Slickly-engineered new mountain jacket from UK start-up Dannah ticks all the boxes thanks to years of outdoor design experience.
‘Deluxe soft, strong and super breathable NeoShell fabric plus thoughtful design and cut make the Bergelmir a little bit different and a little bit good.’ Jöttnar...
Canadian micro-engineered build quality, top notch Gore-Tex Pro fabric and a characteristically beautiful cut make for a super capable all-round mountain shell.
Marmot's lightweight all-mountain waterproof jacket uses a high-performing own-brand fabric for a mix of lightness, toughness and breathability.
South Downs start-up Upper Downs' first product is a super breathable Polartec NeoShell mountain biking jacket
Distinctive looks make OutDry Extreme something of Marmite choice, but get past the looks and the performance is impressive.
The Swedish brand's iconic 2007 Spitz Gore-Tex mountain jacket gets a contemporary reboot for 2017 - does it still do the business?
Reassuringly robust own-brand Hydroshell Elite Pro fabric and a fortress-like helmet hood make for one tough mountain shell.
Black Diamond's beautifully-made, soft fabric, lightweight Gore-Tex mountain jacket is a somewhat specialist beast.
Rab's Pertex Shield+ all-round mountaineering and walking waterproof does a cracking job at an equally good price.
Planning a walk on the wild side? We've got a jacket for that! A selection of some of the best waterproof walking jackets for men.
Montane's first Gore-Tex technical mountaineering shell is a near faultless mix of fabric, design and build quality.
Unusual double-layer fabric system works decently, but it's very heavy and the cut and design need refining for the 21st Century.
Beautiful Swedish waterproof jacket using seriously soft eco-friendly recyclable Eco-Shell fabric.
British brand's lightweight alpine hardshell jacket is one of the most breathable waterproofs out there.
Sprayway's Gore-Tex mountain jacket is an uncomplicated, capable, all-round mountain-walking shell.
A cracking mix of tough Gore-Tex Pro fabric, excellent fit and one of the best hoods out there for general mountain use.
Paramo's updated technical mountain jacket gets longer and funkier for this winter making it the alternative brand's best shell yet.
Superb design, an innovative hood and top build quality make this arguably the best waterproof jacket you can buy albeit at a price.
No-nonsense, unfussy, lightweight and packable waterproofing with impressive ecological credentials at a great price.
Alpkit's ultra-lightweight waterproof jacket isn't just competitively priced, it's an excellent bit of minimalist kit full stop.
A nicely-cut, decently lightweight waterproof walking and hiking jacket with serious side-vent options from the French fast and light specialist.
A lightweight and packable, but not strictly minimalist waterproof jacket using Gore-Tex Paclite fabric gets some hammer.
Paramo's zoned Nikwax Analogy waterproof jacket is relatively light and has all the classic soft, breathable and ethical virtues of the brand.
