In this video, we dissect 14 mountain brands that Poles most often see in malls, outdoor stores, and popular online shopping platforms. I'm not interested in the logo on the chest or the brand story told in advertising. We look at the membranes, the place of production, the owner, the prices, the durability, and what you really get for every złoty spent. The North Face can cost like expedition gear, although many models are bought today mainly for the price tag alone. Arc'teryx can price a jacket in the thousands, while competitors offer a similar quality membrane for significantly less. Salomon, Columbia, Jack Wolfskin, Fjällräven, Patagonia, Marmot, CMP, and Hi-Tec also come under scrutiny, but each brand has a completely different problem. Sometimes you're overpaying for the myth of foreign origin, sometimes for fashion, and sometimes for technology that sounds much better on the label than it does in real rain. The most interesting part, however, begins when we reverse the rankings and examine brands that truly excel in value for money. 4F PRO demonstrates that a very good membrane doesn't have to mean a premium price. Fjord Nansen focuses on specific parameters rather than a grand marketing story. Rab offers performance comparable to much more expensive technical brands, and Milo proves that Polish equipment can be reasonably priced without adding several hundred złoty just for the logo. In this article, I also show why it's important to read the exact parameters of a membrane, not just the name of the technology, and why two jackets that look similar can actually be in completely different classes. If you're buying a jacket, pants, shoes, or backpack for the mountains, this ranking can save you a lot of money and even more disappointment after the first heavy rain. #clothing #outdoor #mountainjackets #mountain #hiking #outdoor #mountaingear #mountainclothing #trekking #hiking #TheNorthFace #Salomon #Columbia #Fjällräven #JackWolfskin #ArcTeryx #4F #Milo #Rab #FjordNansen