My mom and grandma are obsessed with this cozy packable coat, down to $38

My mom and grandmother are both incredibly difficult to shop for, and they both have wildly different tastes. Well, except for when it comes to no-fuss, easy-to-clean, comfortable clothing. Exhibit A? A couple of years ago, I gifted my mom a coat that my grandma ended up loving so much that she asked for one herself — and now they can't stop wearing it. The joke's on me, though: When I got the Amazon Essentials Lightweight Puffer Coat, I (happily) paid full price. But right now, it's nearly 40% off in certain sizes and shades.

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Amazon Essentials Lightweight Puffer Coat

$38$62Save $24

This water-resistant puffer is available in 20 gorgeous colors, including trendy olive. 

$38 at Amazon

Why is this a good deal? 💰

This cute coat is under $40 in several sizes and colors, making it an über-affordable option for anyone looking to further winterize their wardrobe. With other brand-name puffer jackets coming in at up to $300 (or more), forking over just $38 is a steal.

Why do I need this? 🤔

The Amazon Essentials Lightweight Puffer Coat is perfect for those tricky times of the year when it's too hot for your thickest coat but not yet warm enough for a wool jacket. It's light and airy — so much so that you can pack it into an included pouch for easy stowing. It hits just under your hips, so it'll cover your bum, plus it has strategically placed stitching that creates a long, lean silhouette.

My mother, who normally sticks with her tried-and-true North Face coat, wore her Amazon Essentials puffer nearly every day in late fall and early winter, and even on some strangely warm days we've had over the past month. The rest of the time, she keeps it in her car in case she's coming home late from work and wants a warmer layer than what she already has on. Meanwhile, my grandmother — who would never wear something she doesn't think is the epitome of comfort — wears hers every chance she gets.

This puffer is excellent for travel too — it can fit into a pouch smaller than a laptop, so you can easily stow it in a carry-on. Plus, it weighs next to nothing.

What reviewers say 💬

My mom and grandma aren't the only ones raving about this adorable puffer — over 13,000 five-star reviewers are head over heels too.

Pros 👍

"This coat is the perfect travel coat," shared one jet-setter. "Extremely lightweight and still provided me enough warmth to stand outside for a phone call in 40-degree weather. I live in the South and hate carrying heavy coats while inside shopping. I carried this one for 30 minutes at a mall and barely noticed I was carrying it. It is my new favorite thing."

A frequent flyer added: "I am a flight attendant and this jacket is great for compacting into a small bag for luggage! Also super warm! It's very thin and doesn’t look like it would be warm, but it definitely is!"

Another added: "I love, love, love this coat ... fits like it was made just for me. This coat is super stylish and warm. I love the variety of colors — it was hard to choose. I have spent way more money on 'high-end' coats that really cannot hold a candle to this coat."

Cons 👎

A few shoppers take issue with the zipper. "I love the feel of the coat," shared one five-star reviewer. But, "the zipper sticks and I have to fiddle with it." However, they added that it "looks great" and is "slimming."

Another shopper said the included travel pouch was too small: "The only downside is that the bag is not for this size of coat. It should be a lot bigger."

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Amazon Essentials Lightweight Puffer Coat

$52$62Save $10

Prefer classic black? It's also on sale if you're willing to pay a bit more.

$52 at Amazon

The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.

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