Soft Shells Reviews

A primo softshell jacket...for your dog.

A light, warm, synthetic layering piece ideal for damp conditions and active pursuits.

An extremely light and extremely packable windshell.

Our official test team logged more than 2,337 miles and 263 nights in the backcountry to find the best gear for every type of hiker.

Dawn-to-dusk adventure ahead? Prepare for anything with this versatile system.

It's a stretchy winter softshell completely coated in high loft, fuzzy lining. Need we say more?

Find a jacket that's suited for highly active, cold-weather activities.

Softshell pants that are waterproof, breathable, and abrasion resistant.

Breathable softshell pants for skiers that log logs of vertical.

A weather-resistant shell that's as warm as a sweater.

This wind resistant yet breathable softshell is great for layering.

An ultralight softshell that wicks.

A midweight softshell that's multiseason.

This softshell provides maximum breathability and weather protection.

This eco-friendly jacket is everything you'd expect from a midweight softshell.

A bargain softshell that's cozy and great for aerobic activities.

This stretch-nylon softshell jacket is one of the most-worn garments in our gear closet.

A streamlined softshell that packs up small and cuts the wind

Soak up the sun in this windproof ARC'TERYX pullover.

This cold-weather The North Face jacket comes complete with handwarmer pockets.

This waterproof, hooded REI jacket is stretchy and breathable.

This Cloudveil jacket is great for wind, snow, and light precipitation. And it's under $200.

This ARC'TERYX pullover is the perfect mix of baselayer and jacket.

Want to enjoy more time on the trail? It's simple: Bring the whole family, but make sure the kids stay comfortable with gear built for them.

In a 2000 BACKPACKER raingear review, the average jacket weighed 20.6 ounces. Nine year later, that's down as much as 65%–and these six entries are more breathable to boot.

This all-around soft shell keeps the drizzle on the outside and warmth on the inside, right where it belongs.

New technology makes for a super breathable, go anywhere hard shell

Weighing less that 10 ounces this ultralight shell withstood 3 days of torrential rain.

This high intensity, breathable jacket is perfect for fast day hikes and cross training.

Get technical layers that work everywhere from hotel bars to high-mountain trails. Our testers vetted more than 50 products from the Alps to the Andes to bring you these top systems.

Plenty of cargo space, an adjustable hood and great air flow, you may never have to take this coat off

Core Concepts Monsoon to Market effortlessly transforms from satchel to shell.

Made with down or synthetic fibers and paper-thin shells, these puffy jackets weigh less, loft higher, and pack much smaller than fleece.

Proven extra-tough after 30 straight days of hiking

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