Five cozy winter coat deals

Spring is just around the corner, and that means coat sales are heating up right along with the temperature. Here are five winter coat sales worth a look. 

A woman huddles under her coat as she makes her way through the cold in New York. Warmer temperatures are on the way, which means deep discounts on winter gear, including coats.

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By Lou Carlozo, Contributor

February 23, 2013

As winter continues to flex its muscle in many parts of the country, winter coat deals are heating up. So here we've rounded up an array of suitable outdoor wear including coats from The North Face, Tommy Hilfiger, and Sean John. Looking for more winter jackets on the cheap? Be sure to check out our daily clothing deals.

  1. Columbia Men's Gate Racer Soft-Shell Jacket
     Store: 6pm
     Price: $60 with free shipping
     Lowest By: $7

    Is It Worth It?: If it's 7 below out, then this is the jacket for you, as it's $7 below the lowest price we could find. Available in Collegiate Navy (pictured), Black, or Light Grey, and in sizes M to XXL, this Editors' Choice coat is made of 96% polyester and 4% elastane. It features a single zip pocket on the arm, adjustable hook-and-loop, front zip closure, and more.

  2. The North Face Men's Odyssey Triclimate 3-in-1 Jacket
     Store: Dick's Sporting Goods
     Price: $119.99 in-cart with free shipping
     Lowest By: $20

    Is It Worth It?: Even the thermometer can't plummet as fast as the price on this Editors' Choice jacket from The North Face. While this coat lists for $199.99, it drops to $119.99 the moment you add it to you cart. It features a removable, fully adjustable hood, Napoleon chest pocket, internal security pocket, pit zip venting, and more. This jacket is available in Blue (pictured), Red, or Black, and sizes S to XXL, although not in all size/color combinations.

  3. Tommy Hilfiger Women's Down Jacket
     Store: Overstock
     Price: $82.99 with free shipping
     Lowest By: $7

    Is It Worth It?: Tommy Hilfiger nails right combination of chic style and reasonable price, and this deal makes the price part even more attractive. This women's jacket is water-resistant, machine washable jacket and features a removable hood, down filling, 100% nylon shell, and more. It's available in Winter White (pictured), Black, or Hot Cocoa, and sizes XS to XL, although not in all size/color combinations.

  4. Sean John Men's Wool Jacket
     Store: Dr. Jays
     Price: $39.99 with $4.95 s&h
     Lowest By: $22

    Is It Worth It?: The next cheapest option on this comfy wool jacket will have you paying 50% more, so grab it while you can. Originally priced at $182.50, It features a full front zipper closure with additional button-down closure, and is made of 60% wool, 35% polyester, and more. This jacket is available in Grey and sizes M to XL.

  5. Backcountry Semi-Annual Sale

     Discount: Up to 76% off
     Shipping: From $7 or free shipping on orders over $50
     Expires: February 27

    Is It Worth It?: This sale is among the best we've seen from Backcountry in the past year; though the banner says up to 50% off, we did find greater discounts within. Included in our picks from the sale this week are The North Face Men's Varius Guide Jacket in five colors (Asphalt Grey pictured) for $99.48 and The North Face Women's Windwall 1 Fleece Jacket in Brown or Blue for $59.95. The Windfall 1 is windproof and recommended for active winterwear and layering and The Varius Guide Jacket has a waterproof rating of 25 PSI and is recommended for skiing, alpine climbing, and mountaineering.

This article first appeared in Dealnews.com

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