The Best Men’s Rain Jackets for Staying Dry and Protected
37 testers put 52 hardshells to the test this year. These are their favorites.
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The Best Women’s Rain Jackets for Soggy Adventures
45 jackets hit the trail. Only eight made it to the winners’ circle.
Is Páramo’s Velez Jacket Really a Gore-Tex Killer?
The UK-based brand takes a novel approach to keeping dry.
This Ultralight Wind Shell Might Replace Your Rain Jacket
Mountain Equipment’s Katam handles a downpour better than any six ounce layer we’ve ever met.
This Hardshell Is the Most Affordable Quiver-Killer We’ve Ever Tested
Here’s why we still reach for the Outdoor Research Foray II hike after hike.
The Best Shells of 2022
Fend off water and wind with these breathable, packable jackets
Arc’teryx Beta AR
Most durable shell from the Fall/Winter 2018 Gear Guide.
Flylow Cooper Jacket
Most breathable shell from the Fall/Winter 2018 Gear Guide.
Strafe Cham Jacket
Best shell for tall folks from the Fall/Winter 2018 Gear Guide.
Montane Fleet
Ounce-for-ounce champ shell from the Fall/Winter 2018 Gear Guide.
Dynafit TLT 3L
Lightest shell from the Fall/Winter 2018 Gear Guide.
REI Xerodry GTX Jacket
Best value shell from the Fall/Winter 2018 Gear Guide.
Black Diamond Helio Active Shell
Most comfortable shell from the Fall/Winter 2018 Gear Guide.
Salomon Tour Jacket
This fully water-proof, breathable hardshell skips the bells and whistles and straight-up performs.
Gear Review: Patagonia Troposphere Jacket
Gear Editor Kristin Hostetter with Patagonia's breathable and packable Troposphere hard shell jacket
Editors' Choice Snow Award 2012: La Sportiva Storm Fighter GTX Pants
Staff Photographer Ben Fullerton shows off La Sportiva's bullet-proof Storm Fighter pants
Editors' Choice 2010: Mophie Juice Pack Air
Make your iPhone trail-ready with this protective case that doubles as a rechargeable battery pack.