Our experts pick the best hiking waterproof jackets for 2025 – tested in rain and wind on wild mountain terrain ...

Promising plenty of comfort and support on the tracks, we test the trekking credentials of The North Face Offtrail Hike Mid GORE-TEX® boots.

Outdoor Research’s “breathable” and “comfortable” Grandridge Gore-Tex Jacket is usually $379, but it's just $186 during REI’s Outlet Sale until April 28.

Its Gore-Tex counterpart is even more durable, and, crucially, sits on the body exactly the same way it did in its heyday.

Happy Birthday to The North Face Mountain Jacket, which just turned 40. How did the brand celebrate? By re-releasing it—and barely changing a damn thing.

And the breathable and windproof nature means Gore-Tex jackets are perfect for a big weekend in a field this festival season. If there’s a chance of rain but you want to look stylish, it’s a must.

Price and availability The Peak Performance Vislight Gore-Tex C-Knit 3L Shell Jacket is available now directly from Peak Performance UK for a recommended price of £550 (approx. $708.20/ AU$1,119.64).

Best spring rain jacket for women: Marmot Waypoint Gore-Tex Rain Jacket Best quilted spring jacket for women: Lands’ End FeatherFree Insulated Bomber Jacket ...

The GORE-TEX version (£425, The North Face) features premium Gore-Tex waterproofing, pit zips, alpine pockets, and a performance-driven design for extreme conditions.

The North Face’s DryVent Mono Mountain Jacket is available now for both women and men in a wide range of colors and sizes (including plus sizes) for $250. The Gore-Tex Mountain Jacket costs $400.

Iconic outdoor-gear brand The North Face is celebrating 40 years of its Mountain Jacket, with a brand-new 2025 collection fronted by UK artist Griff.