Dependability is the name of the game when it comes to the best spring menswear essentials, and there’s a delicate balance as you bridge the gap between seasons, from your choice of boots (more lightweight than winter), denim (again, lighter in color than winter) and of course, your shirting rotation.

As we’ve talked about in the past on this Brooklyn style blog, we’re not out of the woods yet when it comes to battling the elements — in fact, we very well might be in the thick of it as far as gearing up for spring is concerned.

And that, my friends, is where Patagonia’s trusty Lightweight Fjord Flannel Shirt steps up to the proverbial menswear plate — as sold by Huckberry, it’s got all the comfort and warmth of a classic men’s flannel shirt, just with a lighter build more well-suited to spring style.

Patagonia gear is legendary for both its toughness and sustainability, along with its utility, and the Patagonia Fjord Lightweight Flannel Shirt moves through the season with that same lineage top of mind. The Patagonia Fjord Lightweight Flannel Shirt is the kind of shirt you reach for on a brisk spring morning, which can quickly turn into a day when you need to shed that flannel shirt in favor of your base layer (perhaps a short-sleeve henley or pocket T-shirt?).

In the meantime, the Patagonia Fjord Lightweight Flannel Shirt is made from super-soft brushed cotton flannel — brushed on both sides for added softness, of course.

Your new favorite flannel shirt is also classic in its construction, with a helpful chest pocket for visual interest and some added EDC storage space (if you choose to rock the Patagonia Fjord Lightweight Flannel Shirt as a workshirt, that is). And that’s another benefit to opting for a lightweight flannel shirt these days — it’s a blend of both comfort and just enough warmth for spring weather (leave the ultra-thick flannel overshirt at home these days).

The Patagonia Fjord Lightweight Flannel Shirt comes in three utterly classic plaid combinations, each well-suited for spring — and each more appealing than the timeless red-and-black flannel shirt you (and this Brooklyn-based writer) have been wearing all winter.

So, the Patagonia Fjord Lightweight Flannel Shirt delivers a stylish change of pace in matters of looks, plus lightweight utility in the form of easygoing yet sturdy, supple layering. Paired with dark blue jeans or even stretch chinos, the Patagonia Fjord Lightweight Flannel Shirt is as solid a seasonal style move as it gets, my friends.