arghman
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So I have a rainjacket which is supposed to be water-"proof" / breathable, and the coating has worn out a bit (see my T18 MD BPP trip report). Am waiting to hear back from the manufacturer re: what products to use, I may just head out to EMS and buy some Nikwax or whatever. (for the record this is a cheapo Red Ledge Thunderlight w/ TH4)
I figure I should buy a real jacket the next time EMS has a sale or whenever I can find a good deal. Am looking for something light & thin & more durable than what I have. I don't do winter hiking & rely on other layers for the warmth. Marmot Precip and EMS Thunderhead are options... any suggestions? are the pricey jackets really that much better? Jason's Algorithm for Proper Gear Cost is to take the cheapest marginally acceptible alternative and multiply the cost by a factor of 1.5-2.0, then find something in that range -- this has served me fairly well in the past for consumer electronics but not sure if it applies to outdoor gear.
I figure I should buy a real jacket the next time EMS has a sale or whenever I can find a good deal. Am looking for something light & thin & more durable than what I have. I don't do winter hiking & rely on other layers for the warmth. Marmot Precip and EMS Thunderhead are options... any suggestions? are the pricey jackets really that much better? Jason's Algorithm for Proper Gear Cost is to take the cheapest marginally acceptible alternative and multiply the cost by a factor of 1.5-2.0, then find something in that range -- this has served me fairly well in the past for consumer electronics but not sure if it applies to outdoor gear.