The following advertisement appeared in Amrita Bazar Patrika, published from Calcutta, on this day. Of tar and oil paulin.

Your base layers and waterproof-breathable hardshells don’t evacuate moisture on their own. Your clothing relies on heat produced by your body to create a pressure differential with the outside ...

Some certifications are a little less precise than others, but taken together, they give a rough idea of how the best waterproof smartphones will hold up against the elements. “Rugged” is just ...

Apply waterproofing medicines depending on the situation to keep up with water opposition. Store your tent in a cool, dry spot to shield it from dampness and nuisances. By following these steps, your ...

For adventurous campers, which no doubt includes more than a few Toyota 4Runner owners out there, rooftop tents can take the experience to new heights—quite literally. The raised design can help ...

The best rain covers for cameras are the unsung heroes of outdoor photography. Even if the heavens open, you'll be able to carry on shooting without worrying about your gear getting damaged.

Flint and Tinder added a removable hood for extra utility in inclement weather. Huckberry As for the waterproof waxed canvas, it comes from none other than Halley Stevensons, a Scottish supplier that ...

After a year of war, at least one million people are facing months in the cold. Some said tents, blankets and warm clothes now qualified as luxuries. By Hiba Yazbek Reporting from Jerusalem A year ...

Emily Dorio / L.L.Bean The real performance upside with the Kahan boot is that it not only has the standard waterproof bottom (with grippy chain-tread outsole), but also having waxed canvas up top ...

There, guests can book “upscale, safari-inspired canvas tents on elevated private decks” that come with king-size beds, gas fireplaces, and private bathrooms with showers and flush toilets.