Fortunately for travelers with outdoor destination plans, warm, comfortable and even waterproof clothes are available that do NOT make you look like you've gained 15 pounds overnight.
Gone are the days of the "Michelin Man" look with puffy vests and the only waterproof clothes available made more for the ski slope than a quiet walk around a rustic village. The further out you get on your country vacation ramble, the more important these waterproof clothing items can become.
Waterproof gear has also progressed a great deal from the days of waterproof rubber rain gear. Remember those horrible-smelling yellow raincoats that were almost a wardrobe stable in the 60's?
Thanks to waterproof breathable technologies like Gore-Tex®, today’s waterproof jackets, pants, boots and clothing not only block out water but also are lightweight and breathe to allow moisture to escape from the inside. Some of the best known waterproof names besides Gore-Tex® include Marmot PreCip®, Columbia Omni-Tech® and Mountain Hardwear Conduit outerwear.
If you are looking for waterproof boots or shoes, you can either opt for leather boots with waterproof treatments that block water fairly well but are exceptionally durable, or lighter boots with waterproof Gore-Tex® membranes that will keep feet totally dry. Be sure to look for waterproof and breathability ratings on any Gore-Tex® gear: higher numbers indicate greater waterproof protection and breathability in waterproof parkas, waterproof ski jackets, or waterproof boots.
Sierra Trading Post
Sierra Trading Post has a huge selection of outdoor clothing for women. They offer large discounts on high quality outerwear and sometimes stock and/or sizes are in short supply.
If any of these links take you to an "out of stock" item or a item no longer available in your size, don't despair. Sierra will no doubt have something else similar that will match your style and comfort requirements. You may also leave your email address there for notification of new stock arrivals.
Men's Waterproof Outerwear
Men have it made when shopping for outdoor clothes.
I realize I am not a normal female, but I don't want frilly materials and bright pastels when purchasing clothes for outdoors...I want warm and I want sturdy - same as males. If it is going to rain, I want to stay dry and comfortable. Common sense prevails and quite often I end up with a small-sized "mens" jacket because it suits the need instead of catering to rules of style.
These outdoor jackets, boots, and trousers for men from Sierra Trading Post
look sturdy enough even for me!
There is no bulky padding, ridiculous colors or camo, or unnecessary frills - just warm, waterproof clothes fashionable enough to wear to that 3-Star restaurant you just found off the beaten path.
Stylish, warm, and dry - all at the same time...what a concept!
Outdoor & Waterproof Clothing Options for Men