Patagonia's 'Lightweight' Rain Jacket Is Nearly 50% Off at REI Right Now
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Why We Love This Deal
It’s raining jacket deals. Over the past few days, we’ve spotted everything from classic leather jackets to name-brand insulated layers on sale. If you’re dealing with rain in your area, this storm of deals has something for you. We found a Patagonia rain jacket that's nearly 50% off at REI.
The Patagonia Boulder Fork Rain Jacket is on sale for $120, a 47% discount from its normal price of $229. This jacket is available in a handsome green colorway at that price, and there’s a wide spread of sizes in stock.
Patagonia Boulder Fork Rain Jacket, $120 (was $229) at REI
What Shoppers Should Know
- Colorways Available: 1 on sale, 3 additional at full price
- Sizes Available: XS-2XL
- Construction: 3-layer (3L)
- Fabric: Recycled ripstop polyester, tricot backing
The Boulder Fork has a three-layer construction, meaning it’s built with a durable outer shell fabric, then a waterproof membrane, and then a third textile layer that serves as an inner lining and protects the membrane from contact with your body. It’s the most robust way to build a rain jacket and offers several benefits, including reliable water protection and lower weight. The Boulder Fork features a durable outer layer made from recycled polyester ripstop, and its inner liner is made from a tricot fabric that has a slightly soft texture for a comfortable feel. The jacket has a DWR finish on the outside, so raindrops bead up and roll off, rather than soaking into the material.
The included hood has a visor and a cinch-able drawcord for extra protection in really gnarly conditions. Plus, the Velcro cuffs and cinch-able hem (the drawcord is located in the front hand pockets) help you get a snug fit that blocks out the weather. The dual hand pockets are zippered and waterproof, and as one reviewer pointed out, the zippered chest pocket is spacious enough to accommodate a phone. At 13.7 ounces, the Boulder Fork is slightly lighter than Patagonia’s other highly popular three-layer jacket, the Torrentshell.
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What Shoppers Are Saying
Shoppers have been really happy with the Boulder Fork’s performance, and several put it to the test in the famously rainy locales around the Pacific Northwest. One shopper noted the jacket “kept me and my clothes completely dry” during a multi-day visit to Olympic National Park, for example. Another shopper said its “materials and execution are perfect,” and a third reviewer preferred it to Patagonia’s acclaimed Torrentshell rain layer because this jacket has a chest pocket that can fit a phone. They also noted it’s “lightweight and packs well.”
But you don’t have to venture off the beaten path to appreciate the Boulder Fork jacket’s rain protection. One shopper noted it “has a nice fit for wearing as a shell day to day.”
Rainy weather doesn’t have to derail your day. With the Patagonia Boulder Fork Rain Jacket in your closet, you can stay comfortable and dry no matter where you’re headed, and at just $120, it’s a serious deal for a sturdy rain layer. Snag yours today before your size sells out.