The Patagonia Granite Crest is the kind of rain jacket that quickly earns its place in your gear closet. It has been my trusty companion through a genuinely
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Arc’teryx Norvan Jacket Review: GORE-TEX Weather Protection at Trail Running Weight
Bottom Line: The Arc'teryx Norvan is the most breathable, lightest waterproof running jacket I've tested. The hood has some fit issues, and it's genuinely expensive — but if
PFAS-Free Jackets: The Complete Guide to Rain, Ski, and Snow Shells (2026)
Extended ski touring in a steady snow is a great way to test the performance of PFAS-free DWR. Heads up: Several Arc’teryx men’s and women’s ski and ride
Arc’teryx Rush Jacket and Bib Review
The Arc'teryx Rush jacket and pants featuring Gore-Tex Pro are constructed to be a lightweight, waterproof, and breathable kit for the backcountry. We took them to Arc'teryx's backyard
Patagonia Stormstride Jacket review: Testing the backcountry-focused ski shell
The Patagonia Stormstride is a backcountry ski jacket made for high-output ski touring. The Patagonia Stormstride series is the brand's most breathable jacket and pants for ski touring.
Mammut Stoney HS | Mammut’s softest ski jacket
With a premium feel and construction that shows attention to detail, the Mammut Stoney HS jacket is one of the best hard shell ski jackets we've tested this
The Best Mammut Jacket for Every Activity | Complete 2024 guide
We like the Mammut Dry Tour fabric found on the Mammut Stoney HS jacket and pant for its soft feel and stretch. Mammut has a huge product line,
Arc’teryx Beta vs Beta AR vs Beta SL (Plus Beta SV)
Even in mid-summer it gets cold and windy at the summit of Colorado's famed 14ers. Karen chose the Beta AR Jacket for her summit of Mount Columbia. Heads
Powder skirt: What is it and do you need one on your ski jacket?
A powder skirt (also known as a snow skirt) is a common feature on ski jackets. What is it? Do you need one? Here is some information to
Arc’teryx Fission SV Jacket review | Waterproof, insulated and near perfect
The Arc'teryx Fission SV Jacket (Men's - Women's) is a great option for low-output use in quite cold, wet and windy conditions. The Arc'teryx Fission SV Jacket was