Marmot's 'Tough' but Comfy Down Vest Is Over 40% Off at REI
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Why We Love This Deal
There’s a big REI Outlet Sale going on right now through Feb. 23, and in it, members can save an extra $20 off any purchase of $100 on eligible products. If you're looking for late-season outerwear, you're in luck: Marmot's lightweight insulated vest is on sale for $105 right now, and it'll become just $85 after the bonus discount.
The Marmot Ares Down Vest is already 30% off, but will now be 43% off after all discounts are applied. All you have to do is log into your REI membership account and use the code OUTFEB26 at checkout. While Marmot is best known for its tents and down-filled sleeping bags, the brand’s expertise with down has frequently spilled over into outerwear. Note that this jacket is still being sold for its full price of $150 at Nordstrom and other popular outlets, which makes REI the best place to get it.
Marmot Ares Down Vest, $85 (was $150) at REI
What Shoppers Should Know
- Sizes Available: From small to 2XL
- Color Options: 3
- Fabric: 100% recycled nylon weave
- Down: 700-fill-power blend of 80% recycled down and 20% Kapok flower down
- Pockets: 3; two side hand pockets and an interior pocket, all zippered
- Best Use Case: This is the perfect piece for staying warm on chilly days without getting bogged down by heavy gear.
Marmot’s Ares Down Vest is stitched with care, incorporating three zippered pockets (including one on the interior), a drawcord at the hem, and an extended collar for extra protection around the neck. The 700-fill-power interior uses a responsible mix of Marmot’s thermal-insulating Kapok flower down and recycled down.
The vest is available in three different styles, each composed of three complementary colors. While officially referred to as a “modern-retro look,” there’s more obvious borrowing of the palettes and styles of Marmot's outdoor gear. You’ll look great in one of these chilling around the campground, during your morning woodsy walk, or while holding a steaming cup of coffee on your deck in the mornings.
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What Shoppers Are Saying
Shoppers are overall pretty happy with the Ares vest. One called the vest a “tough, rugged, quality item.” They also added that “The vest is comfortable and well made.” What more could one ask for in a vest like this?
The Marmot Ares Down Vest is yours for just $85 while the REI Outlet Sale is live, now through Feb. 23.