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Why We Love This Deal
Eddie Bauer is having a moment right now, simultaneously rocking its End of Season sale, and its much louder event—an extra 50% off clearance—which is grabbing the most attention. These timely events will help you warm up, as half the country is experiencing frigid temperatures, and the one updated heritage-worthy piece you’ll need in your collection is this reimagined 1936 down bomber jacket, which is half off right now.
Eddie Bauer’s 1936 Model Down Bomber Jacket is on sale for $115, a 50% savings opportunity off its regular price of $229. Using a timeless bomber jacket as the foundation, the brand infused quilted down into this piece, making it so warm, you’ll swear you were wearing a parka. It also has 90 five-star ratings from satisfied customers.
Eddie Bauer 1936 Skyliner Model Down Bomber Jacket, $115 (was $229) at Eddie Bauer
What Shoppers Should Know
- Type: Quilted down bomber
- Colors: Black, tan
- Sizes: S to 2XL
- Fits: Regular, tall
- Insulation: 650-fill premium down
- Best For: Cooler days, heritage and rugged looks, workwear, casual fits
Taking a classic bomber jacket, Eddie Bauer updated it for the modern man, insulating it with 650-fill premium down quilting for a heartier wear, while keeping a timeless rib-knit collar, hem, and cuffs, and using a machine-washable shell for convenient upkeep. The Skylier was first introduced to us back in 1936 as the brand’s debut coat—making it one of the most important pieces in EB’s capsule (America’s first puffy jacket). The jacket takes that legacy one step further for a more streamlined look and feel.
This original-style piece is the one the brand keeps in rotation, and though it’s currently priced higher than other affordable bombers, like REI’s Campwell model or this Michael Kors from Nordstrom Rack, what you do get is one that functions almost better than it looks. It’s a rugged classic look that comes close to the cost of most synthetic bombers from no-name brands.
Related: REI’s ‘Amazingly Warm’ Packable Down Jacket Is Now Nearly $80 Off in All Colors
What Wearers Are Saying
With 91% of owners saying they would recommend this to a friend (noteworthy negatives were sizing issues), it’s a pretty reasonable bet that this jacket is a true winner, hitting on both form and function. One wearer said this bomber has a “classic look” that is not only “timeless,” but performs well thanks to its “warm” and “durable” build, with a quilting pattern that is much better than others nowadays.
“Well-made,” said another, who noted it’s a “very warm, waterproof, and works well in our climate.” They even said it’s “a lot warmer than [my] Carhart.”
Don’t wait around to grab this modernized 1936 Skyliner down bomber, as it’s already sold out in a few sizes in the mushroom color, and the black will likely follow suit. Grab an updated piece of EB history now, and it’ll last you for years to come.
