A backpacking rain jacket is a must-have, even if you’re expecting nothing but bright, sunny hiking weather. Mother Nature is unpredictable; you never know when the sky might open up in a torrential ...

Let’s face it; buying a hiking jacket is unnecessarily complicated. Softshells, puffer jackets, hybrid hoodies, rain jackets, fleece sweaters, wind shells, mid-layers, hardshells — how many of these ...

The Arc’teryx Beta SL’s three-layer build and premium materials kept me dry during a soggy spring trip to Japan ...

The REI Co-op Activator Soft-Shell Hoodie is marked down to $100—40% off its normal price—in all of its colors and sizes as a ...

Shield yourself against April showers and wet winters with the best lightweight waterproof jackets money can buy .

We’ve all been there—the rain can throw our workout plans for a giant loop. It doesn’t matter what outdoor activity you’re doing—when the rain starts to fall and you’re unprepared, it can really ruin ...

The rain jackets that work best for women are not the same as those that work the best for men. Because women typically sweat less, their rain jackets often skip the pit zips (a major waterproofing ...

When it comes to adventuring in the great outdoors, there’s no such thing as bad weather, just bad gear. Luckily, there’s plenty of waterproof hiking gear for all sizes, styles and budgets. So, ...

Let’s face it, hiking is one of those weird sports that seems like it should be free, but in reality has loads of start-up costs, and finding the best budget hiking gear can be quite difficult. When ...

Participation in almost all forms of outdoor recreation and physical activities increased dramatically during the pandemic, but in some sports those gains have lasted, and one of the most profound ...

The Patagonia Torrentshell is made from thick, tear-resistant 50D ripstop recycled nylon, so if you are rough on your backpacking gear, this jacket should probably find its way into your pack. One of ...