The April showers came and went and those May flowers are surely here, but in some parts of the nation, it’s still pretty dang rainy. As the weather continues to warm and hurricane season arrives next ...
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The Best Rain Jackets of 2025

Every jacket was backpacked in, worn hard, and put away wet. Whether you’re after an easy get-it-done option like the REI ...
Until now, I’ve always found descriptions of rain jackets that are both waterproof and breathable to be a lie. Shielding from water is the easy part, it seems, but any promises of ventilation have ...
When you live in the southern Appalachians, like I do, you have to ignore the weather forecast—there’s always rain on the horizon. Afternoon thunderstorms are as ubiquitous as sweet tea down here, so ...
More often than not, my rain jacket sits unused at the bottom of my pack, but when I need to pull it out, it’s a real lifesaver. Soaking through a puffer or base layer can send even the most hardened ...
Besides keeping you dry, the best rain jackets for women are breathable, stylish and suitable for different climates and conditions. After testing many, I chose Outdoor Research’s Aspire II as my top ...
A strong waterproof in the post-PFAS era of things that balances protection and breathability with a great fit. It just lacks some refinement and features that would really add to the overall package.