winter

In Hawaii, there’s no need for a winter jacket because it never gets that cold. But there are trips to the mainland where the point is to experience the cold of winter. Because of this, you probably don’t want to pay top dollar for the latest and greatest winter clothing trends. Enter Zappos.

Now that winter is making way for spring, Zappos is clearing out its winter wardrobe. You can find greatly discounted winter gear from Patagonia, The North Face, Columbia, and more. There are great bargins to be had and with free shipping (both ways if you don’t like your purchase), your satisfaction is guaranteed.

After looking through the huge selection from different brands, I picked up The North Face Men’s Flathead Triclimate Jacket in asphalt grey.

I like the 2-in-1 jackets with a waterproof outer shell and a removable, warm inner lining. With this flexibility, you can wear what’s needed depending on the weather. Good for snow and skiing, windy conditions, or to wear just when it’s chilly. What caught my eye was the texture of the Flathead’s textiles. The materials for both the outer and inner jackets have some tactile qualities, and I like the neutral grey with a pop of yellow. The inner jacket can easily be worn by itself, and the yellow zipper pulls add just enough accent.

A small word of caution regarding the color accuracy for this Flathead Triclimate Jacket. The yellow accent of the asphalt grey color is more mustardy than yellow. Even in the pictures I took, the yellow appears brightish, almost neon in some cases especially on the zipper pulls, but really it’s more like a Colman Mustard yellow. Even the asphalt grey color varies with the lighting, but in general, the outer jacket is a lighter shade of grey with the inner jacket a darker grey.

And because it’s from Zappos, the order shipped to Hawaii in a matter of days for free. The price? 30% off (if you catch the specials). Gotta love The North Face from Zappos.

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