Hiking Jacket – Wind Pulls Heat Away Faster Than Cold Air Does

The outer layer of this jacket keeps wind and water on the outside, and the hood pulls in on two cords with a peak that sits above the eyes. Elastic cuffs close around the wrist and the pockets zip. Four muted outdoor shades.

Why choose a wind and waterproof hiking jacket?

Moving air strips warmth off you much faster than still cold air does. A thin layer that blocks the wind therefore holds more heat than a thick one that lets it through. That is why the outer shell matters more than the weight of the jacket.

• Outer layer stops both — wind and rain are held at the surface rather than filtered through.
• Hood pulls in on two cords — you tighten it around the face until it stays put in a gust.
• Peak above the eyes — rain runs off in front of you instead of down your face.
• Cuffs close at the wrist — elastic ends keep the draught from travelling up the sleeve.
• Pockets you can reach zipped up — the zips sit where your hands land with the jacket closed.

Made for the day the wind takes over, rather than for the photograph.

The front closes with a zip and a snap-down flap over the top of it. Both hood cords adjust independently, which matters more than it sounds once it is blowing. Hang it open to dry after a wet walk rather than folding it away damp.

Specifications

• Outer layer: wind and waterproof
• Hood: adjustable on two cords, with a peak
• Cuffs: elastic
• Closure: zip with snap-down storm flap

Take it out into the hills.