Thei Rab Borealis is a very good-looking, lightweight softshell jacket that has quite obviously been conceptualized and designed with rock climbing in mind – with the positioning of the pockets ...

The Rab Borealis Hooded Jacket jacket is a lightweight, minimalist softshell designed for high-output mountain pursuits where breathability and mobility are key. Weighing just 295g (men’s L), it uses ...

Good for Backcountry There are lots of versatile soft shells in this price range, but none as smartly constructed as the Baltoro Alpine. The stowable hood was the best we tested: A three-point ...

Both the men’s jacket and pants have a slightly relaxed fit even if you go true to size, though the women’s kit fits slightly tighter. For anything approaching baggy, size up 1-2 sizes. Use those belt ...

The Rab Firewall Light Waterproof Jacket is an impressively light, packable shell designed for outdoor adventures and general leisure use. Using three-layer Proflex fabric, it offers a supple feel ...

If you’re about to go on a hike, you need to be prepared for all possibilities. You know, awful weather, falling rocks, wild bears. (Maybe mostly the first one of those.) Rain, sleet, snow—these and ...