Columbia's 'Warmest' Water-Repellent Puffer Jacket Is on Sale for Well Under $100
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Why We Love This Deal
I've covered numerous Columbia sale events, but the brand's annual winter sale takes the cake on value. I've shopped it thoroughly, and what I can confidently say is that now is the time to buy if you’ve been waiting for discounts on warm coats. Some of its bestsellers, like its Delta Ridge and Powder Lite puffers, are up to 40% off, but the most affordable one, the Pike Lake II, is selling for far less—well under $100—while supplies last.
You can now get one of Columbia’s Pike Lake II Puffer Jackets for $84, which is a 40% discount off its regular price. Even with its airy, plush-looking design, it’s quite warm thanks to its exceptional synthetic insulation. It comes in four colors, is available in both big and tall sizes, and has nearly 80 five-star ratings from happy customers.
Columbia Pike Lake II Puffer Jacket, $84 (was $140) at Columbia
What Shoppers Should Know
- Type: Puffer jacket
- Colors: Grey, olive, black, blue
- Sizes: S to 2XL
- Fits: Regular, tall, big
- Shell: 100% recycled polyester
- Lining: Omni-Heat reflective lining 100% polyester
- Insulation: 100% recycled polyester
- Machine Washable: Yes
- Best For: Cold winter days
This retro-looking puffer brings back that vintage '90s look like the one made famous by The North Face, but for a quarter of the cost. It uses the brand’s Omni-heat tech with thermal-reflective lining and silver dot tech to trap heat without added bulk weighing you down. Columbia opted for 100% recycled polyester for insulation, while the water-resistant shell handles rain, snow, and sleet well. The Pike Lake II is also quite practical, nailing the small details, like a chin guard, zippered hand pockets, adjustable cuffs, drawcord hem, and an internal zippered pocket.
This puffer sits in the middle of Columbia's lineup in terms of its warmth. It’s not nearly as heavy-duty as the brand’s fur-hooded Barlow Pass Parka, but it will do the job nicely for everyday winter wear, even below freezing. Cost-wise, again, it sits pretty much in the middle, running nearly $100 cheaper than the parka.
Related: Columbia Is Selling Its Most Popular Fleece Jackets for Under $35 Right Now
What Buyers Are Saying
As numerous shoppers have noted in their reviews, this is one of the “warmest thin coats” around. “I got this coat before a cold snap in Minnesota," one shopper said. "I had it on for a very short outdoor jog in sub-zero cold, and boy was I sweaty.” Even at -10 degrees Fahrenheit with wind chill, they said, “My core was so warm that I felt like I should unzip the coat.”
Now just under $85, the Pike Lake II Puffer is the coat to grab for guys looking for seriously warm and lightweight insulation without paying inflated prices. Sizes are selling out in select colors, so act fast to secure the one for you.