Heading into the backcountry without a reliable waterproof jacket is risky at best—and downright dangerous at worst (rain gear is one of the Ten Essentials, after all). But any old slicker won’t do.

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 ...

A good umbrella will serve you fine for short jaunts between your car and the office, or running errands in some off-and-on rain, but when its a torrential pour and you find yourself unsheltered, and ...

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We updated this article in April 2022 to add more information about each featured product, based on extensive research done by our team. We all know that terrible feeling when trickles of rain start ...

Rain jackets, like rain boots, are a universal wardrobe essential. They’re useful whether you live in a bustling city or a small town flanked by sprawling farmland. The best rain jackets for women are ...

Raincoats have a reputation for being dull and dingy. No one actually enjoys rain, and dreary raincoats only make the bad weather less enjoyable. What if I told you that sleek, stylish raincoats exist ...