The Arc’teryx Beta SL Shell Jacket is now selling for $300, a very rare 40% discount off the normal price of $500. This jacket is one of Arc's most popular. It's a purpose-built alpine shell made for ...

Protection, comfort, and room for layering underneath to tackle the worst weather imaginable. A real winner in my book.

If you browse for a new hard shell jacket either online or at a retail store you might be overwhelmed by the vast number of products and featured technologies. What is the difference between a shell ...

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 ...

For me, Arc’teryx has always been the symbol of a true outdoor pro — someone who values performance over anything else. Sure, it’s expensive. But ever since I started spending serious time outdoors, ...

Ultra-lean and lightweight, the Castelli Aria Shell is a proven contender for riding on windy days or in light rain in spring, autumn and chilly summer mornings. Aided by mesh panels on the sides and ...

Luxury fashion and hiking don’t often go hand in hand. Yes, we’ve seen the rise of chunky, all-terrain boots, snoods and even the occasional technical layer, but shell jackets take the outdoorsy trend ...

Credit: Future There may be signs of spring on the horizon, but winter riding isn’t done just yet in the northern hemisphere.