You don’t need to be an outdoor enthusiast or weather researcher to appreciate a good winter jacket. Whether you’re waiting for a bus, shoveling the driveway, or doing winter sports, you’ll want to stay warm and dry. Right now, REI is throwing its annual winter sale, which has dropped prices on just about every piece of clothing you could ever want. That includes high-end down jackets and simple base layers. You won’t get another shot at these prices this year, so get them now and stay warm all season.
Men’s editor’s picks
REI Co-op 650 Down Hoodie – Men’s $89.39 (was $149.00)
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This is the classic do-everything puffy: light enough to stuff into a daypack, warm enough for frosty dog walks and shoulder-season hikes, and simple enough to wear as an everyday winter jacket around town.
Patagonia Jackson Glacier Down Parka – Men’s $418.83 (was $599.00)
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This long, insulated parka leans into cold, wet city winters—think slushy sidewalks, long commutes, and nights standing on the sidelines at a game—while still looking clean and streamlined enough to wear to work or out to dinner.
Men’s down & insulated jackets, parkas & vests
Men’s rain jackets & running shells
Men’s fleece, sweaters & flannel midlayers
Men’s base layers & thermal bottoms
Men’s performance shirts, sun shirts & running layers
Men’s pants & everyday bottoms
Socks & accessories
Women’s editor’s picks
REI Co-op 650 Down Jacket – Women’s $77.39 (was $129.00)
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This is a go-to everyday puffy that punches way above its price, with warm 650-fill down, a clean look for town, and enough packability to live in your daypack all winter.
Arc’teryx Thorium Down Hoody – Women’s $350.09–$400.09 (was $500.00)
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The Thorium is a premium down hoody built for serious cold, combining lofty down with strategic synthetic insulation in moisture-prone areas so it stays warm even when conditions get messy.
Outdoor Research Aspire 3L Jacket – Women’s $186.69–$249.00
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This 3-layer waterproof shell is made for truly wet weather, with breathable fabric, pit zips, and a longer cut that works for everything from all-day hikes in the rain to commuting through downpours.
Women’s down & insulated jackets, parkas & vests
Women’s rain jackets & technical shells
Women’s fleece, hoodies & midlayers
Women’s base layers & thermal leggings
Women’s performance tops, sun shirts & running layers
Women’s pants, tights & joggers
Socks, gloves & accessories
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