The Latok series of hiking jackets has been a mainstay of Rab’s product line-up for more than two decades now. As technical waterproof shells, they sit right at the top of the range. ‘Latok’ is itself ...

Unless you’re an outdoor enthusiast, however, you may not know the name Mountain Hardwear. With the recent launch of its most advanced backcountry jacket, that might just change. The small, California ...

Designed to suit the needs of athletes like Vivian Bruchez and Sean Pettit, Mountain Hardwear’s new Mythogen™ Kit is the ultimate blend of freeride and backcountry-focused functionality. Powder aims ...

The new Arc'teryx Beta AR jacket with a fresh take on waterproofing with the introduction of the Gore-Tex Pro ePE membrane. Arc’teryx has partnered with Gore-Tex since 1995. Now, 30 years in, the ...

You don’t name a waterproof jacket after the world’s fourth highest mountain unless you’re confident it’s worth its salt. The Lhotse is a high-spec hard shell that seems to get top marks from almost ...

Cons: A hefty price (although still not at the top these days) will be the main drawback. Not quite as bombproof as some premium shells. It has done a stellar job protecting me from rain, wind, ...

Durable, versatile, iconic. Two and a half decades on, the Beta AR has become a pillar of not just Arc’teryx but the outdoor industry at large. The first iteration, released in 2000, was Arc’teryx’s ...

Powder aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. When it comes to ski jackets, there’s likely hundreds of options on the ...

The standout feature of the Alpinestars ST-7 2L Gore-Tex jacket ($739.95) is its dual-layer laminated Gore-Tex main shell, meaning that a waterproof membrane is mated to the outer layer. Having used ...

8 best men’s waterproof jackets, tested on wet commutes and coastal walks - Get ready for autumn downpours, with these ...

Named after the beautiful pyramid-shaped peak in the Mahalangur section of the Himalayas, the Summit Pumori GORE-TEX® Pro Jacket harnesses a seam-sealed three-layer GORE-TEX® Pro shell for ...