It’s no secret that “forever” chemicals, like PFAS, are horrible for the environment and human and animal life. However, they’ve long been used in outdoor gear, as they help with waterproofing and ...

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 ...

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 ...

When you've dropped hundreds (or even thousands) of pounds on decking out your garden with new furniture, something as simple as a garden furniture cover can be the difference between you getting two ...

Columbia Sportswear has been designing and testing outdoor gear in the Pacific Northwest for more than 85 years – so it knows a thing or two about the importance of protection against wet weather. In ...

Keep dry in outerwear that’s been put through its paces in showers indoors and out The best women’s waterproof jackets for every type of adventure, reviewed and rated The Guardian’s journalism is ...

Over the past six years of testing various men’s winter boots, rain boots, rain jackets, and outdoor gear, I learned that there’s a difference between products that are waterproof and others that are ...

Valentine’s Day looks different when you are juggling work, kids, schedules, and about twelve group texts. Romance is great, ...