Sweats

Sweat, jumper or down jacket

This selection goes beyond just sweatshirts. You’ll find classic and hooded sweatshirts, jumpers, as well as down jackets and parkas for cold days. The sweatshirt is worn at the stage or in cool, dry weather, the jumper adds a smarter touch for heading back to town, and the down jacket provides strong insulation when you’re staying still. The filters on the page help keep only the categories that interest you.

With or without a hood

The hood protects your head and neck from the wind when you stop at the summit or when the evening gets chillier at the campsite. It often replaces a beanie for a short while. Without a hood, the sweatshirt slips more easily under a jacket and layers better with a fleece collar. For hiking itself, keep a breathable top underneath and take off the sweatshirt on the climbs if you’re too warm.

Outdoor sweatshirt brands

Patagonia offers sweatshirts and warm pieces for outdoor activities, Rab provides insulating mountain tops, La Sportiva has sweatshirts for climbers and hikers, Didriksons offers warm items for the cold, Regatta has models for the whole family, and Helly Hansen has pieces for cool days.

The rest of the hiking textiles

Under the sweatshirt, choose one of the t-shirts or technical underwear. For warmth while walking, one of the fleece tops or vests breathes better. Against the rain, add one of the waterproof jackets. As for legs, check out the trousers and shorts, and the textile page for the complete range.

A warm sweatshirt at a low price

The warm pieces from past collections can be found in the hiking clearance and in the hiking sales. For down jackets and parkas, also check the winter sports sales.

Down jackets and parkas for the cold

In the selection, down jackets and parkas are suited for cold outings and camping life. A lightweight down jacket compresses in the bag and comes out at every break; a thicker model is used in winter, for snowshoe walks or evenings under the tent. The parka, which is longer, also protects the lower back and hips. If you choose down, keep it dry, as it insulates much less once wet; synthetic filling tolerates humidity better. Finally, make sure that a warm piece can be worn over a fleece without compressing the shoulders.

Frequently asked questions

Can you hike in a sweatshirt?

In cool, dry weather on a short outing, yes. For a long effort, a breathable fleece prevents sweating on the way up.

Hooded sweatshirt or fleece for camping?

The sweatshirt is nice at camp, but the fleece dries quicker. A down jacket remains the warmest for the evening.

How to wash a technical sweatshirt?

Inside out, at a low temperature and without fabric softener, then dry flat to keep its shape.

Are down jackets suitable for walking?

They provide a lot of insulation and can quickly cause sweating on the climbs. They’re mainly worn when stopping and in the evening.

Where can I find a cheap hiking sweatshirt?

In the clearance and the hiking sales, across all brands.