IN AND OUT PROTECTION
Outdoor Research’s Carbide kit mixes backcountry features with frontcountry style. The company uses a light and slightly stretchy Pertex Shield waterproof and breathable membrane in the jacket and bib combo, and added just enough features to provide convenience without adding too much weight. Plenty of pockets and the bib has a front stash pocket, long vents and a beacon clip in one of the two side pockets. Jacket $399, bibs $379; outdoorresearch.com