Beans light weight Goretex,over 20 years old and never failed.
i have tried ponchos and coated nylon and this works best for what i do.the only wet i have had is when i did not button the snaps on the front and water came thru the zipper.at home walking the dog i return %100 dry,on canoe trips portaging gear it gets damp under it but never wet.if it's cold i wear polyfluff under it,warm, a nylon fishing shirt.the saving grace with this jacket is that i don't get cold and wet and in the end,out on the lakes,that's all i need.i don't expect the same level of comfort as i do at home.also i don't need to live in my rain suit because at the end of the day i know i'll have a warm tent and meal.the rain gear is just a small part of what should be a "system" aimed at comfort and if need be survival.


at the Devils Cascade Portage.



and at the end of the day it's light enough to dry in the wind in a short time.