Bike expert Rob tests Castelli's newest softshell bike jacket, made to wow come 'Rain or Shine' as the moniker suggests.

Soft shell jackets such as the Patagonia Mixmaster ($299; www.patagonia.com) have a lot going for them. They re nearly impervious to wind, shed light rain and snow, breathe well, and offer a much ...

Expensive. Can't use the hand pockets with a climbing harness. Like most durable water repellents, it uses carcinogenic perfluorocarbons in the waterproofing process. When it comes to outdoor ...

Cold mornings creep in as budgets bite. A £12 layer that shrugs off wind could spare you cranking the heating. Shoppers want kit that bridges sunshine and showers without weighing them down or ...

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The Endura Pro SL Waterproof Softshell sits close to the top of the Scottish brand's exhaustive range of road jackets. Endura labels this jacket as a softshell, but I’d place it into the ...

Started by former Assos designer Luigi Bergamo, Q36.5 brings a wealth of good ideas to the performance waterproof-jacket table. Like many Italian brands it has a racer's cut, so most will probably ...

Morning frost creeps in, budgets tighten, and Brits reach for layers that don’t weigh heavy on shoulders or wallets. Aldi has put a soft-shell jacket on shelves that targets exactly that moment.