Men´s windbreaker jackets

A type of windbreaker used almost all year round is the windbreaker vest, a light and compact garment that you can carry folded in one of the pockets of your jersey to use it when necessary. We also have the windbreaker jacket for men, useful in many circumstances, although it is a somewhat bulkier garment and a little more difficult to transport in the pockets of your jersey.

Practicing urban cycling, MTB and, especially, road cycling, we never know for sure when the temperatures can drop and we will encounter winds of a certain intensity. That is why a windbreaker vest for men is so useful for some many different scenarios. There are situations in which its use is almost necessary, in any season of the year. For example, in prolonged mountain descents it is very likely that we need this type of protection, even in summer.

The front panel of a men's windbreaker is the part that usually incorporates more technical fabrics, since it will be the area responsible for preventing the wind from cooling the cyclist to a greater or lesser extent, to the point of slowing him down in more or less extreme conditions. These panels will be heavier than the rest of the garment, so it is very important to study the optimal level of protection, but without exceeding it.

The windbreaker is part of what we call the “layering system”. Each of the layers fulfills a certain function. The windbreaker will always be the last of the layers, obviously, as its mission is to insulate us from the wind, preventing it from entering and reaching the upper part of the cyclist's body. This third layer could also have the mission of protecting us, to a certain extent, from the rain, as long as it is not of great intensity. A fundamental property, also for this third layer, will be to have some breathability. To a large extent, a good windbreaker will stand out from other less technical ones, due to its breathability, provided by its various systems.

Before this third layer we will wear a shirt as the first layer, very breathable, and in charge of evacuating sweat. It will be a very light garment in summer, but it can also be thermal for winter outings. As a second layer we will usually wear a jacket or jersey, whose main mission will be to maintain the cyclist's body heat at low temperatures, depending on its characteristics, the season and the weather conditions.

Is there a waterproof windbreaker for men? The raincoat or waterproof jacket is a garment made with the purpose of protecting us from rain, of greater or lesser intensity. The windbreaker, however, is designed to protect us from the wind, which keeps us from getting cold. In some cases, windbreakers offer some protection against the rain, but by no means to the extent that a raincoat can protect us in heavier rain. A windbreaker, in addition, is normally a lighter garment, compared to a good raincoat with a much higher waterproof rating. The superior packability of the windbreaker is another of the differences with respect to a waterproof garment.

Although wind protection is the common denominator of these types of garments, they can be quite different from one another. The windbreaker vest, lacking sleeves, is a much less bulky garment and can be used on a greater number of occasions than a windbreaker jacket.

An example of a versatile windbreaker would be the minimalist Castelli Squadra vest, a very light-weight garment designed to be carried in a pocket when we need to protect ourselves from the wind, such as on long descents. It also serves as protection against light rain. Its back is a lighter mesh, which is quite common in this type of vest.

Among the many possible examples, we have a windbreaker jacket like the Assos Mille GT Wind. Although it takes up more volume than a vest, it is still a relatively light-weight garment. The side panels are particularly breathable, to increase the chances of wearing the garment for longer. It also incorporates a treatment to repel water of a certain intensity.

If you need a good quality windbreaker for women or men, on sale and with the best prices and conditions, in the physical stores of Mammoth andin this section of our online store. You will easily find the one that best suits your needs. Always counting on our staff and the best professional advice.