Comfortable, easy-to-carry, wind- and waterproof, the so-light-it's-hardly-there Helium UL is perfect for adventures in ...

What the heck is a softshell hiking jacket? It’s a rather elusive, nebulous clothing concept. You only have to visit the softshell section of brands’ websites for a taste of this uncertainty. Often ...

Thei Rab Borealis is a very good-looking, lightweight softshell jacket that has quite obviously been conceptualized and designed with rock climbing in mind – with the positioning of the pockets ...

The Gryphon Moto Badwater jacket is not just a warm-weather mesh jacket but a versatile piece of gear that can adapt to changing weather conditions. Its excellent ventilation and waterproof shell, ...

When it comes to winter sports, I often opt for a hard shell instead of a ski jacket because I want to strategically layer so I can easily control my temperature. It might seem counterintuitive that a ...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Robb Report may receive an affiliate commission. At first blush, the shell jacket seems the very embodiment ...