Coats and jackets

The Alpkit Sigma lightweight raincoat is a great choice for the low price, keeping you well protected against the elements.

We reviewed the North Face Summit Papsura Jacket for women to see how this technically impressive jacket held up.

We reviewed the Passenger Five Element Recycled Waterproof Jacket which is made from 100% recycled polyester.

The Helly Hansen Verglas Infinity Shell Jacket is a top of the range lightweight waterproof jacket for all year round.

The Finisterre Women's Stormbird Waterproof Jacket is a great all rounder, made with sustainable materials and designed to keep you protected whatever the weather.

Lightweight, travel-friendly and sustainably made, the Packable Cloud Jacket is ideal for anyone who wants to stay warm without overpacking

Looking to beat the chill, or in need of a new midlayer? We review the best fleeces on the market.

Want a jacket that covers a 6am dog walk, a longer spring stroll and the commute to the office, all in a tried-and-tested traditional style? Mountain Warehouse’s new waxed jacket does a very good job at a very good price, says Steven East.

Looking for a no-fuss shell jacket for everyday use in the spring and summer? The Fjällräven High Coast Hydratic Trail Jacket with its roomy fit and large pockets might be for you

Go ultralight with your waterproof jacket and you have a compact emergency layer. But will the Outdoor Research Helium perform when the wet stuff comes? Emily Woodhouse finds out

Classic good looks, some effective waterproofing and a fully recycled fabric make Patagonia's Torrentshell jacket a great option for hikers and outdoorsy folk, reports tester Emily Woodhouse

Love to go lightweight when you hike – but welcome some low-profile insulation too? Emily Woodhouse tried a waterproof jacket Berghaus with a discreet but effective hi-tech fleece lining

Emily Woodhouse tests the the Berghaus Hyper 140 jacket, a lightweight waterproof for hiking and running

It's soft. It's stretchy. And its's also waterproof. But is it any good? Emily Woodhouse slips on the OMM Kamleika jacket for a run on Dartmoor and gives her verdict

In spring and summer walks, choosing a lightweight jacket might cut your pack weight by 200g to 300g, but many lighter jackets won't withstand bad weather for long. How does the Montane Pac Plus cope?

You're a runner who wants an ultralight waterproof to keep you warm and dry in a sudden downpour. Montane's Podium jacket is certainly light at 111g, but how well does it protect you from the elements? Emily Woodhouse puts one through its paces on Dartmoor

You want a lightweight hiking jacket that will really protect you when the weather turns foul. Does the Rab Downpour Eco perform on our tests on rainy Dartmoor? Emily Woodhouse gives her verdict

You want all the features of a really good waterproof jacket for hiking – but in a lightweight package. Does Mountain Equipment's Garwhal jacket deliver? Emily Woodhouse takes to the Devon hills to test one out

It may be handsome and lightweight, but does the Arc'teryx Beta jacket live up to its price tag? Pat Kinsella tests it in real conditions to find out.

Looking for a brilliant value jacket with all the features of a premium investment? The Quechua MH500 might just be for you, finds Pat Kinsella