I was speaking to a representative for a leading hiking boot manufacturer (I won't name names) and he confirmed what I'd already suspected. "Deciding to go without Gore-Tex is basically commercial ...

All outdoorsmen and women need a reliable layer to keep water out. Maybe it’s because of a light drizzle on an early-morning walk, or an afternoon downpour on a hike, or a damp mist that just keeps ...

Membranes, DWR, hydrostatic head, 2-layer, 3-layer, what does it all mean? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. In this article, I’m ...

What's a PFAS? Why do brands keep talking about hydrostatic head? Do I need a DRW? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Sit me and one ...

Water-resistant jackets are designed to fend off light showers, but will eventually soak through during prolonged rain.

Is there anything more miserable than wearing wet clothes? Growing up in Cornwall, UK, which has an average of 156 rainy days per year, and a propensity to offer up all four seasons in one day, I’ve ...

Waterproof mattress protectors are an often-overlooked sleep essential that saves your bed from spills, sweat or other accidents. But if you deal with frequent spills that stain your bed, then you ...

To cope with the toughest conditions, you need an equally tough waterproof shell. Here’s our round-up of the toughest ...