Outdoor Jackets

The best outdoor jacket

When you browse the range on Plutosport.nl, you will see that there is a lot of variation among the outdoor jackets. The jackets differ in length, color, but also in features such as waterproofness, the presence or absence of a hood, or a removable inner jacket. There are outdoor jackets available for both women and men. The best outdoor jacket should not only have these features but also be comfortable to wear since you will likely be wearing the jacket for miles. If you want to know more about the different features of an outdoor jacket, keep reading!

What features does an outdoor jacket have?

An outdoor jacket should be comfortable and offer plenty of freedom of movement. The jacket is breathable and has the ability to absorb and release perspiration to the outside air. Make sure the jacket is sturdy because while hiking, you may bump into things or rub against surfaces. The cuffs on the sleeves allow you to tighten them to prevent wind or rain from entering through the sleeves. There is often a wind flap on the inside of the jacket that keeps the wind out. All hiking jackets are windproof, and many are even waterproof. In the product description of the different jackets, you can see how waterproof they are, measured in a water column. Below you can find what the different values mean:

• From 0 mm: The outdoor jacket is water-repellent but not waterproof.
• From 1,000 mm: The outdoor jacket repels water but is not resistant to pressure. For example, if you sit on a wet chair, the outdoor jacket will eventually leak.
• From 2,000 mm: The outdoor jacket remains waterproof even during long rain showers but may still leak under pressure.
• From 5,000 mm: The outdoor jacket is resistant to long and intense weather, remaining waterproof even under high pressure. With very prolonged high pressure, the product may eventually leak.
• From 15,000 mm: The outdoor jacket is resistant to extremely heavy rain showers, keeping you dry even underwater.

Why pockets are handy in an outdoor jacket?

All outdoor jackets have closable pockets, mostly with a zipper or buttons. This way, nothing can fall out during the hike. The jackets have many pockets so you can carry a lot during a hike. This includes keys, a phone, but also small snacks that you can easily grab without having to take a backpack off your back.

Tip

There are special sprays that help maintain the waterproof and dirt-repellent function of the outdoor jacket.

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