Patagonia's 'Buttery Soft' Insulated Hoodie Is 50% Off Right Now
Men’s Journal aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission.
Why We Love This Deal
Although Patagonia only hosts a couple of "official" sales per year, that doesn't mean its deals section dries up. Lately, past-season jacket models have been dropping in price to clear shelf space for the brand's new Powslayer snow and ski gear and upcoming spring drops. This half-fleece-half-ripstop hoodie is a standout—it's 50% off and comes in two colors.
The Patagonia Re-Tool Hybrid Fleece Hoody is on sale for $164, a 50% discount from its normal price of $329. This isn’t just a good deal—we'd go as far as calling it the best deal on the Patagonia site, and it's even cheaper here than at REI. It's on sale in black and a cool rusty orange color, but many of the site's jackets have been depleted as people shop the sale, and this one is likely to follow.
Patagonia Re-Tool Hybrid Fleece Hoody, $164 (was $329) at Patagonia
What Shoppers Should Know
- Colorways Available: 2, both on sale
- Sizes Available: XS-2XL
- Upper Body: 7.8-ounce 100% recycled polyester fleece
- Lower Body: 1.4-ounce, 20-denier 100% recycled polyester ripstop
- Insulation: PrimaLoft Gold (100% recycled polyester)
The Re-Tool Hybrid Fleece has a multi-part construction with a midweight 7.8-ounce polyester fleece fabric on the upper portion paired with a lightweight yet durable polyester ripstop fabric on the lower portion and the hood.
Patagonia's fleece is plush and comfortable—a major highlight of this jacket—and the polyester ripstop features a DWR finish to block light precipitation, keeping you dry. Better yet, the lower half of the fleece is stuffed with synthetic PrimaLoft insulation, so it’ll trap heat and keep you warmer than most other fleeces, which typically lack insulation.
That’s where the “hybrid” in the name comes from: This layer is a mashup between a traditional fleece and an insulated puffer. The adjustable hood provides additional protection and warmth around your head, and three pockets (all zippered) give you convenient storage while out and about.
Related: The North Face's 'Warm and Comfortable' Packable Jacket Is Now Nearly $70 Off
What Shoppers Are Saying
Patagonia shoppers have been absolutely blown away by this jacket’s fabric. One shopper called it “buttery soft,” and another said, “The fleece is some of the softest that Patagonia has made.” Another agreed, calling it “the lightest, coziest jacket I’ve ever put on.”
But the plush fleece isn’t the only highlight. Shoppers also love the jacket’s versatility, and they note that it works great as a casual everyday jacket or as a midlayer underneath a waterproof shell in more demanding conditions. One called it “a great all-around jacket” for fall through spring.
At half off, Patagonia’s Re-Tool Hybrid Fleece Hoody is an absolute bargain for a warm, weather-resistant layer, and you’ll be glad to have it ready in your closet when nasty winter weather rolls in. Scoop it now—a deal this good is sure to sell out soon.