Originally Posted by Ziemas
Because people post things like this about it.
My wife has the J&G Breathable jacket and stays dry on her commute. She also has breathable rain pants. Before the breathable rain pants she had non-breathable rain pants and would come home soaked in sweat. Not anymore.
And the difference in price between the breathable and non-breathable isn't $100, it's $55. I'm the type of person who likes to buy better quality and buy it once. I'm not rich enough to keep on buying things again and again because I'm not happy with them.
This still doesn't tell me why making non-breathable rain gear is such a bad idea as you have stated... twice.
I just think they have their place, maybe not with you, but whatever... it's not worth arguing over.