Question

Difference between windcheater and raincoat

Answer 1

Fall outdoor clothing needs to be versatile, portable and breathable but also provide protection against the elements. Windbreakers combine all these requirements into one jacket except for the protection against the elements. Granted, windbreakers will keep the wind off of you and even shed some light rain and snow but when it is pouring down raining and cold you want a rain jacket on your back. Rain jackets, or hard shell jackets as they are sometimes called, provide the next level of outdoor clothing protection. This comes at a cost, however, as rain jackets are usually heavier and have less flexibility than windbreakers.