Arc'teryx has unveiled a new version of its classic Beta shell, and this one isn’t aimed at casual hillwalkers. The new Beta SV (as in, Severe Weather) is designed for all-mountain use in harsh alpine ...

The biggest change with the new waterproofing actually involves getting it more wet, specifically in the washing machine. “As dirt and oil come in contact with [the new] finishes, they just don’t work ...

All that neon-drenched Gore-Tex is nice, but nothing beats the quiet satisfaction of hanging out an office frenemy to dry.

The endlessly versatile mil-spec staple has always operated at a higher level, and I can't wait to dust off my MA-1 again.