
18th May 2023
Best budget waterproof jackets for 2023
You don't need to break the bank to get a good waterproof jacket. Outdoor gear expert Chris Townsend rounds up the best jackets under £200.
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18th May 2023
You don't need to break the bank to get a good waterproof jacket. Outdoor gear expert Chris Townsend rounds up the best jackets under £200.
20th April 2023
Here are the best light and packable waterproof jackets for hiking and hillwalking, designed to stuff easily into a daypack but still give you reliable rain protection when the heavens open. A rugged, heavyweight waterproof…
11th April 2023
This season's 10 best waterproof jackets for hiking and backpacking, as chosen by our team of outdoor experts.
9th April 2023
Keeping yourself and your gear dry on a hike is essential for staying warm and comfortable. Here are a few pointers to keep the weather at bay.
9th May 2022
Here are three of the best waterproof jackets for kids, thoroughly tested by David Lintern with the help of Niah (aged 8) and Celyn (aged 5).
24th November 2020
With the rough weather of autumn and winter upon us, Judy Armstrong puts six of the best women’s waterproof jackets through their paces…
9th March 2020
Lightweight waterproof for year-round use The Ascensionist is Patagonia’s lightest waterproof jacket (385 grams for my size L) but the design isn’t minimalist. It’s made from bluesign approved 3-layer 100% recycled nylon Gore-Tex Active with…
3rd October 2019
Return of an old favourite with a modern update Back in the 1990s the Sprayway Torridon was a popular waterproof jacket. Now Sprayway has relaunched an updated version that looks very similar to the original…
29th October 2017
Lightweight waterproof jacket for year-round use For this autumn Arc’teryx has launched a new version of the Beta LT waterproof jacket. It’s made from three-layer Gore-Tex Pro and Arc’teryx describes it as ‘a fast and…
27th July 2017
Chris Townsend is a world-leading authority on outdoor gear. In his weekly column, he assesses new innovations and tests exclusive early samples of new kit. Today he tests out Montane's Minimus Stretch waterproof jacket
4th July 2016
Bergans of Norway is set to mark a milestone in the outdoor clothing industry with the release of its first plant-based waterproof
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