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The North Face Quest JacketMenThe North FaceQuest JacketSizes S · L · XLyes2Lsealed
90.85€
The North Face Warm Antora Rain JacketChildrenThe North FaceWarm Antora Rain JacketSizes M · Lyes2Ltaped
78.15€
The North Face Antora JacketMenThe North FaceAntora JacketSizes S · M · L · XL · XXLyes2Lsealed
90.95€
Scott Explorair 3LMenScottExplorair 3LSizes M · L · XL · XXLyes3L15,000 mm
240.45€
Rab Valiance JacketMenRabValiance JacketSizes XS · L · XLyes2L20,000 mm
311.85€
The North Face Antora Rain JacketChildrenThe North FaceAntora Rain JacketSizes XS · S · M · Lyes2Lsealed
64.05€
The North Face Warm Antora Rain JacketChildrenThe North FaceWarm Antora Rain JacketSizes XS · S · M · L · +2yes2Ltaped
92.65€
Scott Vertic GTX 3LMenScottVertic GTX 3LSizes M · L · XLyes3Lunderarm ventilation
498.95€
Didriksons BEA WNS Parka 6WomenDidriksonsBEA WNS Parka 6Sizes 32–46yes10,000 mmtaped
158.35€
The North Face Whiton 3L JacketMenThe North FaceWhiton 3L JacketSizes S · XLyes3Lunderarm zips
128.05€
The North Face Antora Rain JacketWomenThe North FaceAntora Rain JacketSizes XXS · XS · S · M · +3yes2Lsealed
91.45€
LEGO® kidswear LWJEBEL 733 - JacketChildrenLEGO® kidswearLWJEBEL 733 - JacketSizes 110–1523,000 mmavailable
67.45€
Didriksons Ilma WNS Parka 8WomenDidriksonsIlma WNS Parka 8Sizes 34–52yes10,000 mmtaped
222.65€
Fjällräven Sörmland Padded Jacket MMenFjällrävenSörmland Padded Jacket MSize 3XLyes7,000 mm
319.95€
Scott Jacket Jr Ultimate DryoChildrenScottJacket Jr Ultimate DryoSizes S · M · L · XL · XXLyes2L10,000 mm
94.35€
The North Face Quest JacketWomenThe North FaceQuest JacketSizes XS · M · L · XLyes2Lsealed
82.65€
Scott Explorair 3LWomenScottExplorair 3LSizes XS · S · M · Lyes3L15,000 mm
185.65€
Rab Firewall Mountain JacketMenRabFirewall Mountain JacketSizes S · M · L · XLyes3L20,000 mm
230.85€
Fjällräven Polar Expedition Parka MMenFjällrävenPolar Expedition Parka MSizes L · XLnoadjustable
948.35€
The North Face Summit Mountain GTX Pro JacketMenThe North FaceSummit Mountain GTX Pro JacketSizes M · XLyes3Lunderarm zips
577.35€
Jack Wolfskin Jasper 2L JacketMenJack WolfskinJasper 2L JacketSizes S · M · 3XLyes2L20,000 mm
135.45€
Fjällräven HC Hydratic Padded Trail Jacket MMenFjällrävenHC Hydratic Padded Trail Jacket MSizes M · XL · XXLyes2L10,000 mm
394.95€
Elevenate Pure 100 JacketMenElevenatePure 100 JacketSizes S · M · L · XLyes3Lfully sealed
607.35€
Didriksons Tejla WNS Jacket 2WomenDidriksonsTejla WNS Jacket 2Size 42button behind the front placketadjustable
190.05€
Millet Trilogy Icon GTX Pro JacketMenMilletTrilogy Icon GTX Pro Jacketyes3Lunderarm zip
525.55€
Carhartt Super Dux Relaxed Fit Sherpa-lined Active JacMenCarharttSuper Dux Relaxed Fit Sherpa-lined Active Jacnoadjustable
85.15€
Helly Hansen Crew Hooded Jacket 2.0MenHelly HansenCrew Hooded Jacket 2.0Sizes M · L · XL · XXLyes2Ladjustable, stowable in the collar
114.65€
CMP Jacket Fix Hood 36Z1096WomenCMPJacket Fix Hood 36Z1096Sizes 34–44yes15,000 mmfixed
67.45€
Millet Kamet GTX Jacket MMenMilletKamet GTX Jacket MSizes S · M · XLyes3L28,000 mm
333.55€
Didriksons Tilde WNS Jacket 4WomenDidriksonsTilde WNS Jacket 4Sizes 32–44yes10,000 mmsealed
132.45€
Helly Hansen Dubliner Waterproof JacketMenHelly HansenDubliner Waterproof JacketSizes S · M · L · XL · +3yes2Lfully taped
91.65€
Schöffel Jacket GmundMenSchöffelJacket GmundSizes 46–58yes2L10,000 mm
86.45€
Protest Prtelisan Outdoor JacketWomenProtestPrtelisan Outdoor JacketSizes S · M
102.85€
Haglöfs Alper Proof JacketWomenHaglöfsAlper Proof JacketSizes S · M · L · XLyes3L20,000 mm
279.05€
Helly Hansen Sogn Shell JacketWomenHelly HansenSogn Shell JacketSizes S · M · L · XLyes3Lfully taped
283.55€
The North Face Quest Cropped JacketWomenThe North FaceQuest Cropped JacketSize Lsealedadjustable
113.85€
Halti Tokoi II DX Parka Jacket Men'sMenHaltiTokoi II DX Parka JacketSizes M · L · XL · XXL · 3XLyes10,000 mmfully taped
204.25€
Haglöfs Front Proof II JacketWomenHaglöfsFront Proof II JacketSizes S · XL · XXLyes3L20,000 mm
214.75€
Scott Explorair Light Dryo 2.5 Layer Men's JacketMenScottExplorair Light Dryo 2.5 Layer Men's JacketSizes S · M · XL · XXLyes2,5L20,000 mm
98.55€
Marmot Waypoint GORE-TEX JacketWomenMarmotWaypoint GORE-TEX JacketSizes S · M · XLyes2Lfully taped
196.95€
The North Face Womens Dryvent Hikesteller ParkaWomenThe North FaceDryvent Hikesteller ParkaSizes XS · S · Myes2Lsealed
135.95€
Ziener Artiko-ZChildrenZienerArtiko-ZSizes 152–176yes10,000 mmcritical seams taped
68.45€
Rab Namche GTX JacketMenRabNamche GTX JacketSize XLyes3L28,000 mm
296.25€
Columbia Whistler Peak Waterproof Hooded Shell JacketMenColumbiaWhistler Peak Waterproof Hooded Shell Jacketyesfully tapedtwo-way underarm ventilation
224.85€
Jack Wolfskin High Curl Coat WWomenJack WolfskinHigh Curl Coat WSize M
97.35€
Marmot Waypoint GORE-TEX JacketMenMarmotWaypoint GORE-TEX JacketSizes S · M · L · XLyes2Lfully taped
198.85€
Salewa Ortles GTX 3L EPE JacketMenSalewaOrtles GTX 3L EPE JacketSizes 48/M · 50/L · 52/XLyes3L28,000 mm
320.05€
The North Face Warm Antora Rain JacketChildrenThe North FaceWarm Antora Rain JacketSizes 3–7yes2Lelastic opening
57.65€
Haglöfs Front Proof II JacketMenHaglöfsFront Proof II JacketSizes S · M · L · XLyes3L20,000 mm
209.15€
The North Face Antora Rain JacketChildrenThe North FaceAntora Rain JacketSizes XS · L · XLyes2Lsealed
79.90€
Marmot PreCip Evo Pro JacketMenMarmotPreCip Evo Pro JacketSizes S · XXLyes3Lfully taped
133.55€
Didriksons Louise WNS Parka LWomenDidriksonsLouise WNS Parka LSizes 38–48yes10,000 mmsealed
252.35€
Black Diamond Strataline Stretch ShellMenBlack DiamondStrataline Stretch ShellSize Myes3L20,000 mm
207.75€
Rab Firewall JacketMenRabFirewall JacketSizes S · Myes3L20,000 mm
153.85€
Helly Hansen Crew Jacket 2.0MenHelly HansenCrew Jacket 2.0Sizes L · XXL · 3XLyes2L
128.85€
The North Face Womens Reign ON ParkaWomenThe North FaceReign ON ParkaSize XSyes2Lsealed
144.45€
CMP Jacket Zip Hood 35Z1537MenCMPJacket Zip Hood 35Z1537Sizes 52 · 60yes10,000 mmfully taped
74.95€
Odlo Ascent 3L Waterproof JacketWomenOdloAscent 3L Waterproof JacketSizes S · M · Lyes3L20,000 mm
262.35€
Helly Hansen Men's Reine ParkaMenHelly HansenReine ParkaSizes S · XLyesfully sealedadjustable
193.85€
Dare2b Explore III JacketChildrenDare2bExplore III JacketSizes 7-8yrs · 9-10yrs · 11-12yrsyes35,000 mmfully taped
47.95€
Rab Firewall Mountain JacketWomenRabFirewall Mountain JacketSizes 8–16yes3L20,000 mm
230.85€
Black Diamond Fineline Stretch ShellMenBlack DiamondFineline Stretch ShellSizes S · M · L · XLyes2,5L10,000 mm
110.25€
Columbia Hikebound II JacketWomenColumbiaHikebound II JacketSize Lyesfully tapedfixed, adjustable
72.85€
Rab Latok Mountain GTX JacketMenRabLatok Mountain GTX JacketSizes M · L · XLyes3L28,000 mm
435.45€
The North Face Quest JacketWomenThe North FaceQuest JacketSizes XS · Lyes2Lsealed
82.65€
Marmot Minimalist Pertex JacketMenMarmotMinimalist Pertex JacketSizes M · L · XLyes2,5Lfully taped
137.65€
Celavi Rainwear Set - Aop, w. FleeceChildrenCelaviRainwear Set - Aop, w. Fleeceyes10,000 mmwelded
61.95€
Jack Wolfskin Trailtime 2L JacketMenJack WolfskinTrailtime 2L JacketSizes S · L · XL · XXL · 4XLyes2L10,000 mm
89.85€
Rab Kangri GTX JacketMenRabKangri GTX JacketSizes M · L · XLyes3L28,000 mm
323.25€
VAUDE Escape Bike Warm JacketWomenVAUDEEscape Bike Warm JacketSizes 36–44yes2L10,000 mm
135.75€
Bergans Urban 2L Shell CoatWomenBergansUrban 2L Shell CoatSizes S · M · L · XLyes2L10,000 mm
178.15€
Marmot Superalloy Bio Rain JacketMenMarmotSuperalloy Bio Rain JacketSizes S · M · L · XL · XXLyesfully tapedfixed, adjustable with a drawcord
105.85€
Dare2b Arising IV JacketMenDare2bArising IV JacketSizes S · M · Lyes35,000 mmfully taped
95.95€
killtec KOW 140 JacketWomenkilltecKOW 140 JacketSize 40yes10,000 mmwelded
Didriksons Nadja WNS Parka L 4WomenDidriksonsNadja WNS Parka L 4Size 34yes10,000 mmtaped
163.05€
Rab Phantom Mountain JacketMenRabPhantom Mountain JacketSizes XL · XXLyes2,5L20,000 mm
Marmot PreCip Evo Pro JacketWomenMarmotPreCip Evo Pro JacketSizes M · L · XLyes3Lfully taped
138.45€
Jack Wolfskin Glacier Shield JacketMenJack WolfskinGlacier Shield JacketSize 3XLyes10,000 mmfixed, adjustable
VAUDE Women's Escape Light JacketWomenVAUDEEscape Light JacketSizes 36–50yes2L10,000 mm
89.85€
Didriksons Varja Jacket 2WomenDidriksonsVarja Jacket 2Sizes 34–48yes15,000 mmtaped; extent not specified
93.45€
Rab Namche GTX JacketMenRabNamche GTX JacketSize XLyes3L28,000 mm
Schöffel Jacket Easy XT MenMenSchöffelJacket Easy XTSizes 33–54yes2L10,000 mm
149.95€
Helly Hansen Loke JacketMenHelly HansenLoke JacketSizes S · M · L · 3XLyes2,5Lfully taped
90.05€
Mountain Equipment Saltoro JacketMenMountain EquipmentSaltoro JacketSizes S · M · XLyes3L28,000 mm
299.25€
Bergans Rabot Alpine 3L Shell JacketMenBergansRabot Alpine 3L Shell JacketSizes M · L · XLyes3L20,000 mm
274.65€
Houdini W's Fall in ParkaWomenHoudiniW's Fall in ParkaSizes S · M · Lyes2L20,000 mm
510.75€
Jack Wolfskin Trailtime 2L JacketWomenJack WolfskinTrailtime 2L JacketSizes S · M · L · XLyes2L10,000 mm
89.85€
Houdini M's One Parka IIMenHoudiniM's One Parka IISizes M · L · XLyes3L20,000 mm
356.35€
Schöffel Jacket Style CascataMenSchöffelJacket Style CascataSizes 50 · 60yes3L20,000 mm
221.95€
CMP Jacket Fixed Hood 39X7985ChildrenCMPJacket Fixed Hood 39X7985Sizes 110–164yes10,000 mmfully taped
36.65€
Helly Hansen W Crew Hooded Jacket 2.0WomenHelly HansenW Crew Hooded Jacket 2.0Sizes XS · S · L · XXL · +3yesfully sealedadjustable, stowable in the collar
120.35€
Schöffel Jacket Style MaukuMenSchöffelJacket Style MaukuSizes 46–54yes2L20,000 mm
152.65€
Houdini M's Fall in ParkaMenHoudiniM's Fall in ParkaSizes M · XL · XXLyes2L20,000 mm
513.35€
Odlo X-alp 3L Ski JacketMenOdloX-alp 3L Ski JacketSizes S · M · XLyes3L20,000 mm
403.85€
Scott Vertic Ripstop 3LMenScottVertic Ripstop 3LSizes M · XLyes3L15,000 mm
232.55€
Rab Phantom Mountain JacketWomenRabPhantom Mountain JacketSizes 8–16yes2,5L20,000 mm
148.35€
CMP Woman Jacket FIX HoodWomenCMPWoman Jacket FIX HoodSizes 36–48yes10,000 mmfully taped
42.15€
Columbia Arcadia II Waterproof JacketWomenColumbiaArcadia II Waterproof JacketSizes S · Myesfully tapedfixed, adjustable storm hood
60.55€
Didriksons Trinya WNS JacketWomenDidriksonsTrinya WNS JacketSizes 40–48yes10,000 mmtaped
129.55€
Didriksons Marget WNS ParkaWomenDidriksonsMarget WNS ParkaSize 44yes10,000 mmsealed
199.75€
killtec KOS 46 Women ParkaWomenkilltecKOS 46 Women ParkaSizes 38–48yes10,000 mmwelded
125.75€
The North Face Quest JacketMenThe North FaceQuest Jacketyes2Lsealed
Didriksons Dario Jacket 2MenDidriksonsDario Jacket 2Sizes XS · S · XL · XXL · 3XLyes15,000 mmtaped; extent not specified
93.45€
Didriksons Falken Jacket 2ChildrenDidriksonsFalken Jacket 2Sizes 80–140yes15,000 mmtaped; extent not specified
79.85€
Scott Jacket W's Explorair 3LWomenScottJacket W's Explorair 3LSizes XS · S · Lyes3L15,000 mm
171.45€
Haglöfs L.I.M Airak GTX JacketMenHaglöfsL.I.M Airak GTX JacketSizes S · M · L · XL · XXLyes3L28,000 mm
351.65€
Dare2b Torrek III JacketMenDare2bTorrek III JacketSizes S · Myes35,000 mmfully taped
199.90€
Fjällräven Keb GTX JacketWomenFjällrävenKeb GTX JacketSizes XS · S · M · Lyes3L28,000 mm
473.95€
Helly Hansen Seven J Rain JacketMenHelly HansenSeven J Rain JacketSizes S · M · L · XL · 5XLyes2Lsealed, extent not specified
88.25€
Columbia Saudan Pro 3L Waterproof ShellMenColumbiaSaudan Pro 3L Waterproof ShellSizes L · XXLyes3L30,000 mm
224.85€
Haglöfs ROC Sight GTX JacketMenHaglöfsROC Sight GTX JacketSizes S · XL · XXLyes3L28,000 mm
336.65€
Rab Kangri GTX JacketWomenRabKangri GTX JacketSizes 8–16yes3L28,000 mm
323.25€
Rab Firewall JacketWomenRabFirewall JacketSize 14yes3L20,000 mm
158.25€
CMP Jacket Zip Hood 34Z5147MenCMPJacket Zip Hood 34Z5147Size 60yes10,000 mmfully taped
The North Face Rain Jacket Zip-inChildrenThe North FaceRain Jacket Zip-in
The North Face Lightning Zip-in JacketMenThe North FaceLightning Zip-in JacketSizes S · XLyesunderarm zipsadjustable
118.75€
CMP Jacket Fixed Hood 39X6636WomenCMPJacket Fixed Hood 39X6636Sizes 34–50yes10,000 mmfully taped
66.15€
La Sportiva Supercouloir Down Parka MenMenLa SportivaSupercouloir Down ParkaSize XLnoadjustable and helmet-compatible
424.85€
Schöffel Jacket Style BlaueisMenSchöffelJacket Style BlaueisSizes 48 · 52yes3L20,000 mm
215.05€
Jack Wolfskin Tempest 2L JacketWomenJack WolfskinTempest 2L JacketSizes M · XXLyes2L20,000 mm
123.95€
The North Face Zipline Rain JacketChildrenThe North FaceZipline Rain Jacketyesthree-piece
55.55€
Odlo Essential 2.5L Waterproof JacketWomenOdloEssential 2.5L Waterproof JacketSizes S · M · L · XLyes2,5Lfully sealed
92.45€
Bergans Rabot Light 3L Shell JacketWomenBergansRabot Light 3L Shell JacketSizes S · M · Lyes3L20,000 mm
303.85€
VAUDE Elope 3L JacketMenVAUDEElope 3L JacketSizes M · L · XXL · 3XLyes3L15,000 mm
209.85€
CMP Jacket Fix Hood 36Z1087MenCMPJacket Fix Hood 36Z1087Sizes 48–52yes15,000 mmtaped
67.45€
Haglöfs Astral GTX II Jacket MenMenHaglöfsAstral GTX II JacketSizes S · M · L · XL · XXLyes2L28,000 mm
314.15€
Marmot Seeker GORE-TEX JacketMenMarmotSeeker GORE-TEX JacketSizes M · L · XL · XXLyes3Lfully taped
367.25€
VAUDE Escape Light Jacket IVChildrenVAUDEEscape Light Jacket IVSizes 110–146yes2L10,000 mm
60.15€
Helly Hansen Aden Rain JacketWomenHelly HansenAden Rain JacketSizes S · M · L · 5XL2Lstowable in the collar, adjustable
101.95€
CMP Jacket Snaps HoodMenCMPJacket Snaps HoodSizes 50 · 52yes10,000 mmfully taped
46.85€
CMP Jacket Rain Fix Hood 35X7376WomenCMPJacket Rain Fix Hood 35X7376Sizes 42–48yes10,000 mmfully taped
Dare2b Torrek Breathe Easy JacketWomenDare2bTorrek Breathe Easy JacketSizes 8–20yes2,5L20,000 mm
99.95€
Maier Sports Metor recWomenMaier SportsMetor recSizes 18–42yes2L10,000 mm
136.65€
Columbia Trailborne Packable Waterproof ShellMenColumbiaTrailborne Packable Waterproof ShellSizes S · M · XXLyes2,5Lfully taped
113.45€
The North Face Antora Rain ParkaWomenThe North FaceAntora Rain ParkaSizes XS · S · Myesadjustable
121.45€
Marmot Minimalist Pertex JacketWomenMarmotMinimalist Pertex JacketSizes S · M · L · XLyes2,5Lfully taped
149.85€
Marmot PreCip Evo JacketMenMarmotPreCip Evo JacketSizes S · L · XL · XXLyesfully tapedstowable in the collar
84.65€
Helly Hansen Loke JacketWomenHelly HansenLoke JacketSizes M · L · XLyes2,5Lfully taped
90.95€
Rab Firewall Light JacketMenRabFirewall Light JacketSizes L · XLyes3L20,000 mm
184.65€
Haglöfs Astral GTX II Jacket WomenWomenHaglöfsAstral GTX II JacketSizes S · M · L · XLyes2L28,000 mm
314.15€
Gonso Sura LightWomenGonsoSura LightSizes 34–42yes2L10,000 mm
94.45€
Mountain Equipment Makalu JacketMenMountain EquipmentMakalu Jacketyes3Lunderarm zip
Haglöfs Breeze Proof JacketMenHaglöfsBreeze Proof JacketSizes S · M · XXLyes2L15,000 mm
143.55€
Helly Hansen Seven J Rain JacketWomenHelly HansenSeven J Rain JacketSizes S · M · L · XL · +2yes2Lfully taped
93.35€
Dare2b Torrek III JacketWomenDare2bTorrek III JacketSizes 12–20yesfully tapedfixed, adjustable, with wired peak
79.95€
Gonso Save LightMenGonsoSave Lightyes2L10,000 mm
Salewa Puez 2.5L Powertex JacketMenSalewaPuez 2.5L Powertex JacketSizes 46/S · 48/M · 50/L · 52/XL · 54/2Xyes2,5L10,000 mm
108.55€
CMP Jacket Zip Hood 32X5826WomenCMPJacket Zip Hood 32X5826Sizes 34–48yes10,000 mmfully taped
53.55€
Jack Wolfskin Tempest 2L JacketMenJack WolfskinTempest 2L Jacketyes2L20,000 mm
120.95€
Rab Downpour Trail Light JacketWomenRabDownpour Trail Light JacketSizes 8–14yes2,5L20,000 mm
151.85€
CMP Jacket Fix Hood 34Z5224ChildrenCMPJacket Fix Hood 34Z5224Sizes 128 · 152yes10,000 mmfully taped
Columbia Trailborne Packable Waterproof ShellWomenColumbiaTrailborne Packable Waterproof Shellyes2,5Lfully taped
VAUDE Turaco Jacket IIIChildrenVAUDETuraco Jacket IIISizes 110–158yes2L10,000 mm
52.25€
Color Kids Shell Jacket 5968ChildrenColor KidsShell Jacket 5968Sizes 116–164yes15,000 mm
61.65€
Odlo Essential 2.5L Waterproof JacketMenOdloEssential 2.5L Waterproof JacketSizes M · L · XL · XXLyes2,5Lfully sealed
119.85€
Haglöfs Korp Proof JacketMenHaglöfsKorp Proof JacketSizes L · XLyes2L10,000 mm
134.45€
CMP Jacket Zip Hood 34Z5116WomenCMPJacket Zip Hood 34Z5116Sizes 42 · 44yes10,000 mmfully taped
44.95€
CMP Rain Jacket Fixed Hood 32X5804ChildrenCMPRain Jacket Fixed Hood 32X5804Size 164yes5,000 mmtaped
29.95€
Didriksons Pilvi Jacket 2ChildrenDidriksonsPilvi Jacket 2Sizes 100 · 130yes15,000 mmfully sealed
Jack Wolfskin Trailventure 2L Jacket KChildrenJack WolfskinTrailventure 2L Jacket KSizes 128–164yes2L10,000 mm
73.35€
Salewa Aqua Powertex JacketChildrenSalewaAqua Powertex JacketSize 140yes2,5L10,000 mm
Bergans Junior 3L Shell JacketChildrenBergans3L Shell JacketSize 140yes3L20,000 mm
90.55€

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Knowledge

What do you want to do in the mountains?

Hiking, ski touring and skiing place different demands on fit and features. Choose according to the described use. A high water column does not automatically make a hiking jacket a ski shell.

Try the jacket on with your planned layers. Check freedom of movement, hem, sleeves and the hood with your helmet or headwear. Children need their own sizes and suitable model details.

What does water column mean?

ISO 811 describes a hydrostatic test method for textiles. Water column is a material measurement under specific test conditions. On its own, it says nothing about the seams, zips or fit of a complete jacket.

Only compare values measured using the same method and test conditions. Unknown conditions remain unknown. More millimetres do not guarantee how long you will stay dry outdoors.

EN 343 and the change of standard

According to DIN Media, DIN EN ISO 24232:2026-05 replaces DIN EN 343:2019-06 for protective clothing against rain. ISO 811:2018 remains current as a hydrostatic test method.

An old EN 343 reference on a model does not become a new certification as a result. A water column alone cannot establish a class under the protective clothing standard. The documented information for the specific jacket remains decisive.

Read RET and MVTR separately

RET describes resistance to water vapour transmission, while MVTR describes water vapour transmission under specified conditions. They are different measurements. Do not convert one into the other.

MVTR figures from different methods are not a shared ranking either. ISO 11092:2026 replaced the 2014 edition; an older documented model figure retains its original test reference. Without the method, a numerical comparison is not reliable.

What do the layers mean?

Layers describe the material construction. A three-layer construction combines the outer fabric, membrane and inner protective layer. The number of layers alone is not a complete ranking of waterproofness or comfort.

Check seams and fastenings separately. A water-repellent surface treatment does not prove that the whole jacket is waterproof. A material name alone does not tell you how it is constructed.

Ventilation and care

Additional vents can help release warm, moist air. A general breathability claim does not prove the presence of underarm zips. Physical exertion and weather also affect how it feels to wear.

Follow the care instructions for the specific jacket. Dirt, moisture on the outer fabric and wear affect use. A care recommendation is not a guarantee of lasting waterproofness.

How can you recognise a reliable recommendation?

The model generation, manufacturer information and test reference must match. Missing required information remains visible and prevents a Best Choice. The price preview shows the current range for the suitable selection.

Only compare differences that are actually documented. An unknown water column is not estimated, and a high fabric value does not replace evidence for the whole jacket.

Frequently asked questions

Why are technical values missing for some models?

We only include clearly verified details for the specific model. If the source is unclear or sources contradict each other, the detail remains open. This prevents a model being marked as Best choice when the value is required for your answers.

As of 22 October 2026. Product details from the product pages on sportfits.eu.