• They are a very effective protection against wind gusts (it's an obvious one, we'll give you that). Technically speaking, they strongly remove the impact of the wind’s chill factor on you. Meaning you will feel (a lot) less cold because of the wind effect.
• Such men lightweight jackets could also be packable. Men's windbreaker jackets are very lightweight: When the sun is back and you're done wearing it, you can pack it in your backpack and forget about it. To make it easy, we have designed this range's products so they can be rolled up and fitted into their hood or their stowaway pocket.

Windbreaker jackets offer a light protection against the rain and water: They can withstand drizzles or light showers. If the weather gets nastier, please note that you may want to bring with you a mens waterproof jacket. And if you’re heading up a mountain in the winter time, or in general face colder temperatures, a mens puffer jacket or a mens parka jacket might be more appropriate.

Columbia mens' windbreakers ally technicality and style

Our men's windbreakers are not only truly innovative: They're also designed with style. They will accompany you from the great outdoors to the city centre without transition. We have designed our windbreaker jackets to fit both urban and mountain / nature lifestyles. Practically, this means that they're packing technical features : high windproof protection, light waterproof protection and lightweight design. But men's windbreaker jackets also bring urban features such as a fashionable design, a modern cut and a few pockets to keep your items close by.

You will notice that our men's windbreaker jackets' range has many different styles:

• You will find discreet and sober men's jackets: dark blue, black or grey.
• There are also various other colours: flashy, colour blocks and funky patterns.

Finally, men's windbreakers jackets are split in two families:

• The fully zipped ones: You can unzip it entirely and take it off like the jacket it actually is.
• The half zipped ones: Their zip goes down to the chest, approximately. You will have to take it off like a pullover.

Columbia flagship piece: Men’s Challenger™ Windbreaker

Columbia’s proud flagship piece is the Challenger™ Windbreaker, available in more than 12 colours or patterns. Among some of the many popular colour options, you will find black mod camo print; spicy, light raisin (red and dark brown); ancient fossil, collegiate navy (khaki colour and dark blue), golden nugget, stone green (yellow and olive colour) and the purple lotus camp blanket pattern.

The Challenger™ Windbreaker has an active fit and comes in a half zipped retro style, so that you can use it as a smooth pullover. Its thin but wind-blocking layer comes in the material Matte Face Windbreaker 100%, which is plain woven polyester. The stylish Columbia logo on the hood is the final touch to the windbreaker’s look. The urban fit and style make it perfect both hikes in the wind and hanging out in the city with your friends.

Challenger™ windbreakers block the wind, are water resistant and super lightweight jackets. That makes them incredibly packable, making it easy to roll them into a package and toss them into your backpack with the rest of your items. Among its practical features are also a utility loop, elastic cuffs and a drawcord adjustable hem.

The windbreaker also has plenty of pockets, including an easy access storage pocket in the front of the jacket – Lots of space to store all the things you need to have with you as you hit the trail. It also has a pocket with a zip on the upper arm sleeve to keep smaller items safe.

Which windbreaker suits you best?

When shopping for the perfect mens windbreaker for you, don’t settle for the first thing that catches your eye. Not all brands or stores are created equal, but you can count on Columbia’s devotion to high quality sportswear. Use the filter function here in the store to browse through the wide range of colours and styles among our men jackets and coats.

One of the filter options you can use is “Activity”, which allows you to decide which windbreaker is ideal, depending on what you want to do while wearing it. While the majority of our windbreakers are designed for urban life, most of them also work great for sport activities. Furthermore, some are specifically designed for a sport purposes, such as hiking and trail running.

All of our different mens windbreakers will have a few features that make them unique. For example, some shell jackets have reflective details to keep you extra visible and safe when you’re out after dark. Others have a practical chest pocket with a zip to keep your most precious belongings safe. While some have a stylish collar, others have a protective and water resistant hood. Consider which features are important to you when you’re shopping and find the ideal windbreaker for you to enjoy outdoor adventures in.

Keep discovering the many categories of mens jackets that Columbia has on sale:

• mens coat
• long puffer jacket mens
• lightweight puffer jacket mens
• mens quilted puffer jacket
• puffer hooded jacket mens
• mens jacket
• mens ski jackets
• mens 3 in 1 jacket
• mens hiking jacket
• mens walking jackets
• mens gilets
• mens casual jackets
• mens softshell jacket

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