PRODUCTS

We've all been there: Psyched for our next trip, shopping for the gear we'll need—but not quite sure which jacket to pick. Typing in the word waterproof and scrolling through the options, it's easy to get bogged down with choice paralysis. There are so many options, from super lightweight to more hardcore—and a whole rainbow of bells and whistles in between. So we chatted with our product manager Alex Lauver to help us suss out which of the Outdoor Research rain jackets are best for what kinds of activities. Here, he breaks it down, with details that will help you choose the right shell, whether you're headed for a month of backpacking in Alaska—or Paris.

WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN GORE-TEX®, GORE-TEX® ACTIVE AND GORE-TEX® PRO?

Last year I learned how to live on 50 liters worth of stuff—as in, only what I could fit in a 50-liter pack. Most of that was variable: playing cards, books and souvenirs I’d trade along the way, plus other travel disposables.

We would like to introduce complete Helium Collection - light as a feather, efficient in the unfriendly weather.