SoftGoods

Water-resistance---great; durability---excellent. Breathability? Also on point. The Fjällräven Bergtagen Trousers hit the mark.

The perfect attire for the El Cap-obsessed or the climber in your life (not too early to start thinking about holiday gifts, hint hint.)

Norrøna Trollveggen Primaloft100 Full-Zip Hooded Jacket is a great mid-weight puffy for winter adventures.

The CREAG Quantum Lightweight Climbing Pants are some of the stretchiest---and, yes, lightest---climbing pants we've worn.

Two sports bras: one spare and simple, the other heavier duty and providing more coverage at neck and sides.

From The North Face's new Futurelight collection. "The Summit L5 LT jacket’s breathability alone would be notable—but the jacket is also incredibly supple and agile for a waterproof shell."

"Let me just say that the Refuge Air could be the most versatile midweight jacket I've worn."

The Mountain Equipment Dispersion Jacket is a breathable, lightweight shell for outings when you're moving fast in the hills.

Editor Francis Sanzaro discusses his go-to jacket.

Francis takes a look at one of the warmest jackets he's ever worn.

A warm, durable mid-layer that feels great.