Gore-Tex vs Event

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  • Jan 14, 2009 at 7:14 pm #3782
    Karlin Bilcher
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    I am just getting started thinking through the Gore Tex vs. Event conversation.  Event appears to jumping ahead of Gore products in Europe with the mountaineering set.  Seems like the books are saying that Gore Tex is more durable while Event is more breathable.

    Wondering what people think?
    How long until we are seeing Event waders?

    Thanks,
    KBilcher

    Jan 15, 2009 at 6:44 pm #32857
    Anonymous
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    The silence is deafening.

    As a famous fencing contractor once said…

    “It’s lonely at the top!”

    Jan 15, 2009 at 8:08 pm #32858
    Avatar photoDavid Anderson
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    Never heard of it.. :-[

    Like the recession it might take a bit longer to get to Australia.. 😉

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    Jan 15, 2009 at 8:43 pm #32859
    Karlin Bilcher
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    Well…I guess I’ve got my answer – Event is not really shaking up the angling industry.  I will re-post this question in a couple years, once Gore-Tex has been dethroned and everyone will have something to say.

    Kb

    Jan 15, 2009 at 8:53 pm #32860
    Zach Matthews
    The Itinerant Angler

    Hey KB –

    I am ostensibly a products guy for the magazines and I had to look up eVent (the proper spelling, apparently) myself.

    Jan 15, 2009 at 9:03 pm #32861
    Rich Kovars
    Member

    Looks like REI is using it in some jackets and pants.  Looks like pricing is on par with other breathable fabrics.  

    Jan 15, 2009 at 9:42 pm #32862
    regan c. kenyon jr.
    Member

    Could you use both together?

    Jan 15, 2009 at 10:00 pm #32863
    Avatar photoBob Riggins
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    Help me with this.

    Jan 16, 2009 at 12:29 am #32864
    Rich Kovars
    Member

    Ya Bob, that is how it works.

    Jan 16, 2009 at 1:51 am #32865
    Avatar photoMark Schafer
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    My Wildthings coat has it,but I didn’t know it. I do like the coat as well as the other stuff of there’s that I have.
    MS

    Jan 16, 2009 at 2:52 am #32866
    Juan Ramirez
    Member

    I think Keen footwear uses this.

    Jan 16, 2009 at 4:05 am #32867
    tradd d
    Member

    Never heard of it?

    Jan 16, 2009 at 3:04 pm #32868
    Rich Kovars
    Member

    My Wildthings coat has it,but I didn’t know it. I do like the coat as well as the other stuff of there’s that I have.
    MS

    The Epic stuff that they use on their insulated jackets like the EP works really well too.

    Jan 19, 2009 at 9:13 am #32869
    Bryan Gregson
    Member

    eVent is awesome for upper layers that need to breathe. “Pro shell” (Gore) is still my go-to but it seems eVent will give Gore a run for its money.

    Basic Low down…
    Gore – uses a PU layer -> reduces breathability, gains in durability.
    eVent – does not use a PU layer -> superior breathability (eVent calls it ‘Direct Venting’) lacks in durability.

    Check these guys out (euro) –>http://us.rab.uk.com/

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