Columbia Gear on Sale, Up to 55% Off at Altrec.com

I’m a big fan of Columbia because their products are durable, practical, and functional. I don’t even mind that Columbia clothes, shoes, and bags have (relatively) plain designs because they’re just so well-built, they feel like the most stylish useful things ever.

So I was happy to see that outdoor clothing-focused online store Altrec.com is having a special sale on Columbia gear right now. From jackets to pants to athletic shoes, they’re offering up to 55% off on all kinds of Columbia gear for men, women, and kids!

Of course my first stop was at the bags department and I found this amazing deal on what looks like a great everyday bag – the Columbia Women’s Azza II Messenger – Large:

Clockwise from top left: the Columbia Women’s Azza II Messenger in dark plum, in white / mud, in lagoon, and in fossil / mud

It’s pretty big (13″ x 11″ x 5.5″), its shoulder strap is padded, and it’s got at least two other pockets aside from the two cargo pockets that are already visible from the front. That means you can fit a lot of stuff in it, it’s not so much of a pain on the shoulder when it’s fully loaded, and all those compartments will help keep you and your things organized.

The review at the Altrec website says that the Columbia Women’s Azza II Messenger is “the perfect replacement for a purse and work bag” so I know this is just the bag to carry you from the work week to the weekend.

With the great deal that Altrec is offering on this bag, I’m amazed that they still have at least four colors of the Columbia Women’s Azza II Messenger to choose from. What I’m even more amazed at is that the color that I want (the dark plum) is the one with the largest discount!

The Columbia Women’s Azza II Messenger in dark plum is $16.09, the white / mud is $21.49, while the last two colors are at the regular price of $35.95.

This bag isn’t the only thing on sale – get more great deals and steals at the Columbia sale at Altrec.com.