In reply to Tom Ripley Mountain Guide:
> However I think the backer is more fragile, and I’ve manage to make a small hole in the jacket from the inside.
I've got a Berghaus pretty cheap paclite from a review a couple of years ago, I haven't used it loads but it is still in very good shape inside and out. For the same review I also used a Mtn Hardware lightweight waterproof that also was "2.5 layer" but non gtx fabric, that definitely got a few tiny spots of damage on the inside. So far with the Rab Paclite that I've used a reasonable amount, no signs of any damage on the inside, so while Paclite must be more delicate inside, it seems less delicate than some other '2.5 layer' fabrics.