Vaude's lightweight stretch-fabric, waterproof mountain jacket is a well-specced mixture of sustainability and year-round function.
Shorter-cut, two-layer Gore-Tex hill-walking and trail jacket with contemporary styling and a hood that works decently.
Kick-ass, meticulously-designed outdoor gear is the mission for UK start-up founder Rich Dannah. That and Scottish-made waterproof shells...
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.
Distinctive looks make OutDry Extreme something of Marmite choice, but get past the looks and the performance is impressive.
Reassuringly robust own-brand Hydroshell Elite Pro fabric and a fortress-like helmet hood make for one tough mountain 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.
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.
Paramo's zoned Nikwax Analogy waterproof jacket is relatively light and has all the classic soft, breathable and ethical virtues of the brand.
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...
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.
Alpkit's lightweight hill and mountain walking jacket for women is a cracking all-rounder at a very competitive price.
Our look at the best trail-running shoes, clothing and equipment available will help you rocket up your local trails, hills and fells in maximum comfort.
Canadian cold-conditions trail running and mountain running jacket mixes Gore Windstopper and breathable stretch fabric panels.
Comfortable, small capacity, vest-type running pack that's ideal for longer outings, races and extended trail running days in the hills.
The Canadian mountain brand's women's trail running windproof has an ace, lightweight, Goldilocks balance of comfort and protection.
