Columbia walking jackets are great for many different kinds of outside sports activities. A mens softshell jacket is perfect for any nature walker who wants to explore the country on foot. It’ll keep you protected and comfy, as well as provide insulation and protection against the wind. Softshell jackets are also water resistant and soft against the skin, as they have a stretchy fit.

Columbia’s historic mens 3 in 1 jacket is another popular walking jacket. These hybrid 3-in-1 jackets are packed with versatility and a high product to price benefit ratio. They include an inner layer of fleece and an outer waterproof shell jacket. You can wear the inner fleece on its own during mild and dry weather while the outer jacket is perfect for mild and wet weather. Finally, when both cold and wet is on the forecast, zip the two layers together and wear them as one.

Maybe you’re hiking up a mountain for a dose of crisp mountain air. Wearing the inner fleece layer will make sure you stay warm in the dry climate. On the other hand, perhaps you’re facing wetter circumstances, such as a walk while it’s drizzling or you’re going sailing. Skip the rain jacket, and opt for wearing the waterproof outer shell instead. Its waterproof qualities will keep you nice and dry.

Or maybe you want to pack up your tent kit and sleeping pads and take the kids camping during the colder, wetter season. Simply wear both the fleece and the outer jacket to keep the moisture out and the warmth in. Pack your camping gear into your backpack, and you’re good to go!

Insulation and waterproof technologies

You want to stay warm and dry on your visits to beloved Mother Nature. Columbia’s high performance jackets help you accomplish that with our advanced thermal-reflective technology and waterproof technology.

Our insulated jackets either use RDS-certified down or synthetic insulation. Synthetic insulation gives you a cheaper and more resistant padding. Down insulation delivers warmer and more lightweight padding. This is also why down jackets are so compressible and packable, making them smaller and easier to store or transport.

Columbia’s insulation tech ensures that you can enjoy winter walks and retain body heat. Our four reflective technologies are Omni-Heat™ Infinity, Omni-Heat™ Black Dot, Omni-Heat™ 3D and Omni-Heat™ Reflective. The technology utilises gold dots, black dots, silver reflectors and silver dots to reflect body heat.

Delivering warmth isn’t enough for outdoor lovers. Our insulated jackets are also made out of breathable fabrics with moisture-wicking qualities. This means that excess warmth and moisture is able to escape the fabric, allowing you to stay active outside longer. What’s more, the technology also improves next-to-skin comfort by creating an air gap between the fabric and your body.

Our two waterproof technologies Omni-Tech™ and Outdry™ Extreme help you stay dry inside and out. Omni-Tech™ makes sure your mens waterproof jacket is equipped with multi-layered waterproof protection.

Clothing with Outdry™ Extreme technology is also seam-sealed and has an impenetrable external membrane. Simply zip up your walking jacket and your pockets, and you and your items won’t feel a drop. We also have Outdry™ Extreme Eco jackets, which are made using 100% recycled fabrics. After all, we should take care of this earth we love walking on.

Which walking jacket suits you best?

When you’re shopping for a walking jacket, don’t get the first option you see. Our tip is to use the filter function here in the store to browse through the variety of styles and colours. Decide which colour suits your personal style and choose from popular shades like burgundy, black, grey, red, navy, green and blue.

Choose between different models, such as a softshell jacket, a 3-in-1 interchange jacket or a waterproof shell jacket. Do you prefer a men jacket with a large hood or one with a subtle collar? You have a wide range of styles to choose from with various design features. No matter which walking jacket you’re buying, we hope you’ll find the perfect jacket for you, which you’ll love exploring the outdoors in for years to come.

One last essential step is for you to decide how waterproof your men jacket needs to be. Many brands describe the waterproofness of their rain jacket or raincoat collection in difficult technical terms. We have divided our clothes into four easy-to-understand categories:

• Drizzle: Gives you lasting repellency and resists moisture absorption.
• Rain: Is made from waterproof fabric with sealed exposed seams.
• Downpour: Has sealed seams and air-permeable waterproof protection.
• Deluge: Delivers zero wet out so you’re ready to face any weather.

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

• mens puffer jacket
• mens parka jacket
• mens coat
• long puffer jacket mens
• lightweight puffer jacket mens
• mens quilted puffer jacket
• puffer hooded jacket mens
• mens jacket
• mens ski jackets
• mens hiking jacket
• 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.