“Some shoes are truly waterproof, but many are only water-resistant,” says Castiello. “The main difference between the two is ...

The best layer you can pack ... In head-to-head testing, the DWR face fabric of the Keb dried slower than other Gore-Tex treated jackets. But even with the slower dry time, no water soaked ...

Former trusty Gore-Tex armour running gradually colder ... technologies to keep the damp out - either a surface treatment of DWR or a simple wax, and an internal membrane such as GoreTex/eVent ...

TGO experts review the best waterproof jackets for women ... a PFC-free (less environmentally damaging) DWR to repel water. A standard Gore-Tex waterproof membrane is employed here.