It’s mighty hard to believe we’re only a few days away from the proper start of fall on the calendar, but is there ever really a bad time to snap up one of the best men’s jackets for windy weather? Perhaps that’s got you realizing that you need to upgrade, say, your fall outerwear in a hurry. Relief is in sight in the form of the Relwen Windzip Jacket, and that’s doubly true if you pick up the Huckberry exclusive colorway of this rugged, rough-and-tumble, go-anywhere jacket.

According to Top Trends Guide, it’s a crowded market out there in the race for the best fall jacket for men, but this one might just take the cake if you prefer your outerwear delivered with rugged adventures and top-notch functionality in mind. It’s part of the entire Relwen lineup of military-inspired, exceptionally well-made gear, and that’s saying quite a lot (head here to get my thoughts on the best summer shorts from Relwen if you live in an area prone to hotter weather through September). For the rest of us though, the rugged Relwen Windzip Jacket is going to take the cake for day-to-night casual style.

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The thing with the Relwen Windzip Jacket is that it really is built for just about anything fall throws at you, like much of the brand’s gear, which frequently draws design inspiration from old-school military jackets. This silhouette is certainly every bit as functional as you need for the field, to say the least.

SHOP: The Relwen Windzip Jacket

Huckberry certainly sings the praises of the Relwen Windzip Jacket, noting that it “could be the slickest jacket they’ve ever made” — that’s a pretty high bar to clear, in my book. The water-resistant exterior is certainly nice to have for breezy fall weather, and the fact that it’s made from stretchy nylon and spandex is an added bonus. But it’s the inner workings of the Relwen Windzip Jacket that make for such a fine seasonal jacket. The 60 gram down-alternative filling is complemented by a warming, stand-up collar for when fall days dawn bright and chilly. Think lightweight, but comfortable and not nearly as heavy as your winter parka.

Black oxidized hardware adds a super-clean, slick finish to this rugged jacket, which has the style chops to be worn with everything from some of the best men’s blue jeans and your favorite henley to a classic Oxford shirt and tan chinos for evening patio beers. That you can find all of this gear in the classic Huckberry Bestsellers section is a pretty big advantage. Now, it’s worth noting that scoring the Relwen Windzip Jacket (available in a whopping six colors) doesn’t always come cheap (it retails for $298 at Huckberry). But given that you can wear this jacket on the trail or back in town, on the road or out for beers, it’s a downright steal in that regard. It’s the ideal jacket to wear 24/7 this fall, and that’s just for starters. Try it on for size and see where it’ll take you.

SHOP: The Relwen Windzip Jacket