Durability and light package make this jacket shine.

Executive Editor Dennis Lewon shows off the Arc'teryx Alpha SV Jacket

Gear Editor Kristin Hostetter with Patagonia's breathable and packable Troposphere hard shell jacket

Ski tester Crystal Sagan shows the Arc'teryx Quintic 28 backpack

This softshell packs a double punch with waterproofing and breathability.,See what our testers thought of this jacket from the North Face.

A jacket that breathes - no matter the conditions.

The Zeta LT sets a new bar for shells.

This Editors' Choice Award-winning jacket is a year-round favorite.