Gear Guide 2014: Shells
If you've ever suffered through a storm with a shell that leaks or makes you wet from sweat, you know why a good jacket matters. Find yours here.
HARDSHELL REVIEWS
Editors’ Choice
Marmot Essence | Video Review
Most Versatile
Eddie Bauer First Ascent BC Ultralight
Climbers Choice
Arc’teryx Alpha SL
Bargain
Columbia Rainstormer
Light and Comfortable
Mountain Hardwear Super Light Plasmic
Most Breathable
Salomon GTX Active Shell
Tough Ultralight
The North Face Verto Storm
All-Purpose Value
L.L. Bean NeoShell Bounder
SOFTSHELL REVIEWS
Multisport
adidas Terrex Swift Mountain Summer Jacket
Versatile Pullover
Rab Ventus Pull-On/Lunar Pull-On
Light and Tough
Mountain Hardwear Super Chockstone Jacket
Alpine Workhorse
Black Diamond Equipment B.D.V. Jacket
Ultralight Wind Layer
Sierra Designs Stow Windshirt