Water-resistant jackets are designed to fend off light showers, but will eventually soak through during prolonged rain.

Our experts pick the best hiking waterproof jackets for 2025 – tested in rain and wind on wild mountain terrain ...

Rain gear used to leave us hot and wet or cold and wet, but the latest technologies and designs bring comfort in inclement weather.

In one of this season’s go-to shades, chocolate brown, Varley’s Kirsten Rainshell Coat is a timeless classic. As well as ...

Waxed fabrics first came on the slippery scene when European sailors discovered that wet sails performed better than dry sails. Applying fish oil (and eventually linseed oil) to the sailcloth resulted ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Sit me and one of my riding buddies within earshot of a non-cyclist in a local cafe and I’d wager ...

Wes Siler is your guide to leading a more exciting life in the great outdoors. As Outside’s outdoor lifestyle columnist, he writes about the intersections of science, news, politics, gear, vehicles ...

Membranes, DWR, hydrostatic head, 2-layer, 3-layer, what does it all mean? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. In this article, I’m ...

All outdoorsmen and women need a reliable layer to keep water out. Maybe it’s because of a light drizzle on an early-morning walk, or an afternoon downpour on a hike, or a damp mist that just keeps ...

The first energy-harvesting, triboelectric fabric that is both waterproof and capable of converting energy from multiple sources – such as wind, rain and human movement – has been developed by ...