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Whether your winter activities include breaking out skis or a snowboard or simply shoveling the driveway, you need a warm jacket. Even though your go-to down jacket is insulated and traps heat from ...

Expensive. Can't use the hand pockets with a climbing harness. Like most durable water repellents, it uses carcinogenic perfluorocarbons in the waterproofing process. When it comes to outdoor ...

A quality soft shell is the best jacket for athletes who perform highly aerobic activities in variable conditions (basically, spring pretty much anywhere in the country). While this type of jacket won ...