I love this time of the year. No, it’s not the autumn leaves bursting with color or anticipation for the upcoming holiday season; it’s the epic, epic early Black Friday jacket deals that have me brimming with excitement.
I live in the U.S. Pacific Northwest, where I spend a ton of time in the great outdoors field testing high-tech puffers, fleeces, shells, and more from top names including The North Face, Patagonia, and Arc’teryx.
While gear from these brands is ordinarily quite pricey, you can save up to 40% on some of my all-time favorite jackets right now, including the legendary Patagonia Houdini for just $96 at REI. But deals start even cheaper than that! Quarter-zip fleeces from The North Face are only $45 at REI.
These bargains are sure to sell out long before Black Friday officially rolls around. So, don’t delay. Details below.
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Top Early Black Friday Jacket Deals
Glacier Fleece Quarter-Zip: was $70 now $45
The North Face makes some of the softest, most comfortable fleece jackets on the market, with the Glacier quarter-zip being a personal favorite, especially when it’s just $45 in eye-catching “dusk blue.” View Deal
Houdini Stash Half-Zip Pullover: was $139 now $96
Do you believe in magic? I didn’t, until I got my hands on my first Patagonia Houdini jacket (now I own several), a ridiculously lightweight and packable outer shell for windy and/or drizzly days. While not as hardy as a proper rain shell, the Houdini is made from 100% recycled ripstop nylon and treated with a Durable Water Repellent (DWR) spray, so it should keep you pretty dry in all but the hardest downpours. View Deal
The North Face Alta Vista Jacket is a seriously capable yet stylish outer shell designed with hikers in mind. Translation: The Alta Vista is light and packable, yet well equipped to keep you dry and comfortable in even the nastiest weather. Meanwhile, pit zips allow for exceptional breathability, while an adjustable hood and hem let you truly batten down the hatches as needed.View Deal
The Arc’teryx Squamish hoody is easily among my all-time favorite mid-layers thanks to a remarkably lightweight (are you noticing a trend here?) yet insulating design with just the right amount of stretch and excellent breathability. Also, it looks all sorts of snazzy in royal blue; I mean, “Fluidity.” View Deal
Half-Zip Fleece Pullover: was $189 now $119
Last but not least, we have this retro-fabulous Patagonia “Better Sweater” half-zip fleece discounted by a sizable 35% in classic “Marlow Brown.” As soft and cozy as they come, the Better Sweater is the type of garment that, once you put it on, you may never want to take it off. Trust me, don’t lend this one to a friend or partner; you’ll never get it back. View Deal
