Which waterproof is right for you? Goretex vs Pertex vs Own Brand | Rab Gear Guide

Rachael Crewesmith and Rob Greenwood discuss the pros and cons of different types of waterproofs. They shed some light on the fabrics and in what situation you would choose one over the other - from Goretex to Pertex, and others such as Proflex.

They run through the various features of different jackets from bombproof winter shells, hillwalking jackets and lightweight breathable options.

Rachael was wearing the Muztag GTX and the Arc Eco.
Rob was wearing the Ladakh GTX and the Kinetic Alpine 2.0

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[ramosfx]

Great advice between the materials and their use cases. Thanks for the video

[PFO]

Great vid, didn't hear anything about Pertex though? Perhaps confused with Rab's Proflex

[nevanoconnell]

Do you know if 3L pertex shield pro is as long lasting as goretex, just the regular bottom tier goretex?

[tottenhamteacher]

How we feeling about the Arc Eco? I’m in the states and bought one through REI (outdoors shop)

[vvs]

Any opinions on pertex shieled plus?is it absolute crap ?

[robs]

People to dump on pertex, scared of buying a new jacket unless it’s a goretex

[Barkingtoad]

What’s the red jacket & beginning of video

[stangromnicki]

can u use the pertex shield jacket in winter??

[JL-nkpc]

Can hear that gore Tex squeaking so loud ewwww. Pertex shield air for me.

[paultrussy]

Never had a gtex jacket yet that has been anything like waterproof. All have been first class disappointment. 👎

[taz]

regatta waterproof jacket £16 amazon. Done

[stuartchester]

They all pack in sooner or later and the commercial reproofing does nt work . One thing which does work 100% for years is 100% silicone thinned down and mixed thoroughly to a thin treacle fluid, paint on, hang out to dry and the rain beads off like off a ducks back, and it lasts.Youtube DIY waterproofing..Ok the breathability is not far off gone but that does nt work very well anyway .Try and get 100% pure silicone because that sticks better than the adulterated and it has to be clear or transparant .Just Youtube it and stop wasting big money on crap jackets and leggings