Originally Posted by
Bekologist
better not head for arctic climes then, or else your pesky ice buildup inside your layering system is going to continue to plague you.
did you read about the ventile cotton and its use in the arctic, eric?
and no, hardshells haven't been replaced by softshells. Serious outdoor users will continue to need hardshells, but might not need one at all in the winter!
I never had any problem with ice with the goretex jacket that i used when i was riding at -36C just with more breathable garments. And i wouldn't go to arctic with a cyclist goretex jacket which is a specific situation. Everything i've said is related to bike for a more steady effort same things don't apply.
Related to the hardshell comment, we agree on this. Hardshell is better in more extreme conditions. The conditions that serious outdoor users will met. That's why in my previous post, i went for a goretex jacket below -20C.
Anyway, i'm talking in general here because a softshell could be better than a hardshell below -20C and vice versa depending on the type of fabrics, design etc..