Has anyone tried jackets and pants using the EVENT fabric? Looks lighter and a lot more breathable than Gortex. Some examples:

http://www.montane.co.uk/productlist...11&rn=eVent%AE
https://www.pacecycles.com/product.a...=4&subcat=469#
http://showerspass.com/cart/product_...46c65a1cf53777
http://www.vaude.de/hps/client/vaude...lay_model.html
http://www.endura.co.uk/Product.aspx...22&prod_id=119

I notice the last one shows a waterproof rating of 30,000mm!

They look pricey but if they work as promoted they could be worth it.