How Do You Buy A Warm-Weather Windbreaker?
A good windbreaker is simple and light and packs compactly. Even in temperate climates, this essential layer will offer protection and warmth after you reach your summit and start to cool down, and it’ll keep you comfortable during your descent. Thumb through a couple of reputable outdoor magazines for articles and reviews of equipment to find out the most recommended models and manufacturers of windbreakers. If there’s a particular product that interests you and you can’t find a review of it, call the manufacturer and ask if the product has been reviewed in an outdoor magazine. Consider opting for a windbreaker without waterproofing if you’ll be hiking or backpacking in an area where rain is unlikely. Water-impervious materials are usually more expensive, heavier and not as breathable. Look for simplicity: zippers with pulls you can zip and unzip with ease, fabric fastener closures, no complex adjustments. The more features, the heavier the windbreaker and the more likely it is that t
