9 Best Men’s Lightweight Jackets for Spring

It’s hard to top a classic, a jacket that calls to mind an era when getting the job done was the only option.

The Eisenhower Jacket is among Dickies’ most popular styles, and it keeps things simple when it needs to be.

The turn-down collar is crucial for weather-ready protection, while the cotton/poly twill construction is hardy and weather-ready.

It’s an ideal work jacket, but also functions well with casual picks like a henley and blue jeans. Plus, General Dwight D. Eisenhower himself approved of its utility.

There are certain days when spring weather calls for something a little more savvy, a little more in tune with the elements. If you favor day hikes or camping trips, and yet want a jacket that works well back in town, Patagonia has long had you covered.

The best part is, the Nano Puff Jacket boasts a useful stand-up collar, a drawstring waist for a snug fit, and super-lightweight PrimaLoft recycled insulation. It does all this for a fairly agreeable price considering its helpful tech features, and plenty of colors should suit every taste.

Taylor Stitch offers up its take on the trucker jacket, a fan favorite style that they’ve made unique to the San Francisco brand’s heritage.

That means zig-zag front placket and back collar stitching, rounded chest flap pockets, a fit offered up in useful chest sizes, and of course, the use of spring-friendly, soft organic cotton cord fabric.

That’s right: Your new spring jacket boasts traditionally fall-minded corduroy fabric, the kind that gets better with age.

The first chore coats were worn in the French countryside by workers who needed a sturdy cotton denim jacket with plenty of pockets, and Taylor Stitch draws inspiration from that timeless style with its fresh take on the silhouette. Helpful touches like double-entry front hip pockets give this sturdy cotton number an added dash of utility.

If you seek a touch of spring adventure combined with urban exploration, consider The North Face your best bet.

You might trust the famed outdoor brand to outfit you for winter storms, but you’ve got the option to lighten things up with this stretchy, water-repellant and wind-resistant jacket in a simple, subtle design.

Use the cinch cord to customize your fit, and pair up the black colorway with just about any other shades in your wardrobe – on the trail or back home.

There’s a delicate balance between protection from the elements and streamlined style – the best lightweight jackets need to be able to do both, all without any added bulk. Buck Mason takes the classic bomber jacket and dials things down with — you guessed it –lightweight insulation in an onion-quilted pattern.

Although best known for its moisture-wicking performance workout gear, Vuori is on a mission to take over the rest of your wardrobe from day to night, and it doesn’t hurt that a highly functional chore jacket is part of that equation.

The Timor Chore Jacket is crafted from a blend of recycled polyester, cotton and elastane, resulting in a sturdy moisture-wicking performance chore jacket blending the classic and the modern.

There’s variety aplenty to be had among the best spring lightweight jackets, but there’s no denying the classic utility of a chore jacket. Somewhere between a chore coat and a shirt jacket, with densely woven cotton construction and helpful patch pockets. Garment-dying gives it a lived-in look and feel, the kind that pairs expertly with your favorite Bonobos blue jeans.

Relwen draws on plenty of heritage style inspiration to craft its modern updates on the classics, and this chore coat is no exception.

Touches like lined handwarmer pockets and a drawstring waist amp up its wearability for the perfect fit and absolute comfort on blustery spring days. Select from a range of timeless colors to pair with, say, tobacco-hued stretch chinos from Relwen.