Goodwin suggests you either buy a synthetic parka or a down one with very advanced waterproofing. Speaking of rain, parkas with nylon exteriors will provide lightweight yet effective protection ...

Le Col's Pro Lightweight model uses Pertex Shield in an attempt to achieve that hard-to-strike balance of keeping you dry ...

These days the line between hardshells and rain jackets is blurrier, as technology makes 3-layer, moisture-dumping shells more and more common. But there still remains a difference. Think of it ...