Soft shell jackets, made of a spongy, wetsuit-like material, have for years been worn by mountain climbers and skiers. But in many circumstances, I've discovered, they're perfect for travelers. The ...

A quality soft shell is the best jacket for athletes who perform highly aerobic activities in variable conditions (basically, spring pretty much anywhere in the country). While this type of jacket won ...

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 ...

Buying a jacket for the outdoors can be intimidating. Do you want soft shell or hard shell? Gore-Tex or Gore-Tex Pro? And, most confusing of all: waterproof or water-resistant? In this article, we ...

As nights draw in and bills bite, families reach for clever layers that cut windchill without weighing them down. Shoppers are hunting practical pieces that bridge the gap between summer hoodies and ...

Whether your winter activities include breaking out skis or a snowboard or simply shoveling the driveway, you need a warm jacket. Even though your go-to down jacket is insulated and traps heat from ...

The Endura Pro SL Waterproof Softshell sits close to the top of the Scottish brand's exhaustive range of road jackets. Endura labels this jacket as a softshell, but I’d place it into the ...

Cold mornings creep in as budgets bite. A £12 layer that shrugs off wind could spare you cranking the heating. Shoppers want kit that bridges sunshine and showers without weighing them down or ...