We live in a Golden Age of water repellency. Before nylon shells and Gore-Tex membranes, humans devised hydrophobic clothing using vinyl or oiled canvas — and, beven efore that, cured seal and whale ...

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 ...

You can feel the difference between a good rain jacket and a great rain jacket as you're caught in sudden downpour without an umbrella. For starters, water-repellent, water-resistant, and waterproof ...