It will protect you from the elements assuming that a) it has taped seams, b) has a storm flap and c) has a reasonable cut hood.
It used to be the taping that was expensive, as Gore refused to outsource this process (along with the fabric production itself). Sympatex was thought to be a superior product as it stretched, but Karrimor buggered up their production and loads of jackets fell apart - not a good brand image.
Anyway, a straighter cut uses far less seams and therefore can be much cheaper.
Posted: 28/01/2002 at 10:52
