Warm weather is here, which means it's the season for our favorite jacket: the windbreaker. Windbreaker jackets are unique in that they tend to have highly specific use cases, though we're here to make the case that they're loaded with functionality. If you want something insulated or waterproof you'll have to look elsewhere. But on those chilly spring days when you need a lightweight layer for a little added warmth or protection from the elements, or when the sun is hot but the wind is cold, a windbreaker is the perfect layer. We're rarely happier than when we're moving with pace in a lightweight layer on a cool and sunny expedition. Plus, they are insanely stashable, meaning you can bring one along just in case, knowing you can stash it away in a pocket when the breeze dies down.
The following 11 windbreakers will help you reduce the chill and increase the stoke anytime the wind begins to nip.