Outdoor jacket – Whether it’s a short weekend trip or a longer tour, the temperature can fluctuate considerably when camping in the great outdoors.
To make sure you are prepared for everything on your trip with a roof tent, excursions and hikes, you should get the right outdoor clothing to start with.
A suitable jacket is particularly important if you want to enjoy a relaxed but eventful vacation.
Find out all about the different models and their advantages here.
Camping Ratgeber:
Double jacket: 3in1 function for any weather
A double jacket is particularly recommended and popular among campers.
Thanks to its 3-in-1 function, this winterproof jacket combines the advantages of a softshell and a hard shell jacket.
The individual layers can be removed as required and reattached with a press stud, guaranteeing the right protection for any weather.
The outer jacket is very robust, breathable and waterproof, while the inner jacket is soft, warm and moisture-regulating.
This means that both parts can be worn separately, but together offer optimum protection for uncomfortable temperatures.
The advantages of a double jacket
- 3in1 function
- Outer jacket: Robust, breathable, waterproof
- Inner jacket: Warm, soft, moisture-regulating
- Protection for all weathers
Rain jacket: windproof, waterproof & easy to transport
A rain jacket is also recommended for every camping trip.
It doesn’t take up much space and can be easily transported in the camper or caravan as well as on hikes and excursions.
Although it is super light, it can be used for more than just keeping the rain out.
Most rain jackets these days are windproof, breathable and abrasion-resistant.
Since you spend most of your time outdoors, doing leisure activities and have no control over the usually changeable weather, it is always worth having a rain jacket with you as a precaution.
A rain jacket is therefore recommended
- Easy to store and transport
- Rain repellent
- Windproof, breathable and abrasion-resistant
Fleece jacket as a warming mid-layer
Another outdoor jacket that should be on every passionate camper’s packing list is the fleece jacket.
It impresses with its dense, fluffy material and usually serves as a warming mid-layer.
It usually has a high collar to also protect the neck.
It keeps the warmth close to the body, but is moisture-regulating and breathable and therefore dries very quickly if it gets wet.
Especially on cool summer evenings as a top layer or in very cold regions and when winter camping as additional thermal protection, it is therefore always a good idea to pack a fleece jacket.
Advantages of a fleece jacket
- Dense, fluffy material
- Warming intermediate layer
- High collar to protect the neck
- Keeps warmth close to the body
- Moisture-regulating and breathable
- Water-repellent and quick-drying
Camping recommendation: More outdoor jackets for your vacation
No matter what time of year – you should always have a suitable outdoor jacket with you when camping to protect you from rain, wind and cold.
Here are a few more suggestions if you are looking for other recommended outdoor jackets:
- Windbreaker
- Hybrid jacket
- Hardshell jacket
- Softshell jacket
- West
- Parkas
- Down and synthetic fiber jacket
Are you looking for a jacket that offers great value for money?
Then take a look here for outdoor jackets in the test!
Definition: Waterproof vs. water-repellent
Of course you don’t want to get wet when you buy an outdoor jacket for your camping vacation.
But is a completely waterproof jacket really necessary?
Many jackets are described as water-repellent, but what is the difference between waterproof and water-repellent and which is more recommended for a vacation in the great outdoors?
Take a look at the most important differences in this video so that you can choose the right model for you: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zTOnD53q2L4
Reading tips! Outdoor clothing for camping
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Oudoor pants: short, rain pants & zip off
Outdoor pants – To protect you from rain, wind and weather, we also recommend outdoor pants.
Depending on the destination and region, there are different models that are more suitable.
Read all about the advantages and different variants here:
Trekking and hiking boots: Outdoor shoes
Trekking and hiking boots – Since you can’t control the weather, it can be rainy and wet on some days.
Whether for a short excursion, a sporty leisure activity or generally for your time at the campsite – the right footwear is essential for a carefree and eventful vacation and should therefore definitely be on your packing list! Read more here:
Functional underwear: protection for (winter) athletes
Functional underwear – As the name suggests, functional underwear is a special type of underwear.
There are different models which, on the one hand, draw perspiration to the surface so that you are protected from unpleasant odors and moisture.
On the other hand, there are thermal functional underwear to protect against hypothermia, which release heat more slowly thanks to their good insulating properties.
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