The point of a rain jacket is to keep you dry. And while a garbage bag at an amusement park does the same thing in a pinch, you want a water-resistant coat that’ll save you (and the rest of your ...

The best shell jackets enable us to explore despite the elements--which is exactly what our team of testers did this past summer and fall. Below, you'll find our favorite technical, non-insulated ...

The best rain jackets enable us to explore despite the elements—which is exactly what our team of testers did all year long. Below, you’ll find our favorite men’s shells of 2025, from featherweight ...

Keep wind and water at bay with the most capable rain shells on the market. Every product is carefully selected by our editors. If you buy from a link, we may earn a commission. Learn more The days of ...

Graham Averill is Outside magazine’s national parks columnist, but some of his favorite adventures have happened inside state parks. When you live in the southern Appalachians, like I do, you have to ...

For years, the raincoat was relegated to the utilitarian fringe—something you threw on begrudgingly, hoping not to look like a drenched tourist. Fast-forward to the present, and we’re in the golden ...

When it comes to waterproof insulation, Gore-Tex is king. It’s a high-performance nylon ripstop blend that’s waterproof, ...

Drew Zieff is a Tahoe-based freelance writer whose expertise ranges from snow sports in the winter to camping accessories in the summer. New perk: Easily find new routes and hidden gems, upcoming ...