With winter on full blast, now is the time to snag a high-quality jacket to keep you cozy and warm throughout the next few months. But buying a good jacket doesn’t necessarily need to break the bank. In fact, we’re of the opinion that you can find an excellent puffer that checks all the boxes without hurting your wallet.
To buy: amazon.com, $41 (originally $75)
Over in the men’s section, their version of the heavyweight hooded puffer is also prepared to shield you from the elements on a budget. Zippered welt-front pockets are great for holding your essentials while you’re on-the-go, and the same water-resistant material locks in heat while keeping out snow and rain. And since the jacket comes in 17 neutral colors, you’ll have no issue matching the rest of your wardrobe.
To buy: amazon.com, $35 (originally $64)
Outdoor Ventures Thermolite Long Puffer Coat
A longer coat can be useful in keeping more of your body protected from the elements, and this Thermolite women’s puffer from Outdoor Ventures is a durable yet chic option. Elastic cuffs keep the wind and cold air from touching your skin, and a windproof fabric lining insulates your body against the cold, too. A two-way zipper is sturdy enough for years of use, and tricot-lined zip pockets even keep your hands warm if you forgot to wear gloves. This coat may be lightweight, but it’s built to last.
To buy: amazon.com, $77 (originally $96)
Heihuohua Men’s Puffer Jacket with Removable Hood
Built like the more traditional, bulkier puffer coat, this jacket will keep you cozy and comfortable despite even the coldest temperatures. A thick fleece lining ensures no wind will cut through to your skin, and a knit rib at the bottom of the jacket creates a tapered, flattering shape. The two outside pockets are lined with fleece to keep your hands warm, and a handy inside pocket affixed with velcro keeps your phone close to your chest and secure. Plus, with that removeable hood, you can keep your face protected from snow and wind and then shed it later.
To buy: amazon.com, $55 (originally $60)
To buy: amazon.com, $33 (originally $65)
To buy: amazon.com, $37 (originally $40)
Eddie Bauer Men’s CirrusLite Down Hooded Jacket
If you’re looking for a moisture-wicking, highly insulated puffer and don’t want to shell out an exorbitant amount of money, this hooded down jacket from Eddie Bauer may be the perfect fit. Made of recycled materials and featuring 650-fill down insulation to keep you warm and comfortable, this coat is durable, ultra-light, and excellent for cold-weather travel. Just take it from this reviewer who called it the “best jacket I own,” adding that even though they ordered five jackets they “kept coming back to this one.”
To buy: amazon.com, $80 (originally $90)
This lightweight, lined puffer is easy to pack for chilly vacations and is deceivingly warm as it’s insulated with a cozy faux fur throughout the interior and pockets of the coat. Ribbed sleeve cuffs feel comfortable against the skin, and it’s stylish enough to match nearly any outfit you may pack for your travels. One shopper even raved that it “feels like I’m walking around being hugged and snuggled by a quilted blanket.” For just $54, you can’t go wrong.
To buy: amazon.com, $54 (originally $60)
To buy: amazon.com, $28 (originally $50)
To buy: amazon.com, $35 (originally $45)
Wantdo Women’s Hooded Packable Ultra Lightweight Short Down Jacket
Coming in 23 stunning colors, this highly rated puffer from Wantdo is sure to be a cold-weather staple this winter. While it’s lightweight and easily compressible for packing purposes, this jacket is also designed to be windproof, waterproof, and warm while you take on the elements. A well constructed hood optimizes the sleek design of this coat, and since it’s marked down by 23 percent, you won’t regret snagging this jacket to carry you through the duration of your winter travels. One shopper who loved the jacket said it’s “not a bulky jacket” and “the color is even prettier in person.”
To buy: amazon.com, $65 (originally $87)
Wantdo Men’s Hooded Winter Puffer Jacket
This thick, hooded puffer jacket is made with a padded, durable shell to lock in warmth on even the coldest winter days. The outer jacket is designed with dense Oxford fabric and a 3,000 mm waterproof rating to protect from the elements — even if you get caught in the snow or rain. Four reinforced pockets keep your essentials close to your body and secure, and an insulated hood is particularly useful if you happen to forget a hat. No matter what your vacation throws your way, you’ll be prepared. Just take it from this reviewer who says it held up even in a Nevada snow storm, saying, “Outside [it] was 16 degrees; [I] felt warm with a regular T-shirt on underneath.”
To buy: amazon.com, $68 (originally $81)
Obosoyo Women’s Winter Packable Down Jacket
Thanks to a whopping 50 percent discount, you can now score this longline Obosoyo Down Puffer Jacket at an affordable $70. The down interior works to keep you warm and comfortable throughout your day, and the slim, flattering design is still easily layered with your warmest sweaters or sweatshirts for maximum comfort. An added bonus? It comes with a small, packable pouch to make stowing your jacket while traveling that much easier. In fact, shoppers even confirm that it’s the “perfect travel coat,” noting, “It’s small enough that I can squeeze it in my backpack and pull it out to wear when I need it.”
To buy: amazon.com, $70 (originally $137)
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