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Winter is coming. Is your insulated outerwear up to the task? Here’s the summation of everything I know about winter jackets, along with some recommendations for the stuff that works for me and the ...

Coming from someone who has spent decades wearing waterproof gear, I was surprised to find the FORLOH AllClima Soft Shell Jacket incredibly waterproof and wind-resistant, yet still silent as I tramped ...

Expensive. Can't use the hand pockets with a climbing harness. Like most durable water repellents, it uses carcinogenic perfluorocarbons in the waterproofing process. When it comes to outdoor ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. How we test gear. The main body consists of a three-layer fabric that works in a similar way to ...

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