For a hooded waterproof jacket with zip pockets ... with a zip pocket up front for storing essentials, and two low-profile pockets on the sides that are both easily accessible and waterproof.

After months of testing in the harshest of conditions, these are the best hardshell jackets to brave the alpine with in 2025.

The Arc'teryx Beta LT Jacket is a simple ... and a deep, helmet-compatible hood. The build quality is – as you might expect – impeccable, with neat touches everywhere that make the difference ...

The Quiksilver Summit run jacket is a very lightweight, extremely packable waterproof jacket that's designed with runners in mind. It's available in sensible black or a kind of natty aqua-and-teal ...