The trouble with fleece is that by itself it usually isn t all that warm at least, not when worn as the primary insulating piece in cold weather. Most soft shells are aimed at the high-aerobic market, ...

If you’re after a really good buy, take a look at Patagonia‘s Rain Shadow jacket ($179). It employs the now-popular 2.5-layer construction, in which the inner “layer” is really just a raised pattern.

Founded in Norway in 1877, Helly Hansen has built a global reputation for creating professional-grade outdoor gear that performs in the harshest environments. From pioneering waterproof oilskins for ...

Can you remember the last time the sun shone consistently over the UK? Was it 2022? Must be, because I can’t remember more than 14 days of sunshine in a row since then. On the other hand, wet, soggy ...

If there's one to get excited about, it's the ruggedly tough Beta SL jacket. The discount isn't huge, but it's still ...

For me, Arc’teryx has always been the symbol of a true outdoor pro — someone who values performance over anything else. Sure, it’s expensive. But ever since I started spending serious time outdoors, ...

If you browse for a new hard shell jacket either online or at a retail store you might be overwhelmed by the vast number of products and featured technologies. What is the difference between a shell ...

Until now, I’ve always found descriptions of rain jackets that are both waterproof and breathable to be a lie. Shielding from water is the easy part, it seems, but any promises of ventilation have ...

Many people acquire their outdoor apparel one piece at a time. A ski shell here, a puffy jacket there. Base layers received as Christmas gifts. A fleece owned since high school. Then when it's time to ...

66°North has been one of the standout outdoor brands for me this year. The Icelandic brand has been around for nearly 100 years – one of their latest collections highlighted this – but it's only ...