Great seasonal tops for athletes who find themselves battling the elements jackets
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All these jackets are available in both men’s and women’s sizes and color ranges. Check links for details.
Nike – Windrunner – £99.99
The iconic Nike Windrunner jacket is ready for winter training. Built for rainy days, this super-lightweight running jacket repels water, so staying dry is never a problem. The lightweight fabric has a soft handle and is highly breathable, helping you maintain the perfect operating temperature.
It’s packable and designed with plenty of airflow and breathability with vents in the chest and back, as well as in the fully adjustable hood. Perfect for winter training at any pace.
Nike Windrunner
Sealskinz – Eaton, Water Repellent Running Jacket – £110.00
This water-repellent, super-lightweight running jacket uses a nylon fabric blend that is highly breathable, letting perspiration escape. The jacket is self-packable via a pouch in the front chest pocket.
The fabric has a stretch feel, assisting natural body movement, and it is also water-repellent and quick-drying. The jacket is self-stowing, making packing easy when the garment is not needed. The packable bag features a stretchy armband for easy carrying.
A large back vent and a mesh inset for breathability keep you comfortable, and a hood with a built-in peak visor protects against wind and rain.
Sealskinz Eaton
Montane – Sirocco Lite Jacket – £165.00
This technically versatile jacket combines two high-performance fabrics in perfect synergy. The Insulated Jacket delivers high-performance, breathable wind resistance to create a versatile jacket for warmth and protection when on the move.
Made with 100% recycled nylon, a PFC-Free durable, water-resistant coating, and an insulated core, which gives the Sirocco high wind resistance and exceptional breathability to keep the body warm without overheating. The 4-way stretch fleece paneling provides additional comfort on the move while enabling uninhibited movement.
Built to move, it is perfect for fast-paced activities, whether you’re discovering a new trail running route or using it on colder days hiking adventures.
Montane Scirroco
ASICS – Fujitrail Waterproof Jacket – £187.00
The most advanced jacket in the brand’s collection, this style is aimed at trail runners requiring the best of protection. The lightweight shell is fully waterproof and packs down into its pocket, enabling it to be stowed away when not required.
The Pertex shield fabric is light and breathable, and with a built-in hood, it provides total cover and protection.
ASICS Fujitrail waterproof jacket
Kathmandu – Trailhead Stretch Rain Jacket – £135.00
This lightweight rain jacket features a waterproof and windproof ngx
2.5-layer fabric to keep you dry through any conditions, from soft showers to torrential downpours.
Mechanical stretch and articulated sleeves allow for unrestricted movement on the trail, and pit zips provide ventilation when things get a little warm.
Fully weatherproof and with fully sealed seams, the jacket is built for the harshest conditions. An adjustable hood adds a further level of protection, and when not in use, the jacket can pack down into its own storage pocket.
Kathmandu Trailhead
Columbia – Titanium Ampli-Dry II Shell – £155.00
Stay dry, whatever the weather, in this waterproof jacket with fully seam-sealed construction. The breathable design and underarm vents keep you fresh, while the hood, drop tail, adjustable hem, and cuffs keep you dry and protected.
This jacket is lightweight and packable into a hand pocket, ideal for keeping your pack light when moving. Titanium gear is designed for high-performance outdoor activity and built to take on whatever you and the elements throw, making it a reliable choice for the winter.
Columbia
H&M – Regular Fit 3-Layer Shell Jacket in Stormmove – £139.99
This lightweight 3-layer shell jacket in StormMove is part of a new collection from the H&M brand. Using functional fabric that protects you from the wind and rain and is breathable, whatever the weather, the jacket is perfect for winter training.
Zips under each arm add ventilation options, increase air permeability, and allow moisture to escape. Shaped cuffs with an adjustable hook-and-loop tab and an elasticated drawstring at the hem provide a comfortable, adjustable fit.
H&M Stormmove
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