REI's 'Excellent' Down Hybrid Jacket Is Over $80 Off, and It's a Lifesaver on Cold Days
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Why We Love This Deal
REI’s Last-Minute Gifts sale is winding down, slated to wrap up on Dec. 22. Since it began, warm outerwear has been one of the most sought-after categories, especially down jackets built for real winter conditions. One of the biggest standouts has been this goose down-synthetic hybrid insulated jacket made by REI's own Co-op brand. During the sale, it's over $80 off, and it's a great daily driver for winter.
The REI Co-op Stormhenge 850 Down Hybrid Jacket is now just $195, a 30% discount off its full price of $279. If you want one jacket that can handle the cold without overthinking mid and base layers, this is the jacket you're looking for. It's cut a little longer, it's waterproof, and the REI faithful loves it, showering it with positive reviews that have earned it a top-rated badge.
REI Co-op Stormhenge 850 Down Hybrid Jacket, $195 (was $279) at REI
What Shoppers Should Know
- Colors: Black, orange
- Sizes: Small to 3XL
- Materials: 94% recycled ripstop nylon, 3% nylon, 3% polyester
- Fill: 850-fill-power goose down, recycled polyester insulation
- Water Resistance: PFAS-free durable water repellent (DWR)
- Fit: Relaxed
- Weight: 1.8 pounds
- Ventilation: Pit zips
- Best Use: Freezing temps, snowsports, hiking, everyday wear
This jacket is made for true winter protection without having to commit to a bulky parka. It blends high-loft 850-fill goose down with strategically placed synthetic insulation, all wrapped in REI’s HydroWall DWR waterproof, yet breathable, shell. This means it blocks wind and rain like a ski jacket but still delivers the warmth and packability of a premium puffer. Pit zips, sealed seams, and a helmet-compatible hood make it equally at home on the slopes or a cold, wet commute to work.
Compared to other jackets featured in REI’s sale—like the Magma down jacket or the Campwell Rain Jacket—this one sits higher on the performance ladder, without costing Patagonia parka prices. Each of these is an excellent lightweight or non-winter option, but the Stormhenge is built for mixed conditions: snow, sleet, freezing rain, and long days outside. This makes it especially appealing for skiers, snowboarders, winter hikers, and city commuters who don’t want to swap jackets depending on the forecast.
The real advantage here is the down and waterproof combo, which is pretty rare at this price. Comparable waterproof-down hybrids from brands like Patagonia, Arc’teryx, or The North Face typically land in the $300 to $450 (plus) range, and often use lower-fill down or skip features like pit zips. At under $200, this is one of the few jackets that legitimately replaces both a puffer and a shell.
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What Shoppers Are Saying
This hybrid jacket has a solid 200-plus reviews with five-star ratings, and overwhelmingly, shoppers agree it's worth the price, given its "excellent" performance and warmth. One shopper who took it up a mountain said it “kept me so warm during a 20-degree trek,” and that the “pit zips definitely helped when you need to dump heat.”
Another said that even in the low 20s, with only a T-shirt underneath, “it maintains warmth and blocks cold air 100%” out.
This current sale price ends Dec. 22, so don’t wait around until the last second to pick up one of these hybrid down jackets.