It happened every year. I’d hit a ski resort with my buddy Stone Man, and before we even made it to the lifts, I’d inevitably hear a familiar request: “Umm, could you carry my après ski hat for me, ...

Peak Performance’s Vertec HIPE 3L kit is the do-it-all outwear that doesn’t skimp on style.

The Q36.5 Rain Shell Jacket, referred to by the brand as the R. Shell, is built upon the brand’s UF 75 Shell. This is a proprietary (as many Q36.5 technologies are) 3-layer fabric. The outer layer is ...

Stellar Equipment might not be the biggest name brand in ski outerwear, but their Free 2.5 Shell kit goes toe to toe with all ...

If you’re searching for variety among your outerwear options this winter, you’ll want to add one of the best quilted jackets ...

The best layer you can pack, for really any adventure, is a hardshell jacket. There are expectations, of course, but really only for those who live on the equator. A hardshell is a durable, waterproof ...

By pairing lightweight insulation with a rugged waxed canvas shell, this jacket delivers three-season weather protection and ...

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, ...

Drew Zieff is a Tahoe-based freelance writer whose expertise ranges from snow sports in the winter to camping accessories in the summer. New perk: Easily find new routes and hidden gems, upcoming ...

The days of rain shells being slick, sweaty and crunchy are long gone. Today’s models are not only more efficient at keeping moisture at bay, they’re also comfortable to wear for extended periods of ...