I had some good years from my Mountain Equipment Lhotse jacket after getting it in one of their “seconds” sales for £90. However it is delaminating badly now so I’m in the market for something new.
I read this UKC thread (about the same thing on the same jacket) which resulted in the jacket being replaced but it seemed that the problem may have been fairly common with the 40D Gore Tex being the issue.
https://www.ukhillwalking.com/forums/gear/mountain_equipment_gore-tex_pro_jack...
So, as I’d rather get something that should hopefully last a number of years, can anyone recommend something that should last a lot of use (with rucksacks on)? Is the fabric (40D) still a problem or have things moved on now?
I’d happily go for an ME again as I really liked the fit of it, but thoughtI I would ask the wisdom of UKC before I go looking (no real budget - just interested in something that will be bombproof). It would be used day-to-day a lot as well as climbing /walking trips. I also live on a narrow boat so need something that I can stand in for hours whilst getting soaked on the back.
Also, once a jacket has delaminates badly, is there any hope/use for it?
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