Boys will be boys, despite razor-sharp wind and other unpleasant elements. Suit them up for a day of fun in this super-light, sporty zip-up.

Its made form a sleek nylon fabric thats both wind and water resistant, and the attached storm hood can be customized to fit any sized head using an adjustment tab at back crown. The polyester mesh liner sits smoothly against skin and under layers, and its highly breathable to keep them comfortable during rough-and-tumble activities. The sporty-chic horizontal striping is armed with reflective detailing to keep them visible in low-light conditions.

FEATURES:

• Fabric: Shell: 100% nylon Wind Halt, 100% nylon houndstooth printed Wind Halt. Lining: 100% polyester mesh
• Wind/water resistant
• Attached, adjustable storm hood
• Zip-closed pockets
• Reflective detail
• Center back length: 16.5 inches

Active Baby Tips

Columbia water-resistant outerwear addresses the problem by providing some weather protection and insulation during high-energy activities in drizzly cold weather. Basically, it tries to balance weather protection with comfort and breathability for active activities in middling conditions.

Columbia jackets and pants are shells made of an extremely lightweight fabric with a water repellent finish, and very tight weave with an outer coating that resists water and wind. Those water-and-wind- resistant Columbia jackets and pants weigh only a couple of ounces, and can be folded or stuffed into a pocket. Weather-proof layers also add warmth by keeping out wind.

The first issue to consider when choosing outerwear is the anticipated weather. Weather-resistant clothing are excellent choices for the kind of weather where it's sunny one moment, drizzly the next, and the weather report promises nothing more than a slight chain of showers. When your kids are playing in the park or playground or at the beach in almost-reliably dry climates, or in mid-summer in mountains that tend to be warm but can be damp, a weather resistant jacket and pants are all that is needed.