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Are there better waterproof fabrics than Goretex 17-Mar-2013 At 8:19:05 PM Mr Poopypants

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Hey Pat.

I have had several goretex jackets, still got one, but I have used Mountain Hardwear stuff for about 9 or 10years ? now. Their jackets are awesome for skiing. Lightweight and full length pit zips. I reckon they breathe as well as goretex but are way lighter and less bulky. I've got a stretch cohesion, which is pretty groovy, stretches as you move. Don't know how they manage to make them stretchy and waterproof but the are. They have taken most of the stretch stuff off the market, so might be longevity issues. They are less than $200, so very replaceable even if shorter life than goretex.
I reckon it comes down to design. If you want a bushwalking jacket, different to climbing, to skiing, etc. but I wouldn't buy goretex again, too heavy and cumbersome. Lightweight is freedom.
Cheers

G.