Which sleeveless, waterproof and windproof jackets, to choose?
We are in spring and summer is getting closer: these represent, undoubtedly, one of the best seasons for cycling and running lovers, who can practice their favourite sport outdoors wihtout having to worry about rain and cold.
Nevertheless, though they are two ideal seasons for outdoor activities, though the choice of the right garments turns out to be do difficult and complicated as in autumn and winter when it isn’t enough to equip only with a windproof jacket but much more is necessary…
As a matter of fact, in spring much attention has to be paid to what’s worn, because sunny days alternate with days where the temperatures are lower.
Outdoor cycling and running: suggestions about how to get dressed
Before seeing in detail what the best garments to wear are, let’s see together the main guidelines to choose the most suitable clothing and get dressed in the right way.
First of all, when you go out practicing outdoor sport, it is important to opt for specific underwear and clothing designed for the chosen sport, because it allows to practice physical activity in a practical and comfortable way.
One of the secrets is, without doubt, to wear several layers, avoiding to cover one self too much or too less: by the way, the onion method is, undoubtedly, the best choice.
When you get dressed with several layers, the most important layer is represented by underwear, because it is the layer that’s in contact with the skin and, for this reason, it has to be sufficiently elastic and breathable at the same time.
Cycling and running: which jacket to choose?
Besides underwear, a prudent choice must concern jerseys, tights, socks and gloves, but not only.
Whatever season it is, the choice must always concern a nice jacket, that can has to manufactured with such ultra-light fabrics, to guarantee comfort and breathability.
During summer, rather than a jacket, you should opt for a sleeveless vest, that, being the last layer, should benefit from a great wearability and at the same time guarantee comfort and an effective protection from wind.
What has been said is worth not only for cyclists but also for runners: as in case of the running vest, in fact, the characteristics it has to have are the same of the cycling one: the key words are comfort, breathability and protection.