You are not the only old timer here. I walk miles a day in the Pacific Northwest. Nothing beats good 60/40 cloth for breath-ability as compared to the newer breathable fabrics. I walk at a minimum of four miles an hour for at least five miles and consequently I sweat. No mater what I wear, I am going to get damp but with 60/40 cloth I don't get totally wet.

My wife's friend's daughter works for a major garment manufacture and I get to test a lot of high end rain gear and jackets. The best success I have had is with garments that have a large number of vents. My favorite has more zippers than you can imagine. However in a blowing down pour, I have to zip some of them up to keep from getting wet from driven rain. I would sure like to try some jackets made from ventile. Until I find something better, I will stick to my old 60/40 anorak. I spray it after washing with Snow-Proof from Fiebing Co. It is odorless. A little goes a long way. A small bottle lasts for years.