Men's Fleeces

Choosing the right fleece for an outing in the best conditions

Equipping yourself correctly for heading out to sea is not just advice, it is also a safety measure. When conditions become difficult, it is better to apply the 3-layer rule, which means: a foul weather jacket to protect you from wind and rain, a fleece to keep you warm, and a comfortable thermal base layer that does not affect your freedom of movement. But for each layer, you have to make the right choices and the number of men's fleeces available on the market does not really make it easy to know which one will be most suitable for your activity.

How to choose your fleece correctly ?

To correctly choose your fleece jacket, it is therefore essential to know how the roles are distributed between the 3 layers of protection. A fleece must therefore keep you warm throughout the duration of your outing. Next, you must adapt its weight (its density) according to the temperatures you will face. Fleeces under 100 g/m² are called "Lightweight"; they are breathable, flexible, and better suited to summer or spring outings, as well as high-intensity activities. Then come the "Midweight" fleeces, whose weight rises to around 200 g/m². This category of men's fleeces will be ideal for an outing in weather around 0°C and 5°C. "Heavyweight" fleeces (with a weight around 300 g/m²) are more suitable for extreme cold and low-mobility activities. These fleeces are obviously thicker and consequently, they are heavier and less breathable.

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To summarize, the choice of your fleece vest will be determined by two main factors: temperature and activity level. If you are planning intense maneuvers, a thinner fleece will be more suitable because it will give you more freedom of movement and reduce the risk of overheating. For a less sporty outing, turn instead to a thicker fleece. In the event that you need to alternate between mobility and immobility, the front zip will be an asset because you can open and close it to regulate your body temperature. To make your choice, you will find on Nautisports.com our selection of men's fleeces from the biggest brands: Musto, Helly Hansen, Gill, the best nautical sports brands are on Nautisports.com !