Men's outdoor clothing on sale

The three-layer principle applied to outdoor activities

The three-layer principle involves layering clothes with different functions rather than wearing a single thick garment. The first layer, close to the body, wicks away sweat. The second insulates: that's the role of fleece, like the Peak Mountain Coral Sherpa, whose textured fabric traps warm air while drying quickly. The third, the shell, stops rain and wind. By adding or removing a layer depending on the exertion and weather, you maintain a stable temperature: you unzip the jacket on the ascent, put the fleece back on during breaks, and avoid ending up soaked in sweat under an overly warm jacket.

Other outdoor sales

Outdoor sales also include:

• Hiking shoes.
• Trail shoes.
• Women's clothing.
• Luggage.
• Equipment.

All outdoor sales are gathered on the outdoor page.

Packable waterproof jacket, windbreaker or poncho

The packable waterproof jacket folds into its own pocket or pouch: the Regatta Pack It and the Mac in a Sac Origin fit into a backpack without taking up space and can be pulled out at the first shower. The waterproof rating of a fabric is expressed in water column, in millimetres: a value of ten thousand, with sealed seams, is enough for sustained rain. The windbreaker Trespass Qikpac, even lighter, stops the wind and passing drops but not a long rain. The emergency poncho Trespass Drylite, roomy, can be thrown over your outfit and the bag in a matter of seconds for a quick fix.

Softshell, down jacket, and quarter jacket for cold and spray

The softshell, like the hooded jacket Peak Mountain Claude, combines a stretchy windproof fabric with a soft inner layer: it is suitable for dry and cool outings, when a rain jacket would breathe less well. The hooded down jacket adidas Helionic provides insulation for cold days, breaks, and evenings at camp. On the water, the quarter jacket Helly Hansen Pier continues the story of a brand born in 1877 in Moss, Norway, where Helly Juell Hansen made jackets from linen-oil impregnated fabric for sailors: the high collar and hood keep spray off the deck.

Cargo pants and surf shorts for the lower part of the outfit

The cargo pants, like the Regatta Questra, are identified by their bellows pockets on the thighs, which keep a map, phone or knife within reach while hiking without opening the bag. Regatta, a brand founded in 1981 in Manchester, has specialized in outdoor clothing. For summer and water activities, the surf shorts, or boardshorts, like the Billabong Rising Sun Pro, dry quickly and fasten with a drawstring at the waist to keep them secure in the waves. Billabong was born in 1973 on the Australian Gold Coast. For sizing, ensure there’s room at the knees to stride over rocks and steps.

Frequently asked questions

What size to choose for men's outdoor clothing?

The rain jacket should be roomy enough to go over a fleece without compressing the insulation, and check the sleeves with arms outstretched. The fleece or softshell should fit closer to the body, as it serves as an intermediate layer.

Fleece or softshell: which one to choose?

The fleece insulates and breathes very well, but the wind cuts through it. The softshell, denser and stretchier, blocks the wind and can handle a light shower: it serves as an outer jacket in dry and cool weather.

How to re-waterproof a rain jacket?

When water no longer beads and soaks the fabric, wash the jacket with a technical textile detergent, then apply a water repellent spray. A gentle drying, if the label allows, often reactivates the treatment.

What is a quarter jacket?

It's the jacket worn by sailors during their watch on deck: waterproof, windproof, with a high collar and hood. It is also suitable for coastal walks and rainy days on land.

How to wash a fleece without it pilling?

Wash it inside out at thirty degrees, without fabric softener which clogs the fibres, with smooth textiles rather than towels. It dries in the open air in a few hours, without using a tumble dryer.