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Expensive. Can't use the hand pockets with a climbing harness. Like most durable water repellents, it uses carcinogenic perfluorocarbons in the waterproofing process. When it comes to outdoor ...

The Arena Media Brands, LLC and respective content providers may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. Whether you're enjoying some time around a campfire or ...

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 ...

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 ...

The Arena Media Brands, LLC and respective content providers may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. A full-zip jacket comes in handy whether you're working ...