By pairing lightweight insulation with a rugged waxed canvas shell, this jacket delivers three-season weather protection and ...

Peak Performance’s Vertec HIPE 3L kit is the do-it-all outwear that doesn’t skimp on style.

When it comes to winter sports, I often opt for a hard shell instead of a ski jacket because I want to strategically layer so I can easily control my temperature. It might seem counterintuitive that a ...

Stellar Equipment might not be the biggest name brand in ski outerwear, but their Free 2.5 Shell kit goes toe to toe with all ...

If you browse for a new hard shell jacket either online or at a retail store you might be overwhelmed by the vast number of products and featured technologies. What is the difference between a shell ...

Until now, I’ve always found descriptions of rain jackets that are both waterproof and breathable to be a lie. Shielding from water is the easy part, it seems, but any promises of ventilation have ...

These days, sustainability and the outdoor industry seem to go hand in hand, with more and more companies seeking to limit their environmental impact. Although many brands now prioritize this ...

If you’re after a really good buy, take a look at Patagonia‘s Rain Shadow jacket ($179). It employs the now-popular 2.5-layer construction, in which the inner “layer” is really just a raised pattern.

If you’re an ounce-counting backpacker, hiker or ultralight camper and you’re looking for a new, upgraded shell for your year-round adventures — well, we have good news for you in that case There’s a ...

The trouble with fleece is that by itself it usually isn t all that warm at least, not when worn as the primary insulating piece in cold weather. Most soft shells are aimed at the high-aerobic market, ...