Rain Gear Reviews
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Hike Like a Smurf in the Rain: Showa 281 Temres Gloves
Showa Temres Gloves, often called Smurf Gloves, are named after an 1980’s Belgian comic and popular TV show featuring bright…
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Review: Montbell Storm Cruiser Rain Jacket
The Montbell Storm Cruiser Rain Jacket is a 3-layer technical rain shell purposely designed for hiking, backpacking, and general mountain…
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Montbell Versalite Rain Jacket Review
The Montbell Versalite is an ultralight waterproof/breathable rain jacket that weighs 7.0 oz in a men’s XL. It’s by far…
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Patagonia Torrentshell 3L Rain Jacket Review
The Patagonia Torrentshell 3L is a moderately priced, 3-layer waterproof/breathable rain jacket that offers premium features important to hikers and…
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Rab Downpour Light Rain Jacket Review
The Rab Downpour Light is a minimalist, packable rain shell that punches above its weight for fast-and-light missions, daily commuting,…
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Rock Front Rain Hoody Review
The Rock Front Rain Hoody is an oversized anorak-style rain jacket specifically designed for hiking and backpacking. It’s made with…
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REI XeroCloud 3L Rain Jacket Review
The REI XeroCloud 3L Jacket is a moderately priced, 3-layer waterproof/breathable rain jacket that’s surprisingly affordable with premium features important…
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Frogg Toggs Xtreme Lite Rain Jacket Review
The Frogg Toggs Xtreme Lite Rain Jacket is an inexpensive and durable rain jacket with a fully adjustable hood, zippered…
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Black Diamond UL Rain Overmitts Review
Black Diamond’s UL Overmitts are waterproof seam-taped mittens for runners and ultralight hikers. They’re wrist-length with stretch cuffs, made with…
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REI Rainier Rain Jacket Review
The REI Rainier Rain Jacket is an inexpensive but well-featured waterproof/breathable rain jacket that can be used year-round for hiking…
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LightHeart Gear Rain Jacket Review
The LightHeart Gear Rain Jacket (MSRP $150) is a lightweight siliconized polyester (silpoly) waterproof rain jacket made the old-fashioned way,…
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Rab Downpour ECO Rain Jacket Review
The Rab Downpour Eco Rain Jacket is an affordable waterproof/breathable rain jacket with many features that will appeal to environmentally…
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Outdoor Research Seattle Rain Hat Review
The Outdoor Research Seattle Rain Hat is a waterproof/breathable Gore-Tex rain hat with a wide brim. While it’s billed as…
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Marmot Precip ECO Rain Jacket Review
The Marmot Precip ECO is a lightweight waterproof/breathable rain jacket made with recycled nylon ripstop with a PFC-free DWR coating.…
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