Most waterproof gear used in the outdoor industry has some solvent-based waterproof coating, whether for tents or jackets. One of the most easily recognizable waterproof coatings is DWR (durable water ...

You’ve probably been there: You’re hiking through a surprise fall rainstorm when you realize that the jacket you’re wearing is leaking along the seams. Minutes later, you’re soaked, and the layer you ...

Whether you’re wild camping, bikepacking or enjoying a campsite summer holiday with the family, there’s one thing that will ...

You know the feeling: It’s nice when it beads, but it doesn’t last forever. (Photos: J. Maus/BikePortland and James Buckroyd/BuckyRides.com) James Buckroyd is our Product Geek. See his previous ...

Few pieces of gear are as important for your comfort and safety in the backcountry as your shelter. But tents, like rainjackets and anything else with a water-repellent coating, wear out over the ...

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 ...

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

Waxed fabrics first came on the slippery scene when European sailors discovered that wet sails performed better than dry sails. Applying fish oil (and eventually linseed oil) to the sailcloth resulted ...

I am a New York City based writer with expertise in textiles. A good mattress protector shields your expensive mattress from the chief terror of the sleep world ...

Throughout my testing, the Outdoor Research Foray led the pack in every test. Made with a thick, three-layer construction, the Foray pants perform just how you want and need, so you can stay dry no ...

Like the engine in your car, your legs have an ideal operating temperature—you don’t need to track a precise number of degrees Fahrenheit, but common sense dictates you shouldn't rev your engine to ...