Our hiking jackets are made for physical activity. Compared to our more urban mens parka jacket collection, these hiking jackets are made for you to hit the trail.

Perhaps you’re heading on a fitness walking adventure. You’ve got your tent in your backpack, and all you need now is a mens softshell jacket to keep you warm and protected. Softshell jackets provide insulation, water resistance and protection against the wind. At the same time, they’re comfortable against the skin with a stretch fit and soft material.

Another popular hiking jacket category is Columbia’s historic mens 3 in 1 jacket. Our versatile 3-in-1 jackets have the pro of being worn three ways. The interchange jacket includes an inner fleece layer and a waterproof outer jacket. Wear only the fleece layer when the weather is milder and dryer and use only the outer shell when the weather is milder and wetter, and wear both when you’re facing both cold and wet weather. Another pro with this product is the price benefit ratio – you definitely get your money’s worth.

If you’re on a mountaineering adventure, breathing in the dry mountain air, the comfy inner fleece will keep you warm as you’re climbing. Or maybe you’re bike touring on a road by the sea, when a drizzle fills the already humid air. Stay nice and dry as you’re cycling in the waterproof outer shell.

Finally, let’s say you’re bringing the kids on an alpine snowboard trip. No problem, just zip up your fleece and outer jacket together, and you have a jacket that will keep the warmth in and the moisture and cold out. Just pack your skiing gear and your gloves into your bag and you and your kids are ready to hit the slopes. Sure, you could also go for one of our mens ski jackets with all the ski features you need, but the two dynamic layers of an interchange jacket will also keep you warm and dry.

Columbia reflective and waterproof technologies

So how do our jackets keep you warm and dry? Our insulated men jackets are either padded with synthetic insulation or RDS-certified down. The synthetic insulated jackets offer a resistant and cheaper insulation, while down insulated jackets offer a higher standard of warmth. Down jackets are also lightweight, compressible and packable, so that you can easily pack them into your bag.

Our advanced thermal-reflective technology retains body heat and ensure that you stay warm and toasty in cold conditions.

However, we also know that warmth isn’t everything. If your clothing is warm and stuffy but has a low breathability, you won’t enjoy your hike for long. Omni-Heat™ jackets have high breathability and are truly comfortable and lightweight. The technology’s moisture-wicking ability allows excess heat and moisture to escape. Small pods of soft fibre create an air gap between your body and the lining to increase next-to-skin comfort.

As for ensuring that you stay dry, our two waterproof technologies help you stay dry inside and out. Columbia’s waterproof clothing is divided into four easy-to-understand categories: Drizzle, rain, downpour and deluge.

Omni-Tech™ provides your mens waterproof jacket with water-defying versatility with multi-layered waterproof and windproof protection.

Outdry™ Extreme jackets have an impenetrable external membrane and sealed seams. Zip up your hiking jacket and its pockets to make sure you and your belongings stay dry and safe. Finally, Outdry™ Extreme Eco jackets are made of 100% recycled fabrics. After all, it’s essential that we do our part in taking care of the earth we love exploring so much.

Which hiking jacket suits you best?

Finding the perfect hiking jacket for you doesn’t have to be hard. Here’s a tip: Use the filter function in the store to browse through the wide range of colours and styles. Choose between popular colours like red, grey, orange, navy, black, green and yellow.

Some of the popular jacket models you can choose from include softshell jackets, 3-in-1 interchange jackets and hooded waterproof shell jackets. Find the ideal hiking jacket to explore nature in for decades. Finally, choose the level of waterproofness you’ll need by picking one of our four easy-to-understand categories:

• Drizzle: Lasting repellency, resists moisture absorption.
• Rain: Made from waterproof fabric, exposed seams are sealed.
• Downpour: Seams are sealed, air-permeable waterproof protection.
• Deluge: Zero wet out—ready to face any weather.

Keep discovering the many categories of mens jackets that Columbia offers:

• mens puffer jacket
• mens coat
• long puffer jacket mens
• lightweight puffer jacket mens
• mens quilted puffer jacket
• puffer hooded jacket mens
• mens jacket
• mens hiking jacket
• mens walking jackets
• mens gilets
• mens windbreaker
• mens casual jackets

And don’t forget to check out our womens puffer jacket collection to explore our line of insulated womens jackets.