waterproof jackets

[Nullifier]

So I am in the market for a new jacket. I am looking for something non insulated and must have pit zips. It is warm down here in Fl so light and breathable is the key. My current jacket is a 3 layer gortex North face that is still a good jacket but at 9 years old I am feeling like it is time for a new one LOL!

I am considering a Marmut minimalist jacket but am unfamiliar with the performance and reliability of paclite gortex. So feedback would be good

http://marmot.com/spring_2009/mens/o...imalist_jacket

[Moment Rider]

check out the backcountry stoic. Its made with e-vent which is extremely breathable and waterproof. In fact, its better then my last 2 gore-tex jackets by far.
http://www.backcountry.com/store/BCC...hell-Mens.html


I bought this jacket last year and couldn't be happier! It breathes like nothing else out there.

BTW, I got it on steepandcheap.com for 50% off which isnt a bad deal!

[Schattenjager]

Arc'teryx. Accept no substitute.

http://arcteryx.com/Product.aspx?Men...terproof_Shell

[M.Bas]

I'm wearing a Rab Drillium Very lightweight. Needed to get used to wearing it because the fabric is quite "stiff".

[off-roader]

So I am in the market for a new jacket. I am looking for something non insulated and must have pit zips. It is warm down here in Fl so light and breathable is the key. My current jacket is a 3 layer gortex North face that is still a good jacket but at 9 years old I am feeling like it is time for a new one LOL!

I am considering a Marmut minimalist jacket but am unfamiliar with the performance and reliability of paclite gortex. So feedback would be good

http://marmot.com/spring_2009/mens/o...imalist_jacket

Wait, you're saying you have a Northface that lasted you 9 years and you're only replacing it because it's old (not worn out) why would you seek a different brand?

[Nullifier]

Wait, you're saying you have a Northface that lasted you 9 years and you're only replacing it because it's old (not worn out) why would you seek a different brand?

It is not the same company it was 9 years ago imo. Probably a perception issue but it fits into the same catagory as Patagucci lol!

[Schattenjager]

...Patagucci lol!

That right there is funny stuff!



It seems the wave of popular appeasement is overriding the desire to have a niche product - ie Abercrombie and Fitch. Can you imagine the looks on the faces of the original founders if they were able to see what their 'mercantile' had transformed into? I wish they had just picked a new name rather than desecrating an outdoor axiom. I can only assume the drive for quicker dollars using an established name to build lower quality yet greater profitability goods is worth runing a reputation. At least for some...

[Co-opski]

Simms G4 pro. You will get 9+ years out of it.

[jham]

i have a mtn hardwear paclite gortex and love it. It has taken everything I've thrown at it.

[rambrush]

While visiting Alaska I boought a jacket from http://www.hellyhansen.com/products
These jackets stood the rain test of the rain forest trekking in Juneau and I have not looked back. well worth the money in my opinion.