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.
Montane's first Gore-Tex technical mountaineering shell is a near faultless mix of fabric, design and build quality.
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.
Alpkit's ultra-lightweight waterproof jacket isn't just competitively priced, it's an excellent bit of minimalist kit full stop.
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.
‘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.
Berghaus's new women's-specific mountaineering jacket uses its own Hydroshell Elite fabric for a solid-feeling, waterproof and breathable mountain shell.
A seriously gnarly women's-specific mountain jacket that mixes the best Gore-Tex waterproof fabric available with no-nonsense cut and lots of useful features.
Alpkit's lightweight hill and mountain walking jacket for women is a cracking all-rounder at a very competitive price.
Rab's lightweight, waterproof jacket is a nice balance between being lightness and function making it a brilliant packable all-rounder.
