Columbia has been in the outerwear business for decades longer than many of its American counterparts, like Patagonia, Arc’teryx and even The North Face. While the brand has a well-earned reputation ...

Whether you’re camping, commuting or just running errands around town, the best rain jacket protects you from even the worst downpours and is an essential piece of waterproof hiking gear. We tested 26 ...

A backpacking rain jacket is a must-have, even if you’re expecting nothing but bright, sunny hiking weather. Mother Nature is unpredictable; you never know when the sky might open up in a torrential ...

In the coldest and wettest conditions this excels, but perhaps at the expense of versatility ...

When my colleague and CNN Underscored’s expert on all things outdoors Kai Burkhardt sought out to find the best rain jacket you could buy, he tested 37 of the top options on the market. That included ...

Renowned Oregon University track coach and Nike co-founder Bill Bowerman once said, "There's no such thing as bad weather, just soft people." We aren't sure we agree, but you don’t have to run on a ...

The rain jackets that work best for women are not the same as those that work the best for men. Because women typically sweat less, their rain jackets often skip the pit zips (a major waterproofing ...

Buyers say this Champion rain jacket is "really comfy," and right now it's 66% off at Amazon.

If you’re anything like me, you’re out on the trails, rain or shine. Some days, I even prefer hiking in the rain because it means more solitude. Regardless, even fair-weather hikers should carry a ...