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<blockquote data-quote="Litehiker" data-source="post: 1354877" data-attributes="member: 54178"><p>Speaking from both a hunting and Nordic ski patrolling background I can say that for safety reasons you need a GTX or eVent shell parka. It's pretty much windproof and waterproof but still very breathable and protects you from getting hypothermia in cold rainy weather from, say, 35 F. to 50 F.</p><p></p><p>Look at Midway's eVent stuff. <em>Usually</em> eVent is pricier than regular Gore-Tex (but the same as GTX Pro-Shell) but Midway's eVent clothing is amazingly "low", relative to regular eVent prices. eVent does not need to get wet inside to transmit body vapor like regular Gore-Tex does so it's more breathable and breathes "right away" when you put it on.</p><p></p><p>BTW, f you decide on down for your insulation try to get down with a DWR (Durable Water Repellant) treatment like Down Tech or Dri-Down. DWR treated down absorbs about 25% less moisture and dries 60% faster than untreated down.</p><p></p><p>Eric B.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Litehiker, post: 1354877, member: 54178"] Speaking from both a hunting and Nordic ski patrolling background I can say that for safety reasons you need a GTX or eVent shell parka. It's pretty much windproof and waterproof but still very breathable and protects you from getting hypothermia in cold rainy weather from, say, 35 F. to 50 F. Look at Midway's eVent stuff. [I]Usually[/I] eVent is pricier than regular Gore-Tex (but the same as GTX Pro-Shell) but Midway's eVent clothing is amazingly "low", relative to regular eVent prices. eVent does not need to get wet inside to transmit body vapor like regular Gore-Tex does so it's more breathable and breathes "right away" when you put it on. BTW, f you decide on down for your insulation try to get down with a DWR (Durable Water Repellant) treatment like Down Tech or Dri-Down. DWR treated down absorbs about 25% less moisture and dries 60% faster than untreated down. Eric B. [/QUOTE]
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