An expert helps us create the guide to the best puffer jackets for women, including top picks from brands like The North Face and Lululemon.
You get excellent all over rain and wind protection with the High Coast Hydratic thanks to fully taped seams and a membrane with 10k waterproof rating. The zips all have small storm flaps to stop water leaking through, which isn’t as good as waterproof zips but does the job and looks a...
The polyurethane shell provides improved fabric strength, making it more durable than most rain jackets. Its seams are heat sealed to protect against the wind and rain. It features a 2-way zipper for improved movement range and reflective stripes that run across the front and back for ...
The jacket still uses the same Gore-Tex Infinium fabric as its predecessor, which makes for excellent wind and rain protection from 4˚C to 14˚C. The incorporation of a number of practical updates means the Castelli Perfetto remains one of the best mixed-weather jackets on the market. ...
We put dozens of leading designs through grueling, real-world tests to gauge their performance and reliability. Below we break down the best rain jackets of 2025, from entry-level models for hiking and daily use to performance pieces for backpacking and climbing. For more background information,...
continue to trap heat when damp, and dry faster. And even those jackets that contain standard down often have a water-resistant shell fabric that repels light precipitation but isn’t designed to withstand a steady rain. (Read more on this below, under Which is Better, Down or Synthetic?)...
Active Junky testers selected models from top outdoor brands for both hardshell and softshell jackets for men and women.
One of the most versatile jackets on the market, the Arc’teryx Atom Lt Hoody is the best all-around travel jacket for women. Warm, but breathable, lightweight but insulated, stretchy but form fitting, this wind and moisture-wicking jacket is perfect for any climate. Made from polyester and...
kick ass in rain, snow, sleet and wind. The Beta features everything you need without the frills: it’s made from highly breathable, waterproof Gore-Tex fabric with Gore C-Knit backer tech, keeping you cool and dry when things take a turn for the worse. It’s light enough, even, to...
What impressed us during our tests with this jacket was its wind and water resistance. Across the hood and shoulders it uses Gore’s Infinium fabric which, while not waterproof, does bring a lot of rain resistance to the table. We found we could wear the jacket through drizzly conditions wi...