eVent and NeoShell. What's going on?

trailguru

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I'm looking to buy another W/B rainshell for hiking and have noticed that there seems to be fewer and fewer eVent and NeoShell and basically a bunch of new versions of Goretex. What's going on? If sticking to Goretex what's a good UL rain jacket under 12oz?
 

jd1006

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For just hiking, I’d get the Vapor SD from Sitka. It’s discounted everywhere right now.

I think the pricing for Goretex is just beating those other laminates. Neoshell and Event are expensive in the pieces you do find and Goretex has a lot of options at lower price points.

For hunting, I have a Black Diamond Storm Stretch that is light and has a lot of functionality…got it for like $120.
 

jd1006

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Makes sense…Gore certainly can price things in a place that those other companies can’t tough. I haven’t seen a decent eVent option since I looked at a Barney’s Jacket. I have a pair of Lathrop and Sons boots with eVent. And the Filson Reliance Neoshell is discounted and a fantastic jacket.
 
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