Rain Gear

We tested packable rain jackets for travel, hiking, and commuting. These lightweight, waterproof shells keep you dry without weighing down your bag.

We tested reusable and disposable travel ponchos to find the ones that keep you and your bag dry without taking over your luggage.

We tested protector sprays for leather, suede, mesh, and sheepskin to find the ones that repel rain without changing color or texture.

We compared lightweight rain shells that fold into a daypack, weighing waterproofing, breathability, fit, and packability for city and trail trips.

We tested packable rain shells for weight, hood coverage, waterproofing, and pack size. These picks keep travel light and dry.

We tested packable rain shells for city drizzles, trail downpours, and cold-weather trips. Here are the hooded jackets worth packing.

We tested packable rain jackets for European travel. Here are the ones that keep you dry on a walking day, pack small, and layer over a fleece.

We tested women’s rain jackets for travel and picked the ones that stay waterproof, pack small, and still look good in town.

We tested packable, waterproof men’s rain jackets for travel and picked reliable shells for heavy rain, city trips, and tight budgets.

We tested packable rain ponchos for travel, comparing coverage, seam sealing, packability, and comfort in reusable and disposable styles.

We tested rain covers that keep a pack dry and stay put in wind, from budget two-packs to hi-vis commuter shells and ultralight hiking covers.

We tested waterproof pouches at the pool, beach, and on boats. Our top pick fits big phones; the rest cover floating, style, and tight budgets.