Waxed cotton was one of the earliest water-resistant fabrics ever designed and has been popular for more than 200 years. Photo: Courtesy Brixtol
I’d choose the Brixtol Curtis’ waxed cotton over any high-tech membrane, down layer, or water-repellant shell. Though it’s never been expedition tested, it remains my favorite jacket, capable of making travel easier by orders of magnitude—and even shielding me from bodily harm.
To the dismay of pickpockets across the globe, the pockets on the Curtis are an enigma to anyone but the wearer. Hip pockets are just the right size for a…
