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Yeti Just Launched Its First-Ever Technical Performance Apparel. Our Expert Tester Weighs In.

Our curious, nerdy, and somewhat judgmental rain jacket expert translates the spec sheets for Yeti's newest products: midlayers and outerwear.

Drew ZieffOctober 22, 20262

Apparel

The $500 Jacket We Called ‘Regrettably Worth It’ Is 40 Percent Off

It's the biggest discount we'll see until Black Friday.

Kristen GeilJuly 27, 20261

Apparel

The Simple Reason Your Rain Jacket Is Leaking (and How to Fix It)

Don’t retire your shell just because it’s wetting out. From unclogging microscopic pores to reactivating DWR in the dryer, here's how to properly wash and restore your waterproof gear to make it last forever.

Amelia ArvesenApril 20, 20261

Gear News

If You’re Not an Outside Reader, Keep Scrolling—This Secret Sale Isn’t for You

This tester-approved down jacket is already pretty cheap—and we have an exclusive code to bring the price down even more.

Kristen GeilMarch 2, 2026

Apparel

I Tested a Budget Jacket Against My Trusted Arc’teryx Puffy—Here's When I Use Each One

The jackets vary in fill and warmth, but function similarly despite their price differences.

Maggie SlepianFebruary 27, 20262

Apparel

My Hottest Take? These Pricey Down Jackets Are Worth Their Weight in Gold.

Here's why our gear columnist stands behind these brand-name jackets.

Jakob SchillerFebruary 16, 20263

Apparel

I’ve Tested Hundreds of Synthetic Jackets—These 5 Are the Only Ones I’ll Wear

These outer layers keep me warm and dry, no matter the weather.

Kelly BastoneFebruary 10, 2026

Apparel

The Iconic Puffy That Braved Everest—and Then Took Over Streetwear

Born as an expedition jacket in 1992, the Nuptse became one of the most unlikely—and enduring—icons in streetwear.

Graham AverillFebruary 4, 20262

Apparel

Deal Alert: Score Up to 50% Off Expert-Tested Winter Running Jackets

Whether you need a waterproof shell for Virginia rain or an insulated layer for Colorado snow, these seven jackets actually perform.

Lisa JhungMarch 13, 2026

Apparel

We Tested Winter Coats in -10 Degrees. These 9 Kept Us Warm, Dry, and Frostbite-Free.

Of the 27 insulated jackets we tested last winter, we couldn’t get enough of these nine (and they're up to 25 percent off right now)

Berne BroudyJanuary 13, 2026

Apparel

I Thought a $500 Rain Jacket Was Ridiculous—Then I Field Tested It in Japan

The Arc’teryx Beta SL’s three-layer build and premium materials kept me dry during a soggy spring trip to Japan

Maggie SlepianOctober 30, 20254

Apparel

These Jackets Are Always in My Pack, Even in Summer. Here's Why.

I keep these Flylow and Rab jackets handy year-round for their combination of warmth and breathability

Jakob SchillerAugust 7, 2025

Hiking

This Is the Only Puffy Jacket I Need All Winter Long

A hybrid between breathable midlayer and lofted insulation pieces, the Sitka Ambient 200 Jacket packs a ton of warmth into an adaptable piece you’ll never need to remove

Wes SilerDecember 5, 2024

Apparel

We Braved Cold, Wind, Sleet, and Snow to Find These 5 Best Men's Winter Running Jackets

These tested and approved weatherproof jackets keep you comfortable running in cold and wet conditions.

Mark EllerNovember 13, 2025

Apparel

How to Never Break Another Zipper

Zippers are the hardest thing to replace on your technical gear. Here's how to make sure you never have to.

Joe JacksonJuly 2, 2025

Running

The Best PFAS-Free Running Jackets

We tested 15 running jackets that provide all-weather protection without containing forever chemicals. These three were our favorites.

Scott DouglasMarch 7, 2024

Apparel

The Weird Origin Story of Your Favorite Patagonia Jacket

The Patagonia Retro Pile fleece, which has been in the line for 36 years, continues to be popular from city streets to mountain peaks

Jakob SchillerJanuary 21, 2024

Apparel

How to Layer For Everyday Life

Layering is important on ordinary days, not just when you’re out adventuring

Jakob SchillerAugust 6, 2024

Apparel

Breaking the Rules to Make Better Gear

Mountain Hardwear is celebrating its 30th birthday with a nod to its iconic, go-our-own-way craftsmanship

November 1, 2023

Apparel

The Best Backcountry Ski Jackets of 2024

Ski touring and high-output activities in the backcountry require a different kind of armor. Suit up with our favorite picks of the season.

Lily KrassOctober 18, 2023

Jackets

Latest Stories

Yeti Just Launched Its First-Ever Technical Performance Apparel. Our Expert Tester Weighs In.

The $500 Jacket We Called ‘Regrettably Worth It’ Is 40 Percent Off

The Simple Reason Your Rain Jacket Is Leaking (and How to Fix It)

If You’re Not an Outside Reader, Keep Scrolling—This Secret Sale Isn’t for You

I Tested a Budget Jacket Against My Trusted Arc’teryx Puffy—Here's When I Use Each One

My Hottest Take? These Pricey Down Jackets Are Worth Their Weight in Gold.

I’ve Tested Hundreds of Synthetic Jackets—These 5 Are the Only Ones I’ll Wear

The Iconic Puffy That Braved Everest—and Then Took Over Streetwear

Deal Alert: Score Up to 50% Off Expert-Tested Winter Running Jackets

We Tested Winter Coats in -10 Degrees. These 9 Kept Us Warm, Dry, and Frostbite-Free.

I Thought a $500 Rain Jacket Was Ridiculous—Then I Field Tested It in Japan

These Jackets Are Always in My Pack, Even in Summer. Here's Why.

This Is the Only Puffy Jacket I Need All Winter Long

We Braved Cold, Wind, Sleet, and Snow to Find These 5 Best Men's Winter Running Jackets

How to Never Break Another Zipper

The Best PFAS-Free Running Jackets

The Weird Origin Story of Your Favorite Patagonia Jacket

How to Layer For Everyday Life

Breaking the Rules to Make Better Gear

The Best Backcountry Ski Jackets of 2024

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