A good outdoor jacket is a must in your luggage when you're out and about in the great outdoors. Depending on the weather conditions, you can choose the right jacket from a range of materials. A fleece jacket, softshell jacket, coat, parka, combination jacket, waterproof jacket or a lined model? That depends on the season in which you want to be out and about. But the duration of your tour and the type of activity you are doing also play a role - from hiking and climbing to trailrunning. All of these factors are decisive when choosing the right jacket for you.
On dry days in the transitional period, but also on cool summer days, a light jacket is usually sufficient. In this case, you can take a fleece jacket for women, for example, which offers you good thermal protection in cool temperatures. It can also be tied lightly around your hips when temperatures rise during the day. A merino wool jacket is also pleasantly light and hardly weighs down your luggage. Merino also has many functional properties: The wool is breathable and anti-odour - making it ideal for active people. Both models can also be perfectly combined and can be worn as a warming mid-layer under a waterproof jacket or winter jacket.
Do you love light yet functional jackets? Then a softshell jacket for women is just the thing for you. This type of jacket is pleasantly light in weight, but still keeps you nice and warm and is soft and cosy. This jacket won't mind a short rain shower. On the other hand, a light trekking jacket will dress you a little more robustly. The advantage here lies in the featuresbags: there are often many integrated bags in which you can store numerous accessories. A trekking jacket usually offers you good wind protection. However, it is less suitable for longer downpours.
If a fashionable look is important to you, a chic parka or coat might be just the thing for you. Both styles have an extra-long cut so that your entire body is protected from the wind and weather. Depending on the model, coats and parkas are more suitable for the transitional season. The winter parka is different - it is usually lined with warming down or synthetic fibers, which means it will get you through cold winter days.
Whether spring, autumn or winter - temperatures in the mountains can fluctuate strongly regardless of the season. To avoid having to take several jackets with you on your tour, you can also opt for a practical combination jacket (2-in1 jacket). The advantage of these jackets is that they have a removable inner section that can also be worn separately. This means your jackets can be adjusted to the current temperature and you are never dressed too warm or too cold.
As soon as the temperatures drop below freezing, a softshell or trekking jacket is no longer enough. A lined winter jacket for women is therefore a better choice on those particularly cold days if you want to spend your time actively outdoors. You can choose between the tried-and-tested down filling with its excellent insulation values and the new, innovative and moisture-resistant synthetic fibre fillings.
If you're going to be out and about for several long days, a waterproof jacket, such as a poncho or waterproof jacket for women, should not be missing from your luggage. There are numerous tried-and-tested materials to choose from, such as Gore-Tex, DryVent, OutDry and more. They all protect you from getting wet. Even if it rains heavily, your dresses and backpack will be optimally protected. However, it is important that the rainwear is also waterproof at the seams, zips and bags.
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