Men's anoraks
Anorak is a wind protection jacket, it differs from a regular windbreaker in that it has only a small fastener at the throat and is worn over the head. An obligatory element of the cut of the anorak is the hood. The front of the anorak most often has a large kangaroo pocket.
This jacket was designed for backpackers and climbers, and all the features of the cut are designed to make it comfortable for these purposes. Currently, anorak is worn not only by tourists, it has become part of everyday life and is produced by manufacturers of different brands of clothing.
Manufacturers overview
Let's take a closer look at which well-known brands produce anoraks, how they differ and how much they cost.
Adidas
Adidas is one of the most popular sports brands in Russia, known for its German quality and cooperation with sports stars. Anoraks from Adidas are made from an innovative material that combines the naturalness of cotton and water resistance. You can buy them at a price of 7990 to 19990 rubles, depending on the model.
Nike
Nike men's anoraks are used for hiking and extreme sports. That is why anoraks do not have the usual side pockets, they are hard to reach for a tourist who carries a backpack on his back. They are replaced by a kangaroo pocket on the chest.Also, the Nike anorak has tight cuffs on the sleeves to protect against wind penetration. Anoraks are made of ripstop fabric, combine futuristic elements and classic design, the price of Nike anoraks is from 6,000 rubles to 16,000 rubles.
Tommy Hilfiger
Anorak jackets from the famous American brand Tommy Hilfager became especially popular after the release of the Pharaoh-Black Siemens video, in which the performer was in an anorak of this company. The jacket model in the clip is called vintage Tommy Hilfiger colorblock competition and is no longer available. The cost of windbreakers and anoraks from Tommy Hilfager is from 11 thousand rubles and more.
stone island
The informal clothing brand Stone Island is known for its functionality and constant experimentation with new materials and fabrics, their original dyeing technology. Anoraks are made of a membrane, windproof fabric with a metallic effect. Prices for Stone Island anoraks are quite high, from 40 thousand rubles and more, but they are undoubtedly worth it.
Skills
Skills is a Russian brand. It is relatively young, has existed since 2010, but is already quite popular. The clothes of this brand are bright, youthful, have a minimalist design and are perfect for lovers of a laid-back urban style. Skills produces men's anoraks made of fabric with a coating that protects against rain and wind. The cost of anoraks varies from 3000 to 4000 rubles.
Fred Perry
British menswear brand Fred Perry releases anoraks mainly for the warm season, to protect against windy and rainy weather, and not for warmth. Therefore, most often you can find anoraks in their spring, summer and, sometimes, autumn collections.The cost of anoraks of this brand ranges from 14-16 thousand rubles. They are usually made from polyester.
Seasonal Options
Initially, anoraks were made as jackets solely to protect against bad weather, rain and wind, and not from the cold. However, these comfortable windbreakers are loved not only by tourists and climbers, but also by snowboarders and skiers, so anoraks are now being produced for any season.
Summer
Anoraks designed for the warm season are sewn from impregnated cotton or polyester. These fabrics are lightweight, but at the same time windproof and protect from rain. Suitable for hiking, walking in the woods, fishing and other outdoor activities.
Spring and autumn
The off-season is famous not only for bad weather, but also for coolness. Therefore, for spring and autumn, you should choose an anorak with a lining. On sale there are anoraks with a detachable fleece lining, as well as from double-sided fabrics with a brushed wrong side. For autumn-spring, clothes made of membrane fabrics are better suited.
Winter
There are also winter anoraks. Their main advantage over a regular jacket is that, due to the lack of a fastener, they are absolutely not blown by the wind. Winter anoraks come in several varieties: from quilted fabric with down or synthetic filler and from dense membrane fabric lined with natural or artificial fur or natural wool.
Color options
Anoraks come in a variety of colors. Fans of winter extreme sports should choose anoraks that combine two or three contrasting colors, this will make a person more visible and bright, which is important from a safety point of view.
If you're planning on wearing the anorak as a casual urban jacket, the choice of colors is only limited by your taste.
For fishermen, hunters, paintball lovers, there are anoraks of protective and camouflage colors. These colors allow you to merge with the environment, to become invisible, which is important for all the types of recreation listed above.