I can’t even dream of going anywhere in winter without blowfish. Not only does it keep me warm, but it’s really easy to pack in. The more I travel, the more I appreciate lightweight, insulating outerwear that doesn’t take up much space.
Of course, the more expensive the flight tickets are these days, the more I appreciate the deals. Starting at just $36, the Hooded Puffer Coat from Amazon Essentials is a real bargain. I thought I would need at least $100 for a warm enough winter jacket. But after getting this puffer, I’m proud to admit I couldn’t have been more wrong.
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To buy: amazon.com, $36 (originally $65)
The shell, lining, and filling of this Amazon Essentials bestseller are all made from 100% polyester, a durable fabric that keeps costs down. Even better, you can toss it in the washing machine without worrying about ruining this jacket.I used to have to take my duck down puffer his jacket to the dry cleaners . Lately, I’ve been focusing on being practical. That said, I’m also a fan of this puffer pocket, with his two zippered front his pockets big enough for an iPhone 12, wallet and keys.
It comes in 21 colors from XS to 6XL and comes with a stuff sack. When compressed, the small jacket my size reaches almost to my knees, and although it has a roomy hood, it takes up only as much space as a pair of shoes. Talk about a packing MVP. But no matter how light it is, it is warm enough. I currently sport in Montana, where daily highs are only in the mid-30s. As long as you wear a warm layer underneath, like your favorite cashmere sweater, you’ll stay comfortable while running errands or walking the dog.
Travel + Leisure / Katie Jackson
In December, I wore the puffer on a long haul flight to South Africa. I don’t travel with a thermometer, but I swear it was below freezing in the plane cabin. It’s a long jacket, so it feels like you’re wrapped in a blanket burrito. The polyester shell is also water resistant, so it will stay completely dry unless exposed to rain for hours.
Like most Amazon Essentials, this lightweight hooded puffer is one of Amazon’s bestsellers. Out of a total of 15,000 reviews, there are almost 9,800 perfect 5-star reviews, many of them from travelers like me. “I love it and have worn it every day since I got home!” said one shopper who bought it for her two-week trip to Italy. Another customer who was happy to wear them while vacationing in Yosemite wrote:
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To buy: amazon.com, $65
If you’re worried about how long something this affordable will last, this review is proof of its durability. [more than] I’ve folded it for miles and put it in my backpack and it still looks like new. Of course, dozens of reviews speak for this puffer’s packability. “We go to the beach from the cold weather and come back and didn’t want to carry around a bulky jacket,” read his five-star review, titled “Great coat for the price.” is.
I wish my next trip was to the beach, but I’m actually going on a 12-day Antarctic cruise with Hurtigruten Expeditions in two weeks. A free hoodie is included in the cost of the cruise, but I still have my beloved puffer fish. We don’t know what a cruise line jacket will look like, but we already know that the Amazon Essentials Hooded Puffer Coat is warm, lightweight, easy to pack, and too perfect to keep at home. At the very least, I’ll use it for comfort on board the 10-hour flight from Atlanta to Argentina. Hurry up and get one for yourself while the price is as low as $36.
Pricing at launch started at $36.
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