We tested two rain- and weather-fighting jackets this spring from niche brands O2 and Showers Pass. 30 days of biking later and here are the results...

The Salomon Light Jacket weighs less than an iPhone. Folded up, it fits in a front pants pocket. But in unexpected high winds the backup/emergency top can save you from freezing.

A waterproof shell and puffy jacket in one? We put the Eddie Bauer First Ascent BC MicroTherm to the test this winter in Colorado through a range of weather conditions and activities on the snow.

At $499, the made-in-Norway Telemark Knitshell jacket is a premium purchase. But for that price you get a unique, classy coat that is about as functional as it is good-looking on the snow.

This spring marks 50 years since Jim Whittaker stood as the first American on the summit of Mount Everest. His bright red Eddie Bauer parka holds special fascination with gear aficionados the world over.

Homeschool Snowboarding touts performance before style with its base layers and outerwear. But any time you insert long johns with a rainbow-on-black motif it pretty much balances the equation.

Giro may best be known for its bike helmets. But a made-in-the-USA apparel line launched this week, called New Road, got our attention for its sleek, subdued look.

Move over Michelin Man. A new puffy character is in town. The Encapsil Down Belay Parka from Patagonia has a heretofore unheard of 1,000-fill insulation rating to add significant warmth.

You know Gore from its waterproof-breathable shell jacket fabrics. But the materials behemoth has its own house brands for running and biking, and for this year it jumps onto the compression wagon with a line of outerwear and clothes.

Your ice axes and carabiners can now match your jacket. Black Diamond will soon sell outerwear and clothes. We were there in Utah last month for the company's official line launch and a sneak peek of the jackets, pants, and apparel to come.