If it's pouring rain and I plan to go walking in it, then I will prefer a non-breathable poncho over a $500 Goretex jacket if I must choose.
There's a common notion of always using Goretex because "hey it's expensive so it must be the best for all wet conditions". Based on my experience, I don't find that notion to be true.
I carry both. Poncho and Gore-Tex Jacket/trousers.
Goretex for most conditions and the poncho to put over the top of it for torrential rain coditions.
One bit of kit that is not to be sneered at is the very cheap and basic emergency plastic poncho.
When TSHTF happens, they keep you drasticly dryer. They are also good for shelter building and water collection.
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