If you browse for a new hard shell jacket either online or at a retail store you might be overwhelmed by the vast number of products and featured technologies. What is the difference between a shell ...

MINIMALIST PERFORMER Good for Backcountry Like the Marmot (near left), the waterproof-breathable Shuksan was a tester favorite among all-season jackets. True, this pared-down shell has no ...

The trim-fitting Lobuche is every bit as breathable and snow- and rainproof as any hard shell we’ve ever tested. But it’s got something else up its sleeves. Because glues and seams can interfere with ...

Passing into the realm of the up-there requires not only a mindset changebut also a good change of clothing. Waterproof, burly, and breathable, the best hardshell jackets provide it all for your next ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. If you’re about to go on a hike, you need to be prepared for all possibilities. You know, awful weather, falling rocks, wild bears ...