I consider getting another windbreaker even though I already have a jacket or two that would fit in that general category.
The background / justification is that I need something that better covers my everyday needs, e.g. commuting to/from work. I try to implement as much movement as possible into my everyday routines, and one such way is to walk as much of the distance to and from my workplace as my time schedule allows. Sometimes running too, but that’s much easier from a clothing perspective, as it always involves showering anyways.
As autumn making its arrival is ever more evident (around here at least) with large fluctuations in felt temperature; from crisp morings, the occasional blazing hot and sunny mid days to chill evenings – it’s becoming increasingly necessary to adjust layers throughout the day.
I’ve done some thinking with regards to priorities, and while good wind resistance and some water resistance would be welcome traits in the rapidly changing weather conditions my area is known for, the primary goal is to have some easy to carry protection against the elements that I can throw on without arriving at my destination soaked in sweat. So my priorities in order of importance (though the two first are almost equally important) is breathability, packability and to some degree looks. It doesn’t have to be fashionable, but I’d like to avoid high viz colors etc.
I haven’t done a ton of research in advance, but based on what I’ve incidentally picked up from reading this forum and others, I think the MH Kor airshell hoody may be a candidate. But that’s pretty much all I have going into this, so it would be very interesting to hear if there are (subjectively) better or similar alternatives I should consider before I make a decision.
