Just because you’re getting wet in your rain gear does not mean it’s ineffective. Here are some reasons, and solutions, for your rain gear selection process. Basic question, right? I bought a rain ...

Gore-Tex vs Sympatex. These breathable waterproof membranes allow us to venture out into wet conditions in comfort, safe in the knowledge that our clothing will not only repel the rain but also allow ...

Gore-Tex is a durable, breathable waterproof membrane used in much high-end outdoor gear, and over recent years the brand name has become an interchangeable term for almost any breathable waterproof ...

Waterproof down has been a hot topic of conversation in gear circles recently. DWR (durable water repellent), the invisible treatment that’s used on the outside of nearly every waterproof jacket to ...

Almost every piece of adventure-ready clothing now has advanced tech woven into its fabric in an effort to be as waterproof and as breathable as possible. Although those two things seem at odds, The ...

I feel your pain. I’m in the midst of a big review of rain shells for the parent magazine of this site, and it does indeed get confusing with all the different fabric names out there. But it can be ...

Basic question, right? I bought a rain suit to stay dry. I even spent the extra money to get one that is breathable, but sometimes, somehow, I still get wet. Is the rain suit leaking? Should I send it ...