provideoutstanding protection from the elements.  These featuresinclude the three-layer Gore-Tex® Pro Shell fabric that iscompletely waterproof, as well as very breathable andlightweight.  Other features include pit zips for temperaturemanagement during exertion

their complimentary Berghaus Vapour Storm jackets. A new design that's just won design awards at the Friedrichshafen OutDoor show for the clever venting they’ve incorporated.I’ve been using GORE-TEX® Active Shell in many forms since its first development and as a

as the garment was TNF's answer to Paclite at the time. The new version uses Gore-Tex XCR, but a very light version of that fabric, to produce a waterproof, breathable shell jacket that weights in at a claimed 494

, wealso managed to get a sneak peak at what's up Lowe's hook and loopfastened sleeve for next spring / summer.Interesting stuff includes a 350-gramme technical Gore-Tex Paclitejacket aimed at 'high-activity mountain use', a whole raft ofsoftshell products

zip for those outdoor emergencies and 3-plyGore-Tex XCR reinforcement in the knee area.Both look good for general lightweight mountain use and will runalongside the Conduit Silk Epic jacket that we found disappointinglysweaty when we tested it last

) Features: Gore-Tex Paclite with Cassis face fabric from Cordura, 'Bergnomic Cut' for active use, full length zip with hook and loop fastened double storm flap, mountain hood with volume adjuster and wired peak, two external

and the OutDry waterproof glove lining also used by MHW has already really impressed us this year.So far, so good then. Initial signs are promising and it'll be interesting to see how OmniDry compares to the new Gore-Tex Active Shell, Polartec's new NeoShell

that the adidas kit is definitely improving.The brand uses top spec fabrics like Gore's Gore-Tex Active Shell and Pro Shell plus Windstopper Soft Shell along with insulation from the likes of PrimaLoft. But just as importantly, they now have proper, helmet

Following on from our look at new footwear and equipment from The North Face this spring, here's a look at what's new on the clothing front from the brand - we've also got some scoop autumn 2012 news to follow.New Gore-Tex Active ShellWe've already

the Anti-Matter Jacket (£300) and weighs just 319g. It's made from a mix of taped Gore Windstopper 3-layer Active Shell and 2-layer Active Shell. That should mean it's 100% windproof but also also very water resistant, certainly up to moderate rain and snow