Winter can be challenging for runners. It can pressure you to stay inside and ruin your routine. Or it can be an opportunity to flex mental toughness and build physical strength by heading out in all sorts of weather. We choose the latter. Running in cold, rain, wind, or snow (or all of the above) can be downright fun—if you’re wearing the right gear. We tested a range of jackets meant to embrace winter, and these five came out on top.
At a Glance
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Best All-Around
Rab Kinetic Ultra Waterproof Jacket
$210 at Amazon $210 at Campsaver
Materials: 3-layer proprietary ProFlex recycled polyester with polyurethane coating
Sizing: XS-XL
Pros and Cons
⊕ Both waterproof and breathable in the ideal ratio for runners
⊕ Adjustable hood
⊗ No insulation (but rarely needed when running)
Anyone who plans on running outside all winter needs a waterproof, breathable jacket. This one from Rab withstood our testing in Colorado sleet, snow, and rain, easily…
