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      Gore-Tex and eVent aren't the only kids on the waterproof/breathable block these days. Plenty of manufacturers have other brand spanking new technologies to keep you warm and dry so have a look below and see which jacket is right for you. We've reviewed hard shells from Arcteryx, Peak Performance, Outdoor Research, The North Face, Mammut, Mountain Hardwear, Westcomb, Patagonia, Stoic, Haglofs, Montane, First Ascent and Rab. Your opinions matter, so tell us what you think in the Forums.

      Best Ski Touring Shells BEST SKI TOURING SHELLS 2021
      Date: Nov 25th 2020
      Reviewer: Pete
      Overall Rating: The Best

      Read the full review here.
       

      Mammut Taiss Pro HS Hooded Jacket and OS PantsMAMMUT TAISS PRO HS HOODED JACKET AND OS PANTS
      Date: Dec 10th 2024
      Reviewer: Brad
      Overall Rating: 8.5/10 & 8.0/10
      Product Link: Mammut

      Read the full review here.

      Mountain Hardwear Boundary Ridge Gore-Tex Jacket and BibMOUNTAIN HARDWEAR BOUNDARY RIDGE JACKET AND BIBS
      Date: Dec 20th 2023
      Reviewer: Jerry
      Overall Rating: 8.5/10
      Product Link: Mountain Hardwear

      Read the full review here.

      Ortovox 3L Ravine Shell Jacket and PantsGear of the Year 2024ORTOVOX 3L RAVINE SHELL JACKET AND PANTS
      Date: Dec 4th 2023
      Reviewer: Brad
      Overall Rating: 9/10
      Product Link: Ortovox

      Read the full review and watch the video here.

      MADE Hard Shell JacketMADE HARDSHELL JACKET
      Date: Mar 6th 2023
      Reviewer: Brad
      Overall Rating: 9/10
      Product Link: MADE

      Read the full review here.

      MEC Couloir Gore-Tex Jacket and Bib-PantsMEC COULOIR GORE-TEX JACKET AND BIB-PANTS
      Date: Jan 11th 2023
      Reviewer:Mara
      Overall Rating: 8.5/10
      Product Link: Mountain Equipment Company

      Read the full review here.

      Arc’teryx Rush, Procline and Sabre AR PantsARC'TERYX RUSH, PROCLINE & SABRE AR PANTS
      Date: Mar 5th 2022
      Reviewer: Brad
      Overall Rating: 8.5/10, 9/10, 8.5/10
      Product Link: Arc'teryx

      Read the full review here.

      Arc'teryx Alpha SV Jacket and BibARC'TERYX ALPHA SV JACKET AND BIBS
      Date: Feb 17thth 2021
      Reviewer: Andrew
      Overall Rating: 8.5/10
      Product Link: Arc'teryx

      Read the full review here.

      Mountain Hardwear High Exposure Jacket and BibsMOUNTAIN HARDWEAR HIGH EXPOSURE JACKET AND BIBS
      Date: Dec 7th 2020
      Reviewer: Sarah
      Overall Rating: 8.5/10
      Product Link: Mountain Hardwear

      Read the full review here.

      Arc'teryx Zeta SL Jacket and PantsARC'TERYX ZETA SL JACKET AND PANTS
      Date: May 18th 2020
      Reviewer: Andrew
      Overall Rating: 9/10
      Product Link: Arcteryx

      Read the full review here.

      The North Face Summit L5 LT Futurelight JacketGear of the Year AwardTHE NORTH FACE SUMMIT L5 LT FUTURELIGHT JACKET
      Date: May 13th 2020
      Reviewer: Pete
      Overall Rating: 9/10
      Product Link: The North Face

      Read the full review here.

      Helly Hansen Odin Mountain 3L Shell Jacket and Bib PantsHELLY HANSEN ODIN MOUNTAIN 3L SHELL JACKET
      AND PANTS
      Date: Jan 21st 2020
      Reviewer: Brad
      Overall Rating: 8.5/10
      Product Link: Helly Hansen

      Read the full review here.

      Black Yak Hariana Jacket and PantsBLACK YAK HARIANA JACKET AND PANTS
      Date: Jan 8th 2020
      Reviewer: Pete
      Overall Rating: 9/10
      Product Link: Black Yak

      Read the full review here.

      Arc'teryx Beta SL Women's Jacket and PantsARC'TERYX BETA SL WOMEN'S JACKET AND PANTS
      Date: Sept 5th 2019
      Reviewer: Andrew
      Overall Rating: 9/10
      Product Link: Arc'teryx

      Read the full review here.

      Patagonia Powslayer JacketPATAGONIA POWSLAYER JACKET
      Date: Mar 6th 2019
      Reviewer: Andrew
      Overall Rating: 8.5/10
      Product Link: Patagonia

      Read the full review here.

      Arc'teryx Rush LT Jacket and PantsARC'TERYX RUSH LT JACKET AND PANTS
      Date: Jan 22nd 2019
      Reviewer: Tom
      Overall Rating: 8.5/10
      Product Link: Arc'teryx

      Read the full review here.

      Outdoor Research Skyward II jacket and PantsOUTDOOR RESEARCH SKYWARD II JACKET AND PANTS
      Date: Dec 27th 2018
      Reviewer: Ken
      Overall Rating: 8.5/10
      Product Link: Outdoor Research

      Read the full review here.

      Black Diamond Recon Stretch Jacket and PantsBLACK DIAMOND RECON STRETCH JACKET AND PANTS
      Date: Dec 13th 2018
      Reviewer: Brad
      Overall Rating: 8.5/10
      Product Link: Black Diamond

      Read the full review here.

      Peak Performance Women’s Teton Ski Pant and JacketPEAK PERFORMANCE TETON JACKET AND PANTS
      Date: April 23rd 2018
      Reviewer: Marian
      Overall Rating: 8/10
      Product Link: Peak Performance

      Read the full review here.

      Black Diamond Helio Active Jacket and PantsBLACK DIAMOND HELIO ACTIVE JACKET AND PANTS
      Date: April 3rd 2018
      Reviewer: Brad
      Overall Rating: 9.5/10
      Product Link: Black Diamond

      Read the full review here.

      Rab Sharp Edge Jacket and PantsRAB SHARP EDGE JACKET AND PANTS
      Date: Mar 26th 2018
      Reviewer: Pete
      Overall Rating: 9.5/10
      Product Link: Rab

      Read the full review here.

      Arc'teryx Alpha IS JacketARC'TERYX ALPHA IS JACKET
      Date: Feb 7th 2018
      Reviewer: Andrew
      Overall Rating: 9/10
      Product Link: Arc'teryx

      Read the full review here.

      Eddie Bauer BC Duraweave Freshline Jacket and Pant EDDIE BAUER BC DURAWEAVE FRESHLINE JACKET AND PANTS
      Date: Feb 5th 2018
      Reviewer: Pete
      Overall Rating: 7.5/10
      Product Link: Eddie Bauer

      Read the full review here.

      Mountain Hardwear BoundarySeeker Jacket and Pants MOUNTAIN HARDWEAR BOUNDARY SEEKER JACKET AND PANTS
      Date: Jan 6th 2018
      Reviewer: Pete
      Overall Rating: 9.5/10
      Product Link: Mountain Hardwear

      Read the full review here.

      Arc'teryx Sphene JacketGear of the Year 2018ARC'TERYX SPHENE JACKET
      Date: Sept 12th 2017
      Reviewer: Andrew
      Overall Rating: 8.5/10
      Product Link: Arc'teryx

      Read the full review here.

      Montane Spine JacketMONTANE SPINE JACKET
      Date: May 31st 2017
      Reviewer: Marian
      Overall Rating: 8.5/10
      Product Link: Montane

      Read the full review here.

      Westcomb Apoc JacketWESTCOMB APOC JACKET
      Date: Dec 20th 2016
      Reviewer: Brad
      Overall Rating: 8.5/10
      Product Link: Westcomb

      Read the full review here.

      Dynafit Yotei JacketDYNAFIT YOTEI JACKET
      Date: Oct 16th 2016
      Reviewer: Bradley
      Overall Rating: 9.5/10
      Product Link: Dynafit

      Read the full review here.

      Arc'teryx Zeta LT JacketARC'TERYX ZETA LT JACKET
      Date: Sept 30th 2016
      Reviewer: Andrew
      Overall Rating: 9/10
      Product Link: Arc'teryx

      Read the full review here.

      Jottnar Asmund JacketJOTTNAR VANIR LT PANTS
      Date: Apr 1st 2016
      Reviewer: Kyle
      Overall Rating: 9/10
      Product Link: Jottnar

      Read the full review here.

      Jottnar Asmund JacketJOTTNAR ASMUND JACKET
      Date: Mar 31st 2016
      Reviewer: Kyle
      Overall Rating: 9/10
      Product Link: Jottnar

      Read the full review here.

      Patagonia Refugitive JacketPATAGONIA REFUGITIVE JACKET
      Date: Mar 10th 2016
      Reviewer: Andrew
      Overall Rating: 8/10
      Product Link: Patagonia

      Read the full review here.

      Stio Environ JacketSTIO ENVIRON JACKET
      Date: Feb 25th 2016
      Reviewer: Vince Hempsall
      Overall Rating: 8.5/10
      Product Link: Stio

      Read the full review here.

      Under Armor Nimbus Jacket & PantsUNDER ARMOR NIMBUS JACKET & PANTS
      Date: Feb 6th 2016
      Reviewer: Bradley
      Overall Rating: 8.5/10
      Product Link: Under Armor

      Read the full review here.

      Black Diamond Recon Jacket & PantsBlack Diamond Recon Jacket & PantsBLACK DIAMOND RECON JACKET & PANTS
      Date: Dec 28th 2015
      Reviewer: Brad
      Overall Rating: 9/10
      Product Link: Black Diamond

      Read the full review here.

      Mountain Hardwear Stretch Ozonic Jacket MOUNTAIN HARDWEAR STRETCH OZONIC JACKET
      Date: June 17th 2015
      Reviewer: Emily
      Overall Rating: 8.5/10
      Product Link: Mountain Hardwear

      Read the full review here.

      Arcteryx Lithic Comp Jacket and PantsARC'TERYX LITHIC COMP JACKET AND PANTS
      Date: Feb 27th 2015
      Reviewer: Andrew
      Overall Rating: 9/10
      Product Link: Arc'teryx

      Read the full review and see the video here.

      Montane Fast Alpine Stretch Neo Jacket ReviewMONTANE FAST ALPINE STRETCH NEO JACKET
      Date: Jan 3rd 2015
      Reviewer: Vince Hempsall
      Overall Rating: 8/10
      Product Link: Montane

      Read the full review here.

      Rab Neo Guide Jacket and PantsBackcountry Skiing Gear of the yearRAB NEO GUIDE JACKET AND PANTS
      Date: Jan 1st 2015
      Reviewer: Brad
      Overall Rating: 9.5/10
      Product Link: Rab

      Read the full review here.

      Jottnar Bergelmir jacket and Vanir PantsJOTTNAR BERGELMIR JACKET AND VANIR PANTS
      Date: Dec 12th 2014
      Reviewer: Ryan
      Overall Rating: 9/10
      Product Link: Jottnar

      Read the full review here.

      Salomon SoulQuest BC GTX 3L Jacket and PantsSALOMON SOULQUEST BC GTX 3L JACKET & PANTS
      Date: Dec 11th 2014
      Reviewer: Ryan
      Overall Rating: 9/10
      Product Link: Salomon

      Read the full review here.

      Mountain Hardwear Alchemy JacketMOUNTAIN HARDWEAR ALCHEMY JACKET
      Date: Nov 24th 2014
      Reviewer: Brad
      Overall Rating: 8/10
      Product Link: Mountain Hardwear

      Read the full review here.

      Marmot Artemis Jacket Review Gear of the YearMARMOT ARTEMIS JACKET
      Date: May 19th, 2014
      Reviewer: Brad
      Overall Rating: 9/10
      Product Link: Marmot

      Read the full review here.

      Sherpa Adventure Gear Lakpa Rita JacketSHERPA ADVENTURE GEAR LAKPA RITA JACKET
      Date: April 15th 2014
      Reviewer: Brad
      Overall Rating: 9/10
      Product Link: Sherpa Adventure Gear

      Read the full review here.

      First Ascent Neoteric Jacket ReviewFIRST ASCENT NEOTERIC JACKET
      Date: April 11th 2014
      Reviewer: Jordan
      Overall Rating: 8/10
      Product Link: First Ascent

      Read the full review here.

      Mountain Hardwear Torsun JacketMOUNTAIN HARDWEAR TORSUN JACKET
      Date: Mar 31st 2014
      Reviewer: Jordan
      Overall Rating: 8.5/10
      Product Link: Mountain Hardwear

      Read the full review here.

      Mountain Equipment Arclight jacket MOUNTAIN EQUIPMENT ARCLIGHT JACKET
      Date: Mar 7th 2014
      Reviewer: Jordan
      Overall Rating: 9.5/10
      Product Link: Mountain Equipment

      Read the full review here

      Arcteryx Alpha SV Bib Pants Review ARC'TERYX ALPHA SV BIB PANTS
      Date: Dec 20th 2013
      Reviewer: Vince Hempsall
      Overall Rating: 8.5/10
      Product Link: Arcteryx

      Read the full review here

      Mountain Hardwear Compulsion 3L Jacket ReviewMOUNTAIN HARDWEAR COMPULSION 3L JACKET
      Date: Dec 19th 2013
      Reviewer: Bradley
      Overall Rating: 8.5/10
      Product Link: Mountain Hardwear

      Read the full review here.

      Bergans Stryn Jacket Review BERGANS STRYN JACKET
      Date: Dec 1st 2013
      Reviewer: Andrew
      Overall Rating: 8/10
      Product Link: Bergans

      Read the full review here.

      The North Face Free thinker jacket ReviewTHE NORTH FACE FREETHINKER JACKET
      Date: Dec 1st 2013
      Reviewer: Jordan
      Overall Rating: 8.5/10
      Product Link: The North Face

      Read the full review here.

      Salomon Quest Motion Fit Jacket and Pants ReviewSALOMON QUEST MOTION FIT JACKET & PANTS
      Date: Sept 11th 2013
      Reviewer: Robin
      Overall Rating: 8/10
      Product Link: Salomon

      Read the full review and see the video here.

      Westcomb Shift LT Hoody reviewWESTCOMB SHIFT LT HOODY
      Date: April 30th 2013
      Reviewer: Brad
      Overall Rating: 8.5/10
      Product Link: Westcomb

      Read the full review here.

      Peak Performance Heli Loft PantsPEAK PERFORMANCE HELI LOFT PANTS
      Date: Mar 18th 2013
      Reviewer: Blue
      Overall Rating: 7/10
      Product Link: Peak Performance

      Read the full review and see the video here.

      Peak Performance Heli Alpine Jacket PEAK PERFORMANCE HELI ALPINE JACKET
      Date: Mar 9th 2013
      Reviewer: Blue
      Overall Rating: 8/10
      Product Link: Peak Performance

      Read the full review and see the video here.

      The North Face Kannon FlashDry Insulated JacketTHE NORTH FACE KANNON FLASHDRY INSULATED JACKET
      Date: Jan 1st 2013
      Reviewer: Bradley
      Overall Rating: 8/10
      Product Link: The North Face

      Read the full review here.

      Outdoor Research Enigma JacketOUTDOOR RESEARCH ENIGMA JACKET
      Date: Dec 13th 2012
      Reviewer: Jenny
      Overall Rating: 8.5/10
      Product Link: Outdoor Research

      Read the full review here.

      Mammut Ransom Jacket MAMMUT RANSOM JACKET
      Date: Sept 22nd 2012
      Reviewer: Andrew
      Overall Rating: 8/10
      Product Link: Mammut

      Read the full review here.

      Mountain Hardwear Alakazam JacketMOUNTAIN HARDWEAR ALAKAZAM JACKET
      Date: Sept 2nd 2012
      Reviewer: Andrew
      Overall Rating: 7.5/10
      Product Link: Mountain Hardwear

      Read the full review here.

      First Ascent BC-200 Jacket FIRST ASCENT BC-200 JACKET
      Date: July 1st, 2012
      Reviewer: Marian
      Overall Rating: 8/10
      Product Link: First Ascent

      Read the full review here.

      Patagonia Womens Super Cell Jacket PATAGONIA WOMAN'S SUPER CELL JACKET
      Date: June 24th 2012
      Reviewer: Jenny
      Overall Rating: 8.5/10
      Product Link: Patagonia

      Read the full review here.

      The North Face Alpine Project Jacket THE NORTH FACE ALPINE PROJECT JACKET
      Date: May 6th 2012
      Reviewer: Vince Hempsall
      Overall Rating: 8/10
      Product Link: The North Face

      The North Face Enzo JacketTHE NORTH FACE ENZO JACKET
      Date: April 2nd 2012
      Reviewer: Ryan
      Overall Rating: 9/10
      Product Link: The North Face

      Read the full review here.

      The North Face Haines TuxedoTHE NORTH FACE HAINES TUXEDO
      Date: April 2nd 2012
      Reviewer: Doug
      Overall Rating: 8.5/10
      Product Link: The North Face

      Read the full review here.

      Westcomb Revenant Jacket WESTCOMB REVENANT JACKET
      Date: Mar 29th 2012
      Reviewer: Doug
      Overall Rating: 8/10
      Product Link: Westcomb

      Read the full review here.

      Arcteryx Beta FL and Acto MX Hoody jacketsARC'TERYX BETA FL AND ARC'TERYX ACTO MX HOODY
      Date: Mar 29th 2012
      Reviewer: Andrew
      Overall Rating: 8.5/10
      Product Link: Arc'teryx

      Read the full review and see the video here.

      Patagonia Super Alpine Jacket PATAGONIA SUPER ALPINE JACKET
      Date: Mar 19th 2012
      Reviewer: Vince Hempsell
      Overall Rating: 9/10
      Product Link: Patagonia

      Read the full review here.

      Stoic Bombshell Jacket STOIC BOMBSHELL JACKET
      Date: Feb 7th 2012
      Reviewer: Curtis
      Overall Rating: 8/10
      Product Link: Stoic

      Read the full review here.

      Stoic Bombshell Bib Pants STOIC BOMBSHELL BIB PANT
      Date: Feb 7th 2012
      Reviewer: Curtis
      Overall Rating: 9/10
      Product Link: Stoic

      Read the full review here.

      Haglofs Arete jacketHAGLOFS ARETE JACKET
      Date: Jan 5th 2012
      Reviewer: Brad
      Overall Rating: 9/10
      Product Link: Haglofs

      Read the full review here.

      The North Face Potosi JacketTHE NORTH FACE POTOSI JACKET
      Date: Nov 25th 2011
      Reviewer: Ryan
      Overall Rating: 8/10
      Product Link: The North Face

      Read the full review here.

      Granger's waterproof and cleaning productsGRANGER'S WATERPROOF & CLEANING PRODUCTS
      Date: Sept 17th 2011 - UPDATED April 2013
      Reviewer: Curtis
      Overall Rating: 9.5/10
      Product Link: Grangers

      Read the full UPDATED review here.

      RAB LATOK JACKET
      Date: Aug 29th 2011 - UPDATED April 2013
      Reviewer: Marian
      Overall Rating: 10/10
      Product Link: RAB

      Read the full UPDATED review here.

      Montane Air JacketMONTANE AIR JACKET
      Date: Aug 3rd 2011 - UPDATED April 2013
      Reviewer: Brad
      Overall Rating: 9.5/10
      Product Link: Montane

      Read the full UPDATED review here.

      Haglofs Endo JacketHAGLÖFS ENDO JACKET
      Date: Aug 3rd 2011 - UPDATED April 2013
      Reviewer: Brad
      Overall Rating: 9.5/10
      Product Link: Haglöfs

      Read the full UPDATED review here.

      RAB Latok Tour Pants RAB LATOK TOUR PANTS
      Date: July 8th 2011
      Reviewer: Ryan
      Overall Rating: 9/10
      Product Link: RAB

      Read the full review here.

      MOUNTAIN HARDWEAR SNOWTASTIC JACKET
      Date: May 23rd 2011
      Reviewer: Brad
      Overall Rating: 7.5/10
      Product Link: Mountain Hardwear

      Read the full review here.

      MOUNTAIN HARDWEAR DRYSTEIN JACKET
      Date: May 23rd 2011
      Reviewer: Brad
      Overall Rating: 9/10
      Product Link: Mountain Hardwear

      Read the full review here.

      FIRST ASCENT SEABA HELI GUIDE JACKET
      Date: April 25th 2011
      Reviewer: Brad
      Overall Rating: 8/10
      Product Link: First Ascent

      Read the full review here.

      Backcountry_Skiing_Canada_Gear_Year_2012FIRST ASCENT FRONT POINT JACKET
      Date: April 23rd 2011
      Reviewer: Brad
      Overall Rating: 9.5/10
      Product Link: First Ascent

      Read the full review here.

      Backcountry_Skiing_Canada_Gear_Year_2012WESTCOMB APOC JACKET
      Date: Feb 15th 2010
      Reviewer: Brad
      Overall Rating: 9.5/10
      Product Link: Westcomb

      Read the full review here.

      ARC'TERYX THETA SV BIB SKI PANTS
      Date: Oct 7th 2010
      Reviewer: Andrew
      Overall Rating: 8.5/10
      Product Link: Arcteryx

      Read the full review here

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