phillybill,

I have had my gore-tex, seam sealed jacket with very refective tape all over it for about 5 years. The one with a specific cut for cycling, both with pit-zips (under arm zippers/vents), and one large vent (3/4)up the back - that one is the best, when I get really warm, it's nice to open, then when cold, cold rain, I close it up a bit...I use a recommended gore cleaner/wash/waterproof on it. No complaints on quality, but likely will have it re-taped inside.

I realize this is a canuck site, I would be interested in knowing how the whole 'free-trade' thing works out for you. I know that you are South of the Border to us, and would be interested what the duty thing works out for you...somethings I know CANNOT be sent south, and MEC is aware of that and tells you in the catologue, even after exchange, duty (your pound of flesh), let me know if this works out for you.

I notice that you like fly fishing, you may want to check out another, site here it is - very good quality, if you're into that type of thing - I just go into the local shop and drool - http://www.islander.com/