The Patagonia Torrentshell is made from thick, tear-resistant 50D ripstop recycled nylon, so if you are rough on your backpacking gear, this jacket should probably find its way into your pack. One of ...

Let’s face it; buying a hiking jacket is unnecessarily complicated. Softshells, puffer jackets, hybrid hoodies, rain jackets, fleece sweaters, wind shells, mid-layers, hardshells — how many of these ...

When it comes to adventuring in the great outdoors, there’s no such thing as bad weather, just bad gear. Luckily, there’s plenty of waterproof hiking gear for all sizes, styles and budgets. So, ...

The rain jackets that work best for women are not the same as those that work the best for men. Because women typically sweat less, their rain jackets often skip the pit zips (a major waterproofing ...

Fed up with muddy, miserable hikes? These 7 simple bits of kit will help you stay dry, comfortable and confident when walking in wet weather.

Let’s face it, hiking is one of those weird sports that seems like it should be free, but in reality has loads of start-up costs, and finding the best budget hiking gear can be quite difficult. When ...

Day hikes are an excellent alternative to trail runs, either on cross-training days or as a leisure activity on rest days. Hikes can also double as beta-gathering sessions for future trail runs, and ...

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A backpacking rain jacket is a must-have, even if you’re expecting nothing but bright, sunny hiking weather. Mother Nature is unpredictable; you never know when the sky might open up in a torrential ...