As winter slowly fades into spring, it's essential to carefully layer your clothing to match the weather conditions. You don't want to be overly bundled up and sweating profusely during the day, nor do you want to end up shivering after dark when the wind picks up. A good windbreaker shell can reduce heat loss and provide targeted ventilation, keeping you comfortably warm and forming an essential part of your layering system.

5.11 Tactical recently released a new Cascadia windbreaker line, which is available for both men and women. The 5.11 Cascadia windbreaker is offered as a jacket or a vest, with a variety of colors ranging from bright to subdued.

All windbreakers in the line feature durable lightweight fabric and a two-way YKK center zipper with internal storm flap. They also feature a packable chest pocket with hanger loop, and hand pockets with an internal pass-through feature to provide access to the wearer's IWB concealed handgun.

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The Cascadia jacket includes venting in the upper back, and a hook-and-loop area on the right shoulder for attachment of patches. The vest features a sleeveless construction and adjustable hem with shock cord system. MSRP is $80 for the jacket and $70 for the vest. For more information, go to 511tactical.com.

Written by Patrick McCarthy