In winter, I don’t dream of going anywhere without my puffer coat. It not only keeps me warm but also packs down really easily. And the more I travel, the more I appreciate a lightweight insulated outer layer that doesn’t take up a ton of space.
To buy: amazon.com, $36 (originally $65)
I also love that this puffer, which is available in 21 different colors and sizes XS-6XL, comes with a stuff sack. When compressed, my size small jacket that nearly reaches my knees and has a roomy hood only takes up about as much space as a shoe. It also weighs just 14 ounces — talk about a packing MVP. But despite how lightweight it is, it’s sufficiently warm. I’m currently sporting it in Montana, where the daily highs are only in the mid-30 degrees Fahrenheit. As long as I wear a warm layer like my favorite cashmere sweater underneath, I stay nice and toasty while running errands and walking my dog.
In December I even wore this puffer on a long-haul flight to South Africa. I don’t travel with a thermometer, but I swear the airplane cabin was sub-zero. Since it’s a longer jacket, wearing it feels like you’re wrapped in a blanket burrito. The polyester shell is also water-resistant, so unless I’m out in the rain for hours on end, I stay bone-dry.
Shoppers Say These Waterproof Duck Boots Keep Your Feet ‘Warm and Dry’ on Winter Vacations — and They’re on Sale
To buy: amazon.com, $65
If you’re worried about how long something this affordable will last, this review is a great testament to its durability: “It’s been [more than] a year, and it still looks brand new although it has many miles being folded up and put in my backpack.” Of course, dozens of reviews speak to this puffer’s packability. “We are going from cold weather to the beach and back, and I didn’t want bulky jackets to carry around,” reads a five-star review titled “Great Coat for the Price.”
At the time of publishing, the price started at $36.
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