Hard Shell

Mammut Unveils Reflective Gore-Tex Pro Fabric

Heavy-duty and highly visible, the Nordwand Advanced HS jacket is making a splash at Outdoor Retailer Summer Market

A Eulogy to the Sierra Designs Ultralight Trench

The sad story behind one of the outdoor industry's smartest hard-shell designs. Turns out, we were the problem.

The Best Summer Jackets of 2018

When weather rolls in, grab one of these

Waxed Cotton—the Original Waterproof-Breathable—Works

This cotton won't kill you

Your Guide to Layering This Spring

Dress for success when you get snow, rain, and sunshine, all in 24 hours

Picture's Stretchy, Breathable Iceland Proknit Shell

This jacket is knit from recycled polyester "yarn," making it dump heat better than its competitors

The Best Jackets of 2018

Don’t leave home without a warm winter buddy.

The Best Summer Jackets of 2017

Layers of every stripe

Gear of the Show: Summer Outdoor Retailer 2016

Columbia OutDry Extreme Diamond Shell

Columbia just reinvented the rain jacket, and it works great