• SuperCub@sh.itjust.works
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    5 months ago

    True, but many rain gear makers have moved away from Teflon/Goretex because of the environmentalists who use their products.

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      5 months ago

      Do you have experience with Goretex alternatives? Are there any you would recommend that are also as durable as Goretex?

      I think my Patagonia H2No ski pants have been good, but I definitely notice a durability and long-term degradation.

      I’d love to start replacing decade+ old Goretex gear with something more environmentally friendly.

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        5 months ago

        Patagonia is good as long as it’s not a Goretex. There’s also Vaude which is really ahead when it comes to environmentally friendly designs. I think RR is another one.

        You will always need to reapply the DWR layer every now and then depending on your use. Most people use Nikwax.