When Winter does its worst, there are few things better than embracing the warmth of a puffy jacket. However, extra padding doesn’t mean that you’ll be forced to waddle like a penguin. Here are some of our favorite puffer jackets for people who want to stay both warm and active during the holidays.
The Best Active Puffer Jackets to Keep You Warm All Winter: 2017/2018
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Snowfield Hybrid by Columbia
The silver Omni-Heat interior reflects warmth and teams up with wicking, breathable fabric and 700-fill goose-down insulation in the upper core and hood to keep you cozy. ($180, columbia.com)
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Merlinloft Eclipse Vest by Icebreaker
Light and slim-fit enough for everyday wear, this vest brings the ultimate warmth with active-ready merino wool-polyester blend. Machine washable. ($180, icebreaker.com)
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Down Vest by Lands’ End
Chevron quilting in this 600-fill down vest keeps your core warm yet chic, and a water-resistant finish accounts for unpredictable weather. ($49, landsend.com)
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Soleil Reversible Down Vest by Obermeyer
A vest of happy contradictions: water-resistant yet breathable, packable yet substantial, plus reversible. You’ll have options when the going gets cold. ($159, obermeyer.com)
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Micro Puff Hoody by Patagonia
With water-resistant, windproof protection plus synthetic fill, you won’t believe that only 8oz of packable rip-stop jacket protects you from the elements. The lightest packable protection yet. ($299, patagonia.com)
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Cascadia Thermal by Brooks
Cold-weather runs can be tough, but not when you’ve got a wind- and water-resistant top layer that’s not bulky and breathes perfectly. ($160, brooksrunning.com)
The silver Omni-Heat interior reflects warmth and teams up with wicking, breathable fabric and 700-fill goose-down insulation in the upper core and hood to keep you cozy. ($180, columbia.com)
Merlinloft Eclipse Vest by Icebreaker
Light and slim-fit enough for everyday wear, this vest brings the ultimate warmth with active-ready merino wool-polyester blend. Machine washable. ($180, icebreaker.com)
Down Vest by Lands' End
Chevron quilting in this 600-fill down vest keeps your core warm yet chic, and a water-resistant finish accounts for unpredictable weather. ($49, landsend.com)
Soleil Reversible Down Vest by Obermeyer
A vest of happy contradictions: water-resistant yet breathable, packable yet substantial, plus reversible. You’ll have options when the going gets cold. ($159, obermeyer.com)
Micro Puff Hoody by Patagonia
With water-resistant, windproof protection plus synthetic fill, you won’t believe that only 8oz of packable rip-stop jacket protects you from the elements. The lightest packable protection yet. ($299, patagonia.com)
Cascadia Thermal by Brooks
Cold-weather runs can be tough, but not when you’ve got a wind- and water-resistant top layer that’s not bulky and breathes perfectly. ($160, brooksrunning.com)
