For 35 years, Gore-Tex dominated the waterproof, breathable fabric market, but recently the company has had more competition. Popular Science Magazine put new Gore-Tex Active Shell and Polartec Neoshell through the wringer to see which stood out.
In reply to UKC Gear:
Shame they were tested in cold, dryish weather, like we rarely get in the UK and mostly times when I wouldn't be wearing a waterproof.
The question for UK climbers & walkers is - how are they in rain, drizzle, mist?
Press Release Arc'teryx Alpine Academy returns to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc - July 4 – July 7, 2024
Fri Night Vid Ethan Pringle on one of Portugal's Hardest Sport Climb
In this week's Friday Night Video, we follow Ethan Pringle to the 'not-yet-popular' but world-class sport crag of Meio Mango in Portugal. In the film, Ethan attempts one of the country's hardest lines, Filipinos, which was first...