Ditch the ‘forever chemicals’ – we tested these jackets in torrential downpour, the shower and on hiking trails ...

The synthetic compounds (PFCs) that help the fabrics used in rain jackets repel moisture have an unfortunate downside: they don’t naturally break down and are far from environmentally-friendly. It’s ...

Whether you’re on a camping adventure, commuting or just running errands around town, the best rain jacket protects you from even the worst downpours and is an essential piece of waterproof hiking ...

There’s no way around it: Nothing ruins a day—or a fit—faster than getting caught in the rain. The weather doesn’t care if you’re wearing your finest Brunello Cucinelli cashmere sweater or just trying ...

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 ...

Having a great rain jacket can seem superfluous. That is, until you get a really good one. And we mean really. A good one.

Which rain jackets are best? No matter where you live, you’re bound to run into some unfavorable weather every now and then. Whether you’re out running errands, hiking in the woods or attending an ...

Editor’s Note: We updated our Rain Jackets guide on March 12, 2025, to add the REI Co-op XeroCloud 3L — a solid 3-layer ...

Whether you’re camping, commuting or just running errands around town, the best rain jacket protects you from even the worst downpours and is an essential piece of waterproof hiking gear. We tested 26 ...