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Why We Love This Deal
The North Face makes some of the best rain jackets, period. Men’s Journal even highlighted the brand’s Summit Series Futurelight Papasura jacket recently for its lightweight body and effectiveness, but that jacket costs $240, even on sale.
For a much better price and similar overall experience, it’s worth checking out The North Face’s Alta Vista Rain Jacket that REI is selling for just $100. At 28% off, it’s a great deal for anyone looking for an ultra-packable rain jacket that can handle late summer and early fall temperatures like nobody’s business.
The North Face Alta Vista Rain Jacket, $100 (was $140) at REI
What Shoppers Should Know
- Sizes Available: Small through 3XL
- Color Options: Only 3 of the Alta Vista’s 8 color options are on sale right now, which include two blues and a green.
- How Many Pockets Are There?: 4
- Best Use Case: The Alta Vista is a great option for hot, rainy days, including as an afterthought due to its incredibly packable nature.
The Alta Vista Rain Jacket is a super lightweight jacket with a drawcord hood, one interior and three exterior pockets, and the all-essential pit zips that allow your own moisture to flow out of the jacket’s shell comfortably. It’s a breathable, sporty jacket that lends itself to summer and early fall wearing.
Yet, what makes the Alta Vista particularly appealing is how it functions when you’re not wearing it. It folds down into a small pack, reminiscent of the size of a student’s pencil bag, despite the hip-length back and 2.5-layer shell of the jacket. That makes it incredibly easy to pack for those sudden, unpredictable rains that drag so many of us down.
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What Shoppers Are Saying
The Alta Vista is popular at REI, with 89% of reviewers recommending it. As one wearer put it, the Alta Vista is “dry but not warming,” which is just perfect for humid hikes or rainy summer and even springtime commutes.
Another review—a runner—said the jacket was great for rainy-day jogs. “This Alta Vista held up very well, and thanks to the pit zips, I was able to vent out some of my excess body heat during my jog.”
The Alta Vista Rain Jacket is 28% off for the time being. But, as it is a popular jacket and the season is right for it, don’t expect the Alta Vista to stay in stock for long.
