Hi All,
I am thinking of buying a Mountain Equipment Lhotse, Rupla or Shivling jacket or something similar.
The Lhotse is Gortex pro with reinforcements on the shoulders and back of the arms.
The Rupal is just normal Gortex.
The Shivling is a Gortex pro but a lighter version than the Lhotse.
I was just wondering if you carry a rucksack all the time, does this damage the Gortex in any way, does it start wetting out.
I currently use a Paramo Alta III, that wets out where the straps have been but its not a problem as the pump liner does its job and the water doesn't get through.
I am thinking of going hard shell just for something cooler, lighter, and better looking, though i will have to take a chance that it doesn't condensate up to much as i do sweat a lot when climbing steep hills.
Any of advice on whether any of these Gortex hard shell jackets are genuinely breathable would be helpful as well.
I can currently get the Lhotse jacket brand new for £200 which seems a bit of a bargain.
Many thanks .