The adjustable tie waist offers a customizable and flattering fit making it look more appropriate when traveling to a city vs wearing a rain jacket that’s better suited for the trails. The back venting system provides breathability while the detachable hood offers versatility. Water-resistant and ...
8. A waterproof jacket is a life - saver. Gosh! When it's pouring rain outside, it keeps me dry and warm. It's like a big, cozy umbrella that you can wear. I was walking in the rain with my neighbor and he was all soaked while I was nice and dry in my waterproof jacket. ...
These take the form of 2 zip-pullers starting in the arm pit, one stretches to near to the elbow, the other goes down the side of the jacket. As they are protected they may be unzipped even during rain to give significant ventilation without unzipping the front of the jacket, equally ...
Owning to this layering system, the jacket is quite tricky to put on in full ‘winter mode’ so key to getting the best out of it is understanding how it works, making sure all the liners are retained properly and done up with the zips. I fell foul of this at first and wondered wh...
My first few rides were typical fall shoulder season near Vancouver – a little bit cooler, mostly dry but with the threat of rain. In these conditions, these shoes are fabulous. They have lots of grip and breathe really well. Now, saying that, there are better shoes in both of these ...
BACKPACKER hasn’t given an Editor’s Choice Award to a waterproof jacket since the Outdoor Research Skyward II won Best Waterproof Shell in 2016. Find out more about this great raincoat.
I would look for proper rain pants, or sailing pants. I think the main feature of a good outer jacket is that it has to have good windproof abilities and if possible breathability (and jackets with those qualities will also be waterproof enough). I don't think that's ov...