At the top of any essential kit list for hiking is a waterproof jacket. Mountain weather is never easy to anticipate, nor is it willing to compromise. It'll rain. Or snow. Or hurl some other manner of ...

Offering more wind- and water-resistance than a fleece, but lighter and comfier than a hard shell, a softshell could be the ...

Which waterproof jacket is best? If you live where there’s plenty of rainfall but hate carrying an umbrella, consider investing in a waterproof jacket. While they aren’t magically impervious, the best ...

When it comes to adventuring in the great outdoors, there’s no such thing as bad weather, just bad gear. Luckily, there’s plenty of waterproof hiking gear for all sizes, styles and budgets. So, ...

While some adventures call for a sturdy hardshell, most of the time a lightweight, packable jacket will do – but it still needs to seal out the rain and let sweat escape. With the Ampli-Dry II, ...

Going hiking without a jacket is like heading to the gym without your water bottle. Sure, you might not need it all the time, but you will really feel its absence when conditions change. 'Fail to ...

Is this the most protective jacket ever made? With its amazingly burly - but not hugely breathable - fabric, the Axiom is a ...

Which rain jackets are best? No matter where you live, you’re bound to run into some unfavorable weather every now and then. Whether you’re out running errands, hiking in the woods or attending an ...

Let’s face it, hiking is one of those weird sports that seems like it should be free, but in reality has loads of start-up costs, and finding the best budget hiking gear can be quite difficult. When ...

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