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Some of these don't exist anymore. Nextec from Patagonia, huh? I've given up finding a breathable waterproof layer. If it's heavy rain then I accept I'll get sw
by starpilot 7y ago
Some of these don't exist anymore. Nextec from Patagonia, huh? I've given up finding a breathable waterproof layer. If it's heavy rain then I accept I'll get sweaty underneath, if it's cold then water resistant soft shells are awesome.
- int_19h 7y agoI experimented with different waterproof membranes a lot, and the one that seems to really breathe the best not just on paper is Polartec NeoShell. It also has a correspondingly lower waterproof rating, but still high enough to be fully rainproof. The downside (or the upside, depending on your perspective) is that it's not windproof - you can very much feel the gusts going through it. It's also not as sturdy as Gore-Tex.
- MrBuddyCasino 7y agoI‘ve heard reports [0] that Polartec NeoShell is not very durable. After a few months of light usage, apparently the fabric develops cracks at the shoulders and wrists. [0] https://www.bergfreunde.de/basislager/polartec-neoshell-das-beste-aus-zwei-welten/ https://www.bergfreunde.de/basislager/polartec-neoshell-das-...
- int_19h 7y agoMy NeoShell items have 1-3 years of usage on them, without any cracks. This looks like a single comment - more likely to be an issue with that particular manufacturer or product.