Outdoor Research GORE-TEX PACLITE Rain Jackets

How to Choose Rainwear

Learn about the types of rainwear, including waterproof/breathable technology, and how to choose the jacket that will best serve your needs.

What to Wear Hiking

Learn about clothes that can help you hike more comfortably, and get strategies for cutting the weight and bulk of clothing in your pack.

What to Wear Backpacking

Learn which clothes to bring backpacking in order to keep your pack light while making sure you'll have everything you need.

Rainwear Basics

This beginner-level series covers everything you need to know to purchase and care for a rain jacket.

How to Care for Gore-Tex Rainwear

Keep your GORE-TEX clothing waterproof with these cleaning tips, and learn how to tell if the durable water repellent coating needs renewal.

How to Go Hiking in the Rain

Learn how to prepare for rain when you go hiking: Get tips on gear to bring, how to keep it dry and special concerns for wet-weather hikers.