Choosing the right hiking jacket for you

Putting the “fun” in functional

Depending on the climate where you’ll be hiking, look for a combination of the technical features below to find the best hiking jacket:

A few things to look for in a perfect hiking pant:

Ventilation
Waterproofing
Breathability
Hoods
Wind resistance

Types of Hiking Jackets + Vests

Made from durable fabric, hard shell jackets are great for keeping wind and water out during foul weather.

Voss Hiking Jacket a hooded full-zip women’s outdoor jacket with a water-repellent treatment, partial mesh lining and ventilation zips for extra breathability.

Voss Anorak - bring on the rain!Voss Anorak is a hooded half-zip women’s hiking jacket with a water-repellent treatment and strategic mesh ventilation for extra breathability. The adjustable waist and underarm panels turn up the comfort, while a side zip lets you slip it on and off easily on your adventures.

ANORAK IS THE KEY: An anorak keeps you stylish, warm and dry after a hike.

Soft shell jackets, in contrast to a hard shells, are made from a woven material, offering lightweight warmth, breathability, mobility, and weather resistance. Headed out on a crisp, bluebird day? Opt for a performance fleece that will keep you toasty warm while remaining breathable.

Sanne Full-Zip- a retro women’s midlayer jacket for training old-school style in the great outdoors. It has a laid-back, relaxed silhouette for playing it cool on adventures. The high collar and quilting will keep you toasty warm and if you get too hot, you can zip down all the way.

WE LOVE FLEECE VEST: The perfect midlayer vest for hiking, climbing or walking.

Ane Fleece Vest- a super-cozy sleeveless women’s fleece made from cuddly pile material. It has a high button-up collar and an elastic hem and cuffs to keep out the cold. It also rocks a relaxed cut, a retro two-tone look and third color flashes.

Røthe Fleece Midlayer- an insulated midlayer pullover that is big on warmth and comfort with a modern, sporty design. It won’t take you long to work out why it’s a Kari Traa best-seller: the cozy, teddy fleece feels both luxurious and ready-for-anything.

Soft Shell + Fleece Products

Insulated Jackets + Hybrids

Insulated jackets are a great option for cold weather hikes, where both warmth and durability are necessary.

The Voss Hybrid Jacket- this checks all our cold-weather boxes: lightweight, insulated, water-repellent, breathable and stylish, this women’s hooded jacket is perfect for rigorous hikes in the cold. The lightweight PrimaLoft® insulation keeps you warm – and there’s extra quilting, breathability and water-repellency where you need it most. The stretch fabric moves with you when you crank the intensity and the dropped back hem stops snow and wind from sneaking in.

Tirill 2.0 Jacket- a light-insulation full-zip women’s hooded outdoor jacket with flattering lines. Built using comfy stitchless ultrasonic quilting, this hiking jacket features water-repellent sections on the hood and shoulders—perfect for keeping you dry and creating a modern look.

Ragna Outdoor Jacket- a water-repellent, light-insulation women’s outdoor jacket with engineered warmth for go-getting in the great outdoors. Built using a comfortable stitchless ultrasonic quilt technique, it has water-repellent sections on the hood and shoulders to keep you dry and create a cool two-tone look.

Types of Hiking Jackets + Vests

Hard Shell Jackets

Voss Hiking Jacket

Voss Hiking Jacket

How to choose the best jacket for different hiking conditions

Putting the “fun” in functional

Soft Shell + Fleece

Soft Shell + Fleece Products

Ane Fleece Vest

Rothe Midlayer Fleece Jacket

Nora Jacket

Ane Fleece Vest

Rothe Midlayer Fleece Jacket

Insulated Jackets + Hybrids

Insulated Jackets + Hybrid Products

Voss PrimaLoft® Hybrid Hooded Jacket

Tirill 2.0. Jacket

Tirill 2.0. Jacket

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