Big news for anyone into outerwear: by some blessed occurance of Cyber Monday-related miraculousness, the Barbour jacket that inspired a generation of imitators is on sale. We’re talking, of course, about the Barbour Bedale, one of the most iconic pieces of outerwear this side of the trench coat. Right this very second, the Bedale is available for 20% off its original price over at Backcountry.com, which knocks a decent $80-ish off a jacket you’ll be wearing for years—maybe decades—to come.
Sure, you’ll need an account at Backcountry to access the deal—the discount won’t even show up until it’s in your cart—but creating one takes approximately three seconds (literal, not metaphorical) and, again, the Bedale is the kind of jacket destined for heirloom status, which seems like good ROI, even in the context of my utter lack of practical investment expertise.
If this particular Barbour jacket doesn’t ring any bells, here’s the low-down. Barbour, which has specialized in outerwear since 1894, first started making the Bedale in 1980 as a lighter-weight, shorter-length layer primarily intended for horseback riding in inclement weather. Soon enough, though, the Bedale’s waxed cotton exterior, corduroy collar, zipper-front, and massive bellows pockets caught on with the city crowd, too, making it an immediate hit for the British heritage label.
Four decades later, the Bedale is as sharp, tough, and technically proficient as ever. Its fit is roomy enough to layer beneath without adding extra bulk; its construction is tough as nails; and its waxed cotton shell does an impossibly good job at keeping you dry, without using a single PFA. (Even the re-waxing process can be sort of meditative, if you learn how to do it properly.)
Look, I’ll be the first to admit that 20% off isn’t exactly a staggering discount, especially in the context of the usual Cyber Week shenanigans. Under normal circumstances, I wouldn’t even get out of bed—or deign to flex my blogging fingers—for a discount below, like, half off. These are not normal circumstances, though, friends. The frenzy surrounding this week is fleeting by nature; most of the deals I’ve spotted are here today, gone tomorrow. So while the percentage you’re saving certainly could be higher, I’d be heartbroken if you woke up on Tuesday morning woefully oblivious about yesterday’s opportunity—to cop a Bedale of your own for a little less scratch than usual.
Will you encounter better discounts today? Undoubtedly. But I’d trust only a few of the items they apply to deliver even half the value of a full-price Bedale—which means one that’s 20% off is practically unbeatable.
Grab one for yourself at Backcountry.com.
More Cyber Monday Barbour Deals
Cyber Monday traditionally happens the Monday after Black Friday. (That’s December 2nd, for those keeping track at home.) That doesn’t mean stores will wait until then to launch their sales, but if one of your preferred retailers hasn’t gotten active by Black Friday, it’s worth checking in after the weekend.
