Now, let’s talk about the men’s travel jacket as part of the three-layer travel outfit concept. Because only this integrated approach provides maximum protection and comfort for the real tourist in any of the most extreme weather conditions.
Going on a hike or to conquer the rocks, to discover new cities or on a night out in the woods, the first thing you should take care of – a jacket for hiking! This is important if only because the external outfit always plays the role of reliable protection and insulation, depending on the situation.
The three-layer hiking outfit concept
Storm jackets for hiking are an outer protective layer
You don’t have to be caught in a storm at all for a storm jacket to come in handy. This model name suggests that the clothes are well protected from rain and wind. Of course, the storm jacket can be used not only for travel purposes, but also during the fall rains for walks in the city or for fishing.
Comfortable fit, which does not restrict movement, well thought-out protective elements, zippers and pockets – will make your hike comfortable and protect you from the weather.
Storm jackets for the cold season have an elongated fit, high collar to keep water out under the jacket, a warm fleece lining that can be detached from the jacket.
The main task of the storm jacket hiking –
watertightness and protection against moisture.
That is, for extra insulation you should take care of a separate garment that you wear under the jacket, namely fleece jacket.
A fleece jacket is a medium warming layer
Typically, these men’s sweatshirts are the most common version of clothing made of fleece, density 100 g/m2. No wonder, because thanks to the properties of the fabric, the jacket sits well on the body, keeps you warm and wicks away moisture. And thanks to the small density – the jacket is lightweight and easy to transport, because it does not take up much space in the backpack.
Fleece jackets are great as a “middle” layer of clothing for hiking trips in the cooler seasons. In such a jacket you will be comfortable to walk on relatively flat terrain without big differences in elevation, maintaining an average rhythm of physical activity.
If cool weather is combined with high humidity or precipitation, we recommend wearing a jacket or rain jacket over the men’s flip-flop. So you keep yourself from overcooling due to condensing moisture.
Thermal underwear or thermal bottom layer
The bottom layer – a thermal underwear, it is put on a naked body, its task is insulation and thermal regulation, which is provided by the removal of moisture from the body. Its functional tasks thermal underwear performs due to a special weave very thin, non-absorbent synthetic fiber, from which the material is made. Together, this whole three-layer construction protects against the external environment, keeps your body warm and wicks away moisture, leaving it dry even with heavy exercise in all kinds of bad weather. More about thermal underwear в
article “How to choose thermal underwear for tourism”.
Men’s travel jackets for tourism
The vest is a lighter version of external protection. It is also worn on two layers of clothing on thermal underwear or on a fleece and thermal underwear. Depending on the weather, you can vary the layers of clothing by removing or putting on a fleece. The vest can come in handy even in a summer hike in a windy parking lot, in winter on a bivouac or when a sudden cold spell in the off-season.
- In the range of almost all manufacturers of clothing for tourism and sports there are 1-2 or more models of insulated vests (filled with down, synthetic materials such as Primaloft, Coreloft) and sleeveless sleeves made of Polartec.
- Classic models of vests for men are made with a zipper on the whole length. Filled vest of down, so it does not take up much space, but at the same time, well warm in cold weather.
- Important ! All are designed to keep warmth around the traveler’s torso, leaving the arms open for physical activity.
- If you have to hike for a long time, choose a vest that does not restrict movement, sits well anatomically and covers the vulnerable places, particularly the waist. Typically, the travel models of men’s vests in the collar hidden hood, which can easily be released if necessary.
So, let’s recap:
Hiking jacket in the outfit for men plays the role of external protection and is chosen depending on the temperature :
- Warm down with a down index of 800+ FP suitable for temperatures from -20 to 30 and designed for winter hiking. These men’s jackets are impregnated with water-repellent impregnation and are reinforced on the sleeves and shoulders.
- Medium down with a down ratio of 600-750 FP, suitable for temperatures from -5 to -15. Can be used in urban conditions, and for off-season hiking in the high mountains.
- Very lightweight puffer for temperatures – 5 +10. It is compact and takes up almost no space. Can be used for leisurely hiking and climbing in the mountains.
- Membrane Storm Jacket. Suitable for the “top” layer, if you use it in the cold season, you will have to be additionally insulated with a fleece jacket.
- Fleece jacket. Suitable for summer tourism, the optimum temperature of use from +5 to +15.
- Men’s travel jackets 3 in 1. A big plus of such clothes is that it has a wide temperature range of use, from -15 to +10. Good for skiing.
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Here are a variety of models of travel jackets for men. We are sure that you will be pleased with the wide price range and range of products presented.
