Arc’teryx Alpha FL Jacket
While the "FL" stands for Fast & Light," we found the Arc'teryx Alpha FL to be a surprisingly versatile hardshell.
Jackets
Armada Sherwin Jacket
The Armada Sherwin jacket is one of our new favorite “50/50” jackets — it excels inbounds, but isn’t out of place on the skin track
Black Diamond Alpine Start Hoody
The Black Diamond Alpine Start Hoody is one of the most versatile soft shells we've used.
Outdoor Research Whirlwind Hoody
The Outdoor Research Whirlwind Hoody is an excellent, if somewhat specialized softshell.
Patagonia Stretch Nano Storm Jacket
Patagonia’s new Stretch Nano Storm Jacket is one of the most comfortable jackets we’ve used, and it performs well in a wide range of conditions.
Patagonia Nano-Air Light Hoody
The Patagonia Nano-Air jacket is one of our favorite mid-layers, so how does the new Nano-Air Light measure up?
Salomon Bonatti WP Jacket
Salomon’s Bonatti WP Jacket is an affordable and versatile running / hiking piece, but the real standout feature is its hood.
Strafe Scout Jacket
Strafe’s new Scout jacket is an impressively light and packable rain shell, perfect for hiking, backpacking, biking, and trail-running.
Patagonia Levitation Hoody
The Patagonia Levitation Hoody is designed for high-output ice and mixed climbs, but also functions well as a highly-breathable spring ski mountaineering piece.
Strafe Cham 2 Jacket
The Strafe Cham 2 Jacket is a very breathable touring jacket with a generous cut that make it a top contender for freeride-oriented touring.
Mountain Equipment Prophet Jacket
We take a look at Gore’s new Thermium material in the weather-resistant and insulated Mountain Equipment Prophet jacket.
Mammut Pischa HS Jacket
If its fit works for you, the Mammut Pischa HS Jacket is a versatile multi-season piece that's constructed with Gore Tex's new C-Knit material.
The North Face Summit L4 Jacket
The North Face Summit Series L4 Jacket combines a great fit and intelligent insulation into an extremely impressive mid layer.
Arc’teryx Cerium SV Jacket
The Arc'teryx Cerium SV Jacket shines in extreme cold, especially when belaying ice climbs.
Trew Wander Jacket
Trew’s new touring-specific Wander jacket breathes well, has smart, functional features, and comes at a great price.
Knoble Standard Jacket
At first glance, the Knoble Standard looks like just another casual-styled ski coat. But it’s actually a fully-featured technical jacket that has a great price-to-performance ratio.
La Sportiva Cham Down Jacket
The La Sportiva Cham Down Jacket has proven to be an excellent 700-fill jacket, especially for those who value durability and decent water resistance.
Marmot Alpha Pro Jacket
After more than 50 days of testing, the Marmot Alpha Pro continues to impress. If you're in the market for a more breathable insulating layer, or you're curious what makes Polartec's Alpha insulation special, check out our long-term review.
Mountain Equipment Firefox Jacket
We've put over 80 days in the Mountain Equipment Firefox jacket and it's still the best multi-season shell we've tested. Our review also answers the question: What’s the difference between Gore-Tex Active and Gore-Tex Pro?
Orage Gallery Jacket
The Orage Gallery jacket is a great-looking insulated jacket with a good combination of warmth, breathability, and weather protection.