Outerwear
Jackets, technical pants, waterproof-breathable, softshells, and rainwear.
Free Gear Fridays: Bergen Winter Jacket From Rohan
Here at GJ, we test a lot of gear. We are fortunate to test cutting-edge new products. Now, we want to give you the chance to win some gear too. This week, one lucky winner will receive a Bergen winter jacket from Rohan!
Patagonia Nano Puff Review: The Iconic Jacket Still Among the Best
The Patagonia Nano Puff has been in stores since 2010. It remains one of the brand’s best-selling lines for a reason: It packs, puffs, stuffs, and warms with remarkable versatility.
Our Favorite Columbia Ski and Rain Jackets Are on Sale: Score a Deal
Columbia’s OutDry Extreme is one of our favorite waterproof-breathable materials. It’s a unique fabric that doesn’t wet out and beads on the surface. And now it’s on sale.
Unique Threads: Personalize This Fleece With Custom Colors, Designs
What could be more snuggly than a plush fleece in fall? How about one that you design! Now, you can create a custom PolarFleece in a style and color combo that’s truly unique.
Get an Awesome Flannel ‘Shacket’ for Fall at Half Price
One of our favorite fall-weather items, the flannel “shacket,” is on sale now for half off. Check out this deal quick!
Patagonia Houdini Air Gives Trail Runners a New Breathable Shell
Patagonia’s ultra-lightweight jacket, the Houdini, receives a more breathable, softer and better fitting sibling.
Vollebak Launches World’s First Graphene Jacket
It’s waterproof, transfers warmth to cold spots, and naturally charges up heat stores — not to mention it’s the strongest material on Earth. So Vollebak made it into a jacket.
Canada Goose Expands Waterproof 3-Season Line
A new breathable membrane and stealthy design make the latest from Canada Goose stand out. GearJunkie got a first look at the company’s 2018 line.
Hiking Insulation: 8 Great Layers for Summer
While layering in the winter is a no-brainer, desert evenings and high-elevation pursuits in summer still require solid insulation. We picked eight warm-weather layers that won’t burden your pack.
Sitka Sights Past Hunting: Nimbus Jacket Review
Sitka branched outside of its hunting market with the Train, Travel, and Work line. We reviewed the Nimbus Jacket, a lightweight and windproof option for travelers and outdoors people.
Polartec ‘Cracked the Code’ on 100% Recycled Insulation
Polartec says it has finally achieved a fully recycled Power Fill insulation product.
‘Eco-Friendly’ Marmot Eclipse Rain Jacket Put to Test
Marmot does away with the shortcomings of potentially toxic DWR treatments with the introduction of the Eclipse Rain Jacket. Instead, it introduces EvoDry technology to make water bead on the surface.
Warmest Jacket Yet: Patagonia Grade VII Down Parka Review
Patagonia’s Grade VII Down Parka is a belay jacket designed for the most hardcore alpine conditions. I took the parka on an ice climbing trip last February for this review.
5 Reasons to Try OutDry Extreme
Columbia launched OutDry Extreme as a breathable-waterproof solution in jackets 2016. Since then, it’s found its way across the brand’s top products in footwear, pants, gloves, and more. This is why you should give it a try.
Outdoor Canvas: ‘She Explores’ Makes Art From the Elements
Columbia outfitted She Explores with OutDry Extreme gear for their traverse of Washington’s Hoh Rainforest’s wet, mossy trails and pebble beaches. Watch this trio discover a world of marvels with all five senses.
Review: Orvis Built the Pro Wading Jacket for Fishing Guides
The Orvis Pro Wading Jacket is a waterproof/breathable shell designed for serious anglers braving nasty weather. I took it fishing in Montana for this review.
Virtually Undetectable: Bight Gear NeoShell Nuker Jacket Review
Sometimes not noticing a piece of gear while using it is its greatest attribute. So it is with the NeoShell Nuker soft shell from Bight Gear, formerly MtnLogic.
‘Electrospun’ Outdoor Research Interstellar Jacket: Review
Outdoor Research packs stretch, weight savings, and comfort into its latest Interstellar Jacket. The key is an electrically spun waterproof-breathable membrane. We put the Interstellar to the test from Mexico to Alaska for this review.