REI Co Op Stormhenge 850 Down Jacket Review: Pros And Cons

The REI Co Op Stormhenge 850 Down Jacket was the first thing I ever tried wearing from an REI store and to this day, I still wear and use it, and not just on hikes and nature travels, but also in everyday life. In this review, what I’m going to cover is why this jacket is truly amazing and why I highly recommend it, especially since it’s available for much less now than it was when I purchased it.

Basic info:

• Company: REI
• Price: $279 (check price/colors)
• Waterproof? Yes.
• Windproof? Yes.
• My rating: 5 out of 5! Click here to get the same jacket.

My experiences with this jacket:

At the time of this review, I’m used the REI Co Op Stormhenge 850 Jacket for over 10 years, and when I say used I mean on many different road trips, and outdoor enviornments which really put it to the test. The fact that I am still using the same exact jacket 10 years hence already says a lot but let me summarize it:

I got it in 2013 around February while exploring the Pacific Coast Highway. As I progressed further north along the highway, the weather got colder and colder and being that I love hiking, I knew that if I wanted to continue exploring the northern areas of states like Oregon and Washington, I’d need some warm clothing. 

The moment I decided to get the REI Co Op Stormhenge 850 Down Jacket, I was in the Portland area getting ready to set out on a hike in the Columbia River Gorge area, but I needed a very warm jacket that was fit for the weather, and enviornment. I was immedietly recommended to get the REI Co Op Stormhenge 850 Down Jacket.

At the time, I was almost entirely sold on it, but I also asked him if “there was anything warmer”. He assured me this jacket was all I needed, but if I was really looking for an even warmer jacket, he suggested the Columbia Last Tracks Insulated Jacket.

I was conflicted on which one to get, so I ended up getting both. I also got myself some waterproof socks there called Showers Pass Waterproof Socks, which would prove to be a very smart investment too as I expected my feet to get wet in the hikes that would ensue.

First impressions:

Immediately after getting out of the store, I put on this jacket and I was floored by how:

• Comfortable it was.
• How warm I felt despite the nearly freezing temperatures outside.
• How protected I felt.
• How ready and reenergized I was to continue my road trip.
• I almost entirely ignored the other jacket I got (and I’ve only used it 2-3 times in a few years. Never had the need to).

This is how I still feel today when I (still) wear the REI Co Op Stormhenge 850 Down Jacket. As I made way further north, into Washington, and checked out some truly cool places like High Steel Bridge and other cool spots, I was extremely glad that I purchased this jacket, because at NO point in time did I ever feel the cold of the Pacific Northwest while wearing it. In fact, this would continue to be the feeling I’d get every time I would put it on.

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10 years hence:

This jacket remains my top one to wear for winter activities, especially for the outdoors (I wear it in the city as well during the winter time). For the 10 years since I purchased this jacket, here’s where I’ve worn it:

• In these nature spots outside New York City (obviously during winter time).
• I literally bike in the winter in NYC with this jacket on.
• I’ve worn it all throughout my western Canada road trip.
• I’ve worn it while driving/hiking through the Canadian Rockies.
• I’ve worn it across my second road trip across the western US states.
• I wear it for hikes in upstate New York, like the Catskill Mountains.
• I wore it when I was on a Utah road trip across the Mighty 5 (winter time).
• I wore it in Bryce Canyon National Park (right).
• I wore it in Canyonlands National Park too.

In every single circumstance, this jacket has over delivered on protection.

• It’s kept me dry in many wet environments.
• It’s protected me from rainy weather countless times.
• It’s kept me warm no matter how cold the weather ever got wherever I went.
• I literally only wear this jacket over a regular t shirt and I’m fully protected.
• I don’t even sweat in it, and this is another major convenience it holds.

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My video review:

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Why I got myself a 2nd jacket like this:

Because I loved this jacket so much that I felt I needed a second in case the first one ever got worn out or went out of stock. I’ve included proof of that in the photos. The first one still hasn’t been worn out by any means and I still use it fully, but keep the second one ready to go just in case. To this day I still have yet to use the 2nd one, showcasing the durability and long lasting benefits of the first.

Pros:

• Rainproof.
• Wind proof.
• Very comfortable
• I hardly sweat in it
• Easy to wear
• Easy to put on, take off
• Gives you an almost full protection from the cold.

Cons:

• Nothing really major worth noting.

Conclusions:

I absolutely love this jacket and throughout this review, as I writing up on all the times I’ve worn it, it brought back many nostalgic memories of my adventures with it. I fully intend to keep using this jacket for as long as possible and while I know there’s other awesome winter jackets out there, I can’t help but feel that the REI Co Op Stormhenge 850 Down Jacket is one of the best there is out there.

The reviews on it are also very high and I’m not surprised to see that. I hope this review of the jacket has been helpful. If you’re on the fence about buying it, I assure you, it’s a great purchase, especially since it’s available for so much less now than it was originally. For me, it’s a clear 5 out of 5 stars!

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If you have questions about, let me know!