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Choose the right fleece for an outing in the best conditions

Being properly equipped to go to sea is not only advice, it is also a safety measure. When conditions prove difficult, it is better to apply the 3-layer rule, that is to say: a shift jacket to protect you from the wind and rain, a fleece to keep you warm and a comfortable thermal underlayer 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 allow you to know which one will be best suited to your practice.

How to choose the right fleece?

To correctly choose your fleece jacket, it is therefore essential to know the distribution of roles between the 3 layers of protection. A fleece must therefore keep you warm throughout your outing. Then, you must adapt its weight (its density) according to the temperatures you are going to face. fleeces below 100 g/m² are called "Lightweight", they are breathable, flexible, and rather suitable for summer or spring outings, as well as very intense activities. Next come the “Midweight” fleeces, whose weight is 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 of around 300 g/m²), are more suitable for extreme cold and less mobile activities. These fleeces are obviously thicker and therefore, they are heavier and less breathable.

Find a wide selection of fleece from the best brands on Nautisports.com

To summarize, the choice of your fleece vest will be determined by two main factors: temperature and activity level. If you plan on 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, opt for a thicker fleece. If 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 water sports brands are on Nautisports.com!