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My short opinion is this: I think these jackets are terrific. But not everything on your list is an apples-to-apples comparison. The Serendipity ($250) is indeed one of the new-generation “soft-shell” ...

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For a limited time, REI is selling wind and water-resistant Free Country jackets for a whopping 60% off. Get yours now because this deal ends soon. Whether you’re trekking through the great outdoors, ...

A softshell jacket you can put on and leave on is the king of outerwear. Top notch softshells make hardshells irrelevant. A softshell jacket you can put on and leave on is the king of outerwear. There ...

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 ...

The "really soft" and warm jacket "looks fantastic" and goes with everything, buyers say.

No matter the time of year I’m hiking, I always pack a jacket, but hiking jackets vary greatly depending on the environment and season. While a soft shell windbreaker might be the perfect choice for a ...

When it comes to ski jackets, there’s likely hundreds of options on the market at this point. Between insulated, hardshell, and softshell jackets, we’ve been busy testing the year’s best products.