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littlebuf

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had a Columbia jacket a few weeks ago with i think event.if not its very similar.works great until you put any pressure on it like from a pack or in my case just a bino harness.then it soaks right through.for a 400$ coat i shouldn't get wet through it no matter whats pressed up against it.i got my money back.the stuff is lite but it has its trade offs.where i hunt it rains to much to have a jacket that leaks
 

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I haven't heard anything about Columbia running eVent in any of their gear, but I have had my REI eVent jacket with a heavy pack in a downpour without a leak one. I am confident in its waterproofing.
 
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I've had the same luck with my Kuiu in heavy rain and slept in a few down pores with my Event bivy sacks and no leaking yet.
 
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