Annette McGivney, Photos by Sethhughes.com

For all-purpose performance year-round, this layering system works overtime through any weather.

Don't let a crappy forecast keep you home for the weekend. Just pack this deluge-tested system.

From the Grand Canyon to sunshine-pounded Colorado peaks, stay cool and comfortable with this ultralight system.

Our testers faced raging blizzards, pounding hail, frigid temps, and 60-mph winds to select these top clothes.