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.
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.
New Asolo Elbrus GV alpine mountaineering boot comes complete with new light outsole technology.
Salomon's lightweight backpacking and hiking boot is a nice mix of support and lightness at a reasonable 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.
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Paramo's zoned Nikwax Analogy waterproof jacket is relatively light and has all the classic soft, breathable and ethical virtues of the brand.
Montane's new women's Gore-Tex mountain walking waterproof jacket is a brilliant mix of protection, comfort and top notch build quality.
VauDe's Croz is a light but tough women's waterproof mountain jacket that's as happy on an alpine outing as it is for more general hill...
‘Proper traditional waterproof that does a dependable, no-nonsense job without glitz or glamour – think of it as the baked beans on toast of walking jackets and...
MHW's lightweight women's alpine shell is nicely made and fits well, but does it cut the mustard for more general mountain and outdoor use?
Paramo's high mountain, women's-specific shell's alternative take on waterproof clothing works brilliantly in cold, damp conditions, but it has fit issues.
The Canadian outdoor clothing perfectionist turn their attention to walkers with this immaculately-made women's waterproof hiking jacket.
