We test a summer-weight softshell jacket from the Canadian uber brand Arc’teryx…
The Big Question: What the hell is softshell?
Softshell. Or maybe soft shell. An enigma disguised as a riddle. wrapped in a conundrum and spun into the ultimate in confusing outdoor clothing concept. It’s almost easier to say what a softshell isn’t than what it is…
Rab release new Nexus jacket
Technical outdoor gear experts Rab have recently released their new Nexus Jacket, an all round waterproof for active use in variable mountain conditions. Said to be extremely breathable, warm and hard-wearing, the 590g (men’s large) Nexus has been designed using Polartec’s three layer Neoshell fabric, with a heavier weight used for the arms and shoulders to increase durability. Rab claims …
10 years of softshell
One of the biggest outdoor trade events of the year – the Outdoor Show held in Friedrichshafen, Germany – takes place this July and Trek & Mountain will be there to bring you all the latest news about upcoming products from the leading brands. However, this year marks 10 years since the first appearance of softshell products at the show, …