I Love My Packable Puffer Jacket From Simons—And It’s On Sale Right Now!

Puffer jackets are pretty much synonymous with Canadian winter—and for good reason. Warm and comfortable, they're filled with cozy down (either real or synthetic) that keep us toasty through the coldest days of the season. Plus, they come in a wide array of trendy silhouettes that help make winter a little more bearable.

I already own an incredibly warm three-quarter length parka from Canadian brand Soia & Kyo. (See our favourite Canadian winter coats and learn what factors we consider when calling a brand Canadian, if you're interested). But I was looking for something lighter and more transitional—something I could wear in the fall, winter and potentially even early spring. And while I adore my Soia & Kyo jacket, travelling with it is inconvenient since it's so bulky.

And so, I started looking for a lightweight, packable puffer. I eventually landed on the Contemporaine Packable Reprocessed Nylon 3/4 Puffer Jacket from Quebec-based retailer Simons. I bought this puffer at full price several months ago, but it's currently on sale for $130 (21% off).

The jacket comes in navy, black, cream, light khaki, burgundy and pink.

It's impressively warm, considering how thin it is compared to other puffers, and I love that it packs down small enough to fit easily into a carry-on. The silhouette hits just above the knees and has a high collar and built-in hood, so it offers plenty of protection from the elements. With a thinner long-sleeve top, it's been comfortable to wear in temperatures ranging from 5°C to -5°C. With considerable layering, I've also worn it in temperatures as low as -15°C. The sizing runs a bit large, which makes layering easy.

With a nylon shell and filling made from a mix of feathers and down sourced from farms certified for responsible practises, it's also relatively eco-conscious.

I haven't washed it yet, but when I do, it'll go straight in the washing machine (read our guide on how to wash a puffer at home). I've worn it in light rain with no issues. One last thing that's worth mentioning is that the nylon shell is rather durable. Case in point: It's been incredibly icy in Toronto this winter, and I slipped and fell down on a patch of ice recently, scraping my jacket on the sidewalk in the process. I was pleasantly surprised to see there wasn't a scratch on the shell.

All in all, I'm really happy with this purchase and how much use I've gotten out of it. It's significantly more affordable than puffers from brands like Lululemon and Aritzia, and in my opinion, just as stylish.