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Choosing the right fleece for an outing in the best conditions

Properly equipping yourself to go out to sea is not only a piece of advice, it is also a safety measure. When the conditions are difficult, it is best to apply the 3-layer rule, i. e.: a watch jacket to protect you from wind and rain, a fleece to keep you warm and a comfortable thermal under layer that does not affect your freedom of movement. But for each layer, you have to make the right choice and the number of men's fleeces available on the market does not really allow you to know which one will be the most adapted to your practice.

How to choose the right fleece?

To correctly choose your fleece jacket, it is essential to know the distribution of roles between the 3 layers of protection. A fleece must keep you warm during your outing. Then, it is necessary to adapt its weight (its density) according to the temperature that you will face. Fleeces under 100 g/m² are called "Lightweight", they are breathable, soft, and rather adapted to summer or spring outings, as well as to very intense activities. Next are the "Midweight" fleeces, whose weight is around 200 g/m². This category of men's fleeces is ideal for outings in weather around 0°C and 5°C. The "Heavyweight" fleeces (with a grammage around 300 g/m²), are more adapted to the great cold and to activities with little mobility. These fleeces are obviously thicker and therefore heavier and less breathable.

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To summarize, the choice of your fleece vest will be determined by two main factors: the temperature and the level of activity. If you are planning intense maneuvers, a thinner fleece will be more suitable because it will allow you more freedom of movement and reduce the risk of overheating. For a less sporty outing, turn to a thicker fleece. In case 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 of the biggest brands: Musto, Helly Hansen, Gill, the best water sports brands are on Nautisports. com!