Originally Posted by Bekologist
dude, as much as you'd like me to agree with you, I won't. This is about someone lauding goretex as the golden fleece of outdoor clothing. IT'S NOT.
You're stuck in 20th century fabric paradigm, viperz. might I suggest something with a bit better performance characteristics for the majority of your outdoor activities?
there are BETTER FABRICS for aerobic activities like winter bicycling, ski mountaineering and the like than Goretex.
D00d, It's not just the material as it's also the design and execution. I agreed there may well be better fabrics, but for my use I have no need for them for what I have works, and I like the look, the fit and feel of what I have. What part of that don't you understand? I'm not looking for your agreement.
Why would I not laud something that works for me?
If it makes you feel better then I'll say.. "bekologist, you are clearly the harder core outdoor person, and what you say is all right, it was foolish of me to think I was remotely comfortable. I'll replace all my 20th century equipment and follow in your foot steps."
Seriously, I'm sure you are an accomplished outdoorsman, and what you say is your truth. But understand, so is mine and you trying to tell me other wise is just ludicrous.
BTW, my Goretex XCR is a fantastic jacket!