Guides
Rain Jacket vs Windbreaker: Which One to Pack
A windbreaker blocks wind and sheds a shower. A rain jacket keeps you dry for hours. The seam test tells you which one you own.
Rain Jacket vs Windbreaker: Which One to Pack
A windbreaker blocks wind and sheds a shower. A rain jacket keeps you dry for hours. The seam test tells you which one you own.
2-Layer, 2.5-Layer and 3-Layer Shells Explained
Layer count describes how a shell is built, not how waterproof it is. What each build costs in weight, comfort and lifespan.
2-Layer, 2.5-Layer and 3-Layer Shells Explained
Layer count describes how a shell is built, not how waterproof it is. What each build costs in weight, comfort and lifespan.
Down vs Synthetic Insulation for Travel
Down wins on warmth per gram and packed size. Synthetic keeps working when wet. Which to take depends on whether you can dry it.
Down vs Synthetic Insulation for Travel
Down wins on warmth per gram and packed size. Synthetic keeps working when wet. Which to take depends on whether you can dry it.
Membrane vs Coating
Two ways of making a fabric waterproof: a bonded film, or a layer applied directly to the fabric.
Membrane vs Coating
Two ways of making a fabric waterproof: a bonded film, or a layer applied directly to the fabric.
MVTR (Moisture Vapour Transmission Rate)
Water vapour passing through a square metre of fabric in 24 hours. Only comparable within one test method.
MVTR (Moisture Vapour Transmission Rate)
Water vapour passing through a square metre of fabric in 24 hours. Only comparable within one test method.
RET (Evaporative Resistance)
Evaporative resistance measured on a sweating hot plate. Lower is more breathable.
RET (Evaporative Resistance)
Evaporative resistance measured on a sweating hot plate. Lower is more breathable.