Soft shell jackets such as the Patagonia Mixmaster ($299; www.patagonia.com) have a lot going for them. They re nearly impervious to wind, shed light rain and snow, breathe well, and offer a much ...

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 ...

My short opinion is this: I think these jackets are terrific. But not everything on your list is an apples-to-apples comparison. The Serendipity ($250) is indeed one of the new-generation “soft-shell” ...

When softshells first gained popularity over ten years ago, they struck a chord with those who work up a sweat in cold weather. The flexible, breathable material shelters you from mild water and wind ...

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 ...

A softshell jacket you can put on and leave on is the king of outerwear. Top notch softshells make hardshells irrelevant. A softshell jacket you can put on and leave on is the king of outerwear. There ...

Morning frost creeps in, budgets tighten, and Brits reach for layers that don’t weigh heavy on shoulders or wallets. Aldi has put a soft-shell jacket on shelves that targets exactly that moment.

The Rab Firewall Light Waterproof Jacket is an impressively light, packable shell designed for outdoor adventures and general leisure use. Using three-layer Proflex fabric, it offers a supple feel ...

Started by former Assos designer Luigi Bergamo, Q36.5 brings a wealth of good ideas to the performance waterproof-jacket table. Like many Italian brands it has a racer's cut, so most will probably ...

Which rain jackets are best? No matter where you live, you’re bound to run into some unfavorable weather every now and then. Whether you’re out running errands, hiking in the woods or attending an ...