Our experts pick the best hiking waterproof jackets for 2024 – tested in rain and wind on wild mountain terrain ...

Not so the Paramo Velez, which has plenty of distinguishing features that help it stand apart from the rest of today's best waterproof jackets. Key amongst these is the fabric – rather than the ...

To explain why, we need to dive into the differences between traditional membranes and Paramo’s directional fabrics. With waterproof-breathable membranes like Gore-Tex, jackets are fully waterproof.