Expensive. Can't use the hand pockets with a climbing harness. Like most durable water repellents, it uses carcinogenic perfluorocarbons in the waterproofing process. When it comes to outdoor ...

When you live in the southern Appalachians, like I do, you have to ignore the weather forecast—there’s always rain on the horizon. Afternoon thunderstorms are as ubiquitous as sweet tea down here, so ...

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As nights draw in and bills bite, families reach for clever layers that cut windchill without weighing them down. Shoppers are hunting practical pieces that bridge the gap between summer hoodies and ...

A softshell jacket you can put on and leave on is the king of outerwear. Top notch softshells make hardshells irrelevant. A softshell jacket you can put on and leave on is the king of outerwear. There ...

This winter's snowstorms might be behind us, but rain can happen any season of the year. You don't want to get caught in the pouring rain without a quality waterproof jacket to protect you from the ...

Which rain jackets are best? No matter where you live, you’re bound to run into some unfavorable weather every now and then. Whether you’re out running errands, hiking in the woods or attending an ...