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Arc’teryx Cerium SL Down Hoodie, $300 (was $450)
Why do we like this deal?
REI’s latest weather report: It’s raining Arc’teryx deals. Right now, the “velvet” Arc’teryx baselayer is over 40% off, and the iconic Atom and Beta jackets are also on sale with significant discounts. But if you want maximum warmth with minimum weight – a jacket that will take you from fall to spring in cold conditions – then you need to check out the Cerium, which is now available at an unbeatable price.
The Arc’teryx Cerium SL Down Hoodie is on sale for $300 – that’s $150 off its usual price of $450 (33% markdown). REI is the only place to find this incredible deal: This jacket is still at full price at Arc’teryx, and other retailers have barely any sizes left in stock. Only one colorway gets this sale price, but REI has a full spread of sizes from XS to 2XL in stock.
Arc’teryx Cerium SL Down Hoodie, $300 at REI (was $450)
What shoppers need to know
- fabric: 10d pertex nylon
- insulation: 1000-fill-power goose down, Coreloft synthetic insulation
- weight: 8.57 ounces
Arc’teryx positions the Cerium as a high-performance, packable jacket designed for “low-output” activities in cold conditions. I know what you’re thinking: It’s just another puffer jacket. Let me stop you right there.
Inside those baffles, Cerium is filled with 1000-fill-power European swans. Most of the top-tier down jackets I cover max out at 750 fill power – this provides off-the-charts warmth. But it’s not just the people at the bottom who are working. Arc’teryx also placed synthetic CoreLoft insulation in high-moisture areas, such as under the arms, to keep sweat from soaking through the down and ruining its insulation properties. It’s all encased in a nylon shell fabric that saves weight, and key features like an adjustable hood and hem help you prevent drafts.
Plus, it’s comfortable and warm as well as lightweight and built for performance. This will be an essential pack item for high-altitude hiking and backpacking trips, but its cozy feel will come in handy any time you’re dealing with cold weather, and you can definitely wear it casually too. In fact, its impressive insulation may allow you to skip a layer in cold conditions – you can layer it over a t-shirt or base layer and stay cozy in the cold.
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what shoppers are saying
Arc’teryx has a stellar reputation for making well-designed gear, and shoppers say the Cerium definitely lives up to that high standard. One called it an “extremely high quality jacket with excellent fit.” Another shopper was surprised by its “super light” feel – no easy feat for a fully insulated down jacket – and she also liked its “breathable and warm” design.
My advice? Take advantage of this rare 33% discount and get the Cerium Jacket now. When the temperatures drop this fall, you’ll be glad to have this ultra-warm, high-performance layer in your wardrobe. And it’ll feel even better to wear it knowing you rated it lower than everyone else.
buy more deals
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