The Arcteryx Mens Alpha LT Jacket fights off the worst mountain weather with three-layer, waterproof breathable Gore-Tex Pro fabric but only adds 12.9 ounces to your pack.

Waterproof breathable Gore-Tex Pro material helps the Arcteryx Mens Alpha SV Jacket block the burliest storms while reinforcements handle the abuses of life in the alpine world.

Arcteryx created the Mens Beta AR Jacket for mountaineers and skiers who want the performance of Gore-Tex Pro and top-notch durability without a laundry list of un-needed features.

Arcteryx took their most-popular hardshell jacket, the Mens Theta AR, and made it even lighter and more breathable with Gore-Tex Pro material and ultra-thin seam tape.

The Cloudveil Mens Koven Jacket offers watertight protection for hardcore fans of the backcountry. This shells Cloudburst Stretch EV3 fabric allows your sweaty exhaust to escape before you get clammy.

Drop the weight of your cumbersome jackets and rely on the Columbia Mens Faster & Lighter Shell Jacket to keep you dry and comfortable in the nastiest Mother Nature has to offer.

Dont let a little rain stop your next outdoor adventure. Wear the Columbia Mens Granite Tors Shell Jacket when things get stormy.

The Elevate jacket reigns supreme with full-stretch softshell fabrication and Helly Hansens ultra-breathable HellyTech O2 waterproof membrane.

Whether you climb mountains in crampons or hiking boots, the Marmot Mens Alpinist X Jacket protects you from serious alpine storms. The Gore-Tex Pro Shell fabric seals out rain, snow, and sleet.

Marmot made the Mens Cerro Torre Jacket with tough Gore-Tex XCR and then tested it on on Scotlands Ben Nevis to ensure it could stand up to the wettest weather around.

When dark clouds loom and ridgeline winds howl, youll be glad youre wearing the Marmot Exum Jacket. With Gore-Tex Pro 3-layer fabric and Gale Force hood, the Exum provides a bombproof storm fortress ... more info.

The Marmot Mens Oracle Jacket provides ultra-light waterproof weather protection at an affordable price. With fully taped seams, a removable storm hood, and comfortable DryTouch lining, the Oracle ... more info.

Attack your next backcountry ski day with the lightweight, reliable, and durable Marmot Mens Predator Ski Jacket.

Aptly named, the Merrell Mens Universal Jacket gives you the guaranteed waterproof protection of Gore-Tex Pro in a clean-cut, street-style package. Yepits a backcountry shell you can wear around town.

The Montbell Mens Peak Shell Jacket weighs 11oz and features Montbells three-layer waterproof breathable fabric for skiers, climbers, and hikers who value light weight but still want premium weather ... more info.

Thanks to Gore-Tex Pro fabric, skinny seam taping, and ultralight zippers, the Mountain Hardwear Mens Argon Jacket protects you from the elements and weighs only 17oz.

The Mountain Hardwear Backcountry Recon Jacket is as light as Rockies powder, but as tough as Cascade cement.

The Mountain Hardwear Mens Beryllium Jacket provides you with the articulated cut, waterproof fabric, and wicking properties you need for a multi-pitch ice climb.

Leave the city commotion behind you and head into the backcountry with the Mountain Hardwear Mens Escape Jacket. Gore-Tex Performance Shell blocks out snow and water whether you ski, climb ice, or ... more info.

Get the weather protection you need (and a little extra luxury) while negotiating glacier routes in the Mountain Hardwear Mens GTX 2.5 Jacket.

Mountaineers and alpine climbers demand the utmost in waterproof protection, breathability, and mobility. Mountain Hardwear responds to this demand with the Mens Pinnacle Jacket.

The super lightweight, super breathable, highly waterproof Mountain Hardwear Mens Quark Jacket revolutionizes technical shells. Using only super soft tricot and a Conduit laminate, this ten-ounce ... more info.

The Mountain Hardwear Swift Jacket weighs in at under a pound and packs down small.

Zip into the Mountain Hardwear Mens Typhoon Jacket on your backpacking trek. The ultralight, waterproof Gore-Tex Paclite material keeps you bone dry without making you feel like youre wearing a tarp.

Using the new Gore-Tex Performance Shell, the Mountain Hardwear Mens Xenon Jacket guarantees total waterproof protection and excellent breathability for your next alpine climbing excursion.

The Norrna Mens Lofoten Gore-Tex PrimaLoft Jacket flew direct from Norway to stake its claim in the hyper-premium technical outerwear arena.

The Norrona Mens Lofoten Jacket isnt messing around. Its Gore-Tex Pro Shell fabric guarantees youll stay dry while youre out there glutting on powder.

Outdoor Researchs goal in creating the Mens Furio Jacket was to design a shell that wont weigh down your pack, will hold up to nasty weather, and that adjusts to warmer climates.

Outdoor Research designed the Mens Mentor Jacket with all the features you need to handle those days in the mountains when the weather decides to test your perseverance.

Thanks to waterproof breathable fabric and welded seams, the Patagonia Mens Primo Flash Jacket is ready for wet winter storms in the backcountry. Plus, the stretch-woven nylon increases this ski ... more info.

At only 10.5oz, the waterproof breathable Patagonia Mens Spraymaster Jacket meets the demands of weight conscious backpackers, climbers, and hikers.

The Patagonia Stretch Element Jacket adds the element of stretchand surprising softness--to an already awesome shell.

The Patagonia Mens Stretch Latitude Jackets waterproof breathable H2No nylon shell includes stretch panels to increase freedom of movement while you climb or ski.

The bombproof Patagonia Mens Winter Guide Jacket is the ideal mixed-discipline cold-weather softshell.

Zip into the bombproof Spyder Mens Refuge Shell Jacket for amazing protection from the storm.

If your winter outfits usually include a touring backpack or a climbing harness, grab The North Face Mens Alliance Jacket. This durable softshells waterproof breathable fabric fights the elements.

The North Face Mens Antigravity Jacket is a super-lightweight technical shell with fabric that breaths like mad and blocks moisture. Durable, stretchy fabric in high-wear areas tolerates backpack ... more info.

Thanks to Gore-Tex Pro Shell fabric, The North Face Mens Modulus Jacket stands up to harsh mountain weather. Wear this lightweight, waterproof breathable jacket on your ski-touring and mountaineering ... more info.

The ultra-classic Mens Mountain Guide Jacket from The North Face packs the weather protection you need to stay dry, whether you go backcountry skiing or mountaineering.

The North Face Mens Mountain Light Jacket is a waterproof breathable shell that has your back when its you versus the elements. The Gore-Tex Pro Shell fabric wont back down during wet winter storms.

Thanks to waterproof breathable HyVent fabric, The North Face Varius Guide Jacket keeps you dry as you ski, climb, or hike.

Westcomb created the high-performance Mens Mirage Special Edition Jacket exclusively for Backcountry.com, and during our first ski tour, we quickly discovered what makes it a step above the resteVent.