Originally Posted by
Danny01
Thanks. I've read around about the 7mesh jacket and it looks promising. I think I read that DWR on the new Goretex active doesn't have to be renewed, which is a huge plus. However I already ordered a Louis Garneau Neoshell jacket. Retails for $280, though Backcountry has it at $210. I was able to pick it up for $80, so I couldn't pass up the deal. If it doesn't perform the $80 damage isn't too bad and I'll look further into the 7mesh Oro.
Yes, hard to turn that that deal!
DWR coatings are applied to the face fabric so in the case of the Active fabric with Shakedry there is no face fabric so no DWR at all that needs to be re-applied. Hope that helps