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If you're a frequent traveler or live in a climate that never sees sub-zero temps, searching for a winter jacket that is both lightweight and compact can be a bit of a hit or a miss. While you probably want something a little thicker than a hoodie you also don't need a ski jacket until you actually go to hit the slopes. So, when we saw Nordstrom Rack was selling a warm quilted jacket for a fraction of the price of other brands, we knew we found a coat that ticked all of the boxes.
The Hawke & Co PrimaLoft Hooded Packable Quilted Jacket is currently on sale for $40, a 79% discount off its original $195 price tag. This warm and lightweight jacket has a solid four-star rating from shoppers who swear it's "stylish and good quality" at a great price. It's available in both black and dark blue, so you can choose whichever works best with your wardrobe.
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Finding a winter jacket that you can take from fall to spring that will keep you warm but not make you sweat is somewhat of a unicorn. Luckily, this packable puffer jacket from Hawke & Co comes with a hood for colder days, a front zip closure, and front zip pockets for your valuables. The lightweight insulation and polyester fill will keep you warm in wet or dry conditions and when you need to clean it, simply throw it in the washing machine to make it as good as new. And, when it's time to hit the road, simply stuff it down into its inner pocket and it packs up into a small travel-friendly pillow.
"I needed something I could throw on over my winter tennis gear before and after I play," one reviewer commented. "It needed to be warm but not bulky. This jacket more than fits the need. The small fitted hood works great when I am still sweating from the match but need to cover my head for the trip to the car. It also works as a great layering piece under a coat for walking the dog."
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"Purchased as a Christmas gift for my nephew who goes to school in an extremely cold climate," another shopper said. "The jacket was very nice—light, and easy to pack, as he’s a student and travels around a lot."
Let's face it—a lightweight jacket that can be taken from the fall through spring is a must-have for any man. While some people opt for a heavy-duty floor-length puffer, it's just not necessary for everyone. At just $40, this packable puffer jacket from Hawke & Co is a total steal.
