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Why We Love This Deal
REI just padded its Deals and Outlet sections with tons of past-season gear, from camping equipment to hiking boots and a whole lot more. What’s a little surprising is that, despite now being the time when people look for jackets, dozens of styles from Patagonia, Arc’teryx, and Mountain Hardwear, among other brands, are up for grabs at a discount. A selection of Kuhl jackets has also been marked down, which is an even rarer occurrence.
Among those on sale is the Kuhl AeroLight Insulated Jacket, now selling for $130, a monumental 51% discount off its normal price. For context, Kuhl does not host sales on its site, so REI is the best place to score a deal on its gear. Though Kuhl may be best known for its editor-approved hiking pants, its efforts to master the light technical jacket market are an easy second place.
Kuhl AeroLight Insulated Jacket, $130 (was $269) at REI
What Shoppers Should Know
- Sizes Available: From small to 2XL
- Fabric: 72% nylon, 28% spandex
- Insulation: 60g polyester
- Best Use Case: This jacket is made to get the chill off on slightly chilly days, while never compromising on breathability or stretch.
REI’s blurb for this product says “this Kuhl jacket has synthetic insulation for just-right warmth,” but that sort of undercuts it. It’s actually insulated with a 60g polyester stretch, which has a remarkable ability to both bend itself and get back into its original shape when de-stressed. This, combined with the nylon and high-Spandex fabric blend of the shell, really gives you some acrobat-tier dexterity.
Now, speaking of that fabric blend, it’s officially referred to as “Kuhl Air Fabric,” and it is highly breathable. This, the gusseted underarms, and the full-length zipper are going to make adjusting to the current weather easy and intuitive.
Finally, let’s look at the price. At $130, following the discount, this has become one of Kuhl’s least expensive jackets. That doesn’t mean it isn’t worth exploring its other options, though. So, what else might you shop for? For a bit more, you can hit the Saboteur Hoody at $179, which gives you wind and water protection but less warmth. For some ultra-cozy, consider the Interceptr fleece jacket instead. It’s a $149 full-zip fleece that often turns into a go-to layer for indoor use in the colder months. Neither of these, however, is made for the weather we’re about to walk into in the coming months.
Related: Arc’teryx’s Light and Packable Ossa Hiking Hoodies Are a Rare $40 Off at REI Right Now
What Shoppers Are Saying
One user called this the most comfortable jacket they’d ever worn, before describing it thoroughly: “Very cozy and warm, almost a squishy stretchy fabric/feeling… hard to describe, but it looks sharp and feels like you’re being hugged.”
One thing we sort of glossed over is that this jacket is also designed to be a mid-layer in addition to an outer layer. That’s one reason why it lacks a hood, for example. It’s just not necessarily what you need right now, as the jacket has enough power to help for mild April/May weather. But one shopper did test it out with another Kuhl jacket and reported back, “Worn under The One jacket, it is a powerful combo. Love the pairing.” Remember this when winter inevitably comes again.
The Kuhl AeroLight Insulated Jacket is selling for $130 after a discount of nearly $110. Get yours before they inevitably sell out.
