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The Powder Lite is Columbia's lightweight synthetic puffer, built with a water-resistant polyester shell and a reflective Omni-Heat lining that bounces body heat back. Heat Seal construction and bound hem and cuffs keep warmth in without much bulk, and the 26-inch center back length sits around the hip. It suits cool-weather walks, light snow and travel layering better than a heavy down coat, though it is not a deep-winter or wet-weather shell. Rivals in the same class, like the Patagonia Nano Puff or The North Face ThermoBall, cost more and pack smaller; the Powder Lite leans on the reflective lining for warmth per ounce rather than premium down.
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Owners treat the Powder Lite as a dependable light puffer for mild cold and layering, and many praise the reflective lining for warmth at low weight. Common complaints are that it runs small through the chest and that it is thinner than expected for real winter.
The Columbia Powder Lite is a women's puffy jacket with a water-resistant shell, made for cold weather and light snowfall. Heat Seal construction and binding at the hem and cuffs help keep the heat in.
The shell is Omni-Shield Storm Lite DP II fabric. The lining is Omni-Heat Reflective. The jacket is insulated and has an embroidered logo.
It has zippered hand pockets, elastic cuffs and a drawcord-adjustable hem.
