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Published: 10/13/2023🚶 Trekking
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What kind of mountain jacket to choose?
Whether you’re a novice hiker or a seasoned trekking enthusiast, a properly fitted outerwear is the foundation of your hiking outfit. Which mountain jacket will be the best? We can help you choose the perfect one for any season.
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Best mountain jacket – what to pay attention to while buying?
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What kind of jacket for hiking is best in the winter? Let us explain
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A good rain jacket for mountain adventures – every hiker’s must-have
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Mountain jacket for summer and spring – which one to choose?
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A mountain jacket is the top layer of clothing for hiking and should provide protection from wind, precipitation, and additional thermal insulation.
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When choosing a mountain jacket, pay attention to the waterproof rating of the membrane and the water-repellent coating.
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For winter hiking, choose an insulated jacket with Primaloft insulation, which is both warm and lightweight.
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For summer and spring hiking, choose a lightweight softshell jacket or a rain jacket with a waterproof membrane and water-repellent coating.
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Mountain jacket – what functions does it perform?
With every year that passes, hiking in the mountains is becoming increasingly popular among the enthusiast of leisure in the outdoors. Nearly anyone can enjoy hiking, but in order to feel comfortable and safe on the trail, it is worth taking care of the basic equipment. Properly fitted boots and a three-layer outfit that will not only keep us warm, but also protect us from piercing wind and rainfall are essential. This is where hiking jackets come into play – and the wide range of available styles can indeed give us a headache. Wondering how to choose the best mountain jacket from thousands of available styles? First of all, it is worth knowing what functions it should perform.
A mountain jacket is the top layer of clothing for hiking. We wear it on thermal underwear, which helps maintain proper body temperature, and an additional heating layer, which insulates the heat produced by the body. The purpose of a hiking jacket is to:
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provide protection from the wind,
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provide protection from precipitation,
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provide additional thermal insulation.
Outerwear for mountaineering should primarily provide effective protection against cold, water, and moisture, but it should also wick away sweat and ensure unrestricted movement.
Best mountain jacket – what to pay attention to while buying?
How to choose the best mountain jacket? A lot depends on the season, but the weather on the trails can be unpredictable in both winter and summer, so it is worth knowing what parameters to pay special attention to when buying. These include, primarily:
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waterproof membrane – in a mountain jacket, this layer provides simultaneous watertightness and vapour permeability. In practice, this means that it serves as a good insulation from external conditions, while also wicking away sweat, leaving our skin dry even during intense exercise,
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insulation – crucial when you are looking for a winter or autumn mountain jacket. It should be lightweight, yet effectively warm up the body,
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taped seams – covered with a special tape that protects the moisture from permeating the stitching,
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reflective elements – make us more visible on the trail even after dark or in poor visibility conditions,
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wind protection – protects from the cold even in harsh weather conditions. It can take the form of an extra wind belt protecting the zipper,
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water-repellent impregnation – effectively protects against getting soaked through, slowing down the absorption of moisture from the outside,
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integrated hood – given that it fits the jacket tightly, it provides additional protection around the head from rain, snow or wind.
Good mountain jackets also have pockets, often zippered, underarm ventilation panels or extended thumbhole cuffs. These inconspicuous details can significantly elevate wearing comfort.
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A good mountain jacket? With waterproof membrane
When hitting the trails, it is worth to think not only about the changing weather conditions, but also the fact that hiking can sometimes be a really demanding activity. Our body can sweat more profusely during a hike, so moisture-wicking clothes are the best choice while trekking. In the case of a mountain jacket, a waterproof membrane guarantees that. It’s a kind of a multi-layered fabric whose pores are smaller than water molecules, but larger than water vapour molecules. In practice, this means that mountain jackets with a waterproof membrane are resistant to rain or snowfall while effectively wicking away sweat. The result? Our skin remains dry.
For moderate precipitation, a mountain jacket with a 5,000/8,000 rating will work well. It provides optimum protection against wetting and efficiently wicks away sweat. If you are looking for the most effective protection against harsh weather conditions, choose a hiking jacket with a Neodry 10,000/8,000 rating. Such outerwear guarantees a high degree of protection against water and moisture.
What kind of jacket for hiking is best in the winter? Let us explain
Which winter mountain jacket will work best? In order to provide effective protection not only from wind, rain or snowfall, but also from frost, it is worth choosing an insulated model. Here are our choices:
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down jackets for mountaineering – with natural, duck or goose down and feathers,
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hiking jackets with synthetic insulation resembling natural down.
The type of fill affects not only the maintenance of thermal comfort, but also the weight of the outerwear. In this regard, styles with synthetic insulation, which mimics natural down, but is significantly lighter than it, have the edge. In addition, it retains its properties even when it gets wet. If you’re wondering what kind of jacket for winter trips into the mountains will be both warm, lightweight and practical, go for one with Primaloft insulation. Its fibres are largely recycled, provide effective protection against heat loss, and are light enough that the outer garment guarantees maximum comfort and does not weigh down your backpack.
A good rain jacket for mountain adventures – every hiker’s must-have
Although hiking in the rain is far from pleasant, sudden rainfall can surprise us on the trail at any time of the year. For this reason, a rain jacket for mountain adventures is an essential piece of your hiking gear. Whether you choose a hiking outerwear for winter, autumn or summer, pay attention to two parameters:
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the waterproof rating of a membrane – the higher it is, the more effective water protection the jacket will provide,
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water-repellent coating – most often DWR (Durable Water Repellency) coating. It’s a waterproofing agent so that water doesn’t penetrate the material, but runs off the surface.
A rain jacket for mountain trips should also have taped seams – this will prevent water from penetrating through the stitched holes. The thickness of such outerwear depends on the season and the temperature range on the trail. In winter, an insulated one will work best, while in spring and summer, a lightweight rain jacket for mountain trips will come in handy to protect us against rain without overheating.
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Mountain jacket for summer and spring – which one to choose?
Don’t know which mountain jacket to choose for summer and spring? In warmer months, it’s best to choose lightweight outerwear protecting against wind and rain. A softshell jacket is a good choice – a windbreaker jacket that can additionally protect against light drizzle. It’s also a good idea to pack a lightweight rain jacket in your backpack – with a waterproof membrane and water-repellent coating.
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