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<blockquote data-quote="RDM416" data-source="post: 728117" data-attributes="member: 3745"><p>I have never had any Froggs Toggs, so can't comment personally. I have heard others say they work well. </p><p></p><p>As for PVC (plastic) rain gear....... I have had that, along with various types of plastic coated fabrics. Yes, the stuff is waterproof. It will keep water out, but also keeps moisture in. If you are doing any amount of activity it will not take you long to be soaking wet in PVC rain gear. </p><p></p><p>As for goretex not being waterproof..... I mentioned previously my Simms fishing gear. I have spent many, many hours standing chest deep in a steam with goretex waders of several brands. THEY DON'T LEAK! I have a pair of Simms waders that are 15 years old and have seen hard use, they still don't leak. You cannot get more wet (on the outside) than standing chest deep in the water. </p><p></p><p>Over the years I have used several brands of goretex hunting clothes, some performed better than others. The previously mentioned Simms, Sitka, and Browning have worked well for me, and yes I have hunted in some pretty serious downpours! </p><p></p><p>Not trying to be argumentative here, just hate to see goretex painted with too broad a brush. It's certainly not perfect but I certainly would not want to trade mine in for PVC stuff. If that is what you want though, try Helly Hanson. They make some top quality stuff.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="RDM416, post: 728117, member: 3745"] I have never had any Froggs Toggs, so can't comment personally. I have heard others say they work well. As for PVC (plastic) rain gear....... I have had that, along with various types of plastic coated fabrics. Yes, the stuff is waterproof. It will keep water out, but also keeps moisture in. If you are doing any amount of activity it will not take you long to be soaking wet in PVC rain gear. As for goretex not being waterproof..... I mentioned previously my Simms fishing gear. I have spent many, many hours standing chest deep in a steam with goretex waders of several brands. THEY DON'T LEAK! I have a pair of Simms waders that are 15 years old and have seen hard use, they still don't leak. You cannot get more wet (on the outside) than standing chest deep in the water. Over the years I have used several brands of goretex hunting clothes, some performed better than others. The previously mentioned Simms, Sitka, and Browning have worked well for me, and yes I have hunted in some pretty serious downpours! Not trying to be argumentative here, just hate to see goretex painted with too broad a brush. It's certainly not perfect but I certainly would not want to trade mine in for PVC stuff. If that is what you want though, try Helly Hanson. They make some top quality stuff. [/QUOTE]
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