped seams, and a ripstop nylon shell that’s waterproof and windproof up to 60 mph. Even without a discount, the price is reasonable, and one reviewer went so far as to call it “a great all-around deal” on a protective layer that’s “lightweight, attractive, and easy to pack.”
Its simplicity makes it versatile. One reviewer called it “a great lightweight rain jacket with lots of pockets.” Once packed, it fits in their bike’s top tube bag and is ready to go if the weather changes suddenly on a long ride. “No buyer’s remorse here,” they said.
REI Co-op Rainier Raincoat Yellow, $70 (was $100) at REI
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“We hiked in the rain for six hours in Acadia National Park and stayed dry,” another reviewer wrote. “I recommend wearing a lightweight base layer to act as a jacket liner,” she continued—good advice for any jacket of this weight and thickness.
A solid deal on a solid basic is nothing to sneeze at, and while this sale will last until Labor Day, sizes may not be available for the Rainier Raincoat in your preferred color, so be sure to grab your favorite now.