I'm looking for a waterproof top for fell running and was thinking of spending around £100 on a Concurve goretex jacket. However I've been advised to get a Pertex top e.g. Mardale Aerolite instead because goretex isn't breathable enough.
I live in the peak district and it's always pi**ing it down but I tend to run hard so would be prone to overheating.
Any suggestions would be welcome.
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Don't know who gave you the recommendation for the Pertex but perhaps you should have asked how waterproof it is. A couple of hours up High Peak in the hissing rain will provide your answer.
Go for the Goretex. No contest.
What I want is something that I can comfortably run in when its raining. I looked at the Vail and it doesn't look very breathable since it doesn't have any vents, I believe that paclite is slightly less breathable than regular goretex. Do you run for prolonged periods in yours or do you just put it on if it starts to rain as a last resort ?
Pertex is more breathable than both, its windproof, water resistant but certaintly not waterproof and will let in rain in a downpour.
I really need a proper waterproof though, for running in the rain at this time of year, long runs with wet arms in windy sub-zero temperatures is not my idea of fun.
I wear a lightweight pertex when it's cold but I know it's not going to rain, sometimes with a thermal underneath - even in -10, it's all I need (and I'm a nesh southerner!
If there's a hint of rain, it's a thermal (or two) and a Lowe Alpine Triplepoint jacket (£80)- lighter than similar goretx jckets. Keeps me wrm and dry, but heavier thn option #1.
But as the weather warms up, you can't beat filet - I've got a £15 wndproof flouro one, which I bought in a bike shop.
So my v. unhelpful answer is ... you need all three so that you're prepred, whtever the weather!
People are so impatient nowadays.
There. I've said it.
ah the impetuousness of youth
when I was a lad we waited at least 2 decades before deciding on a purchase
No point rushing these decisions but remember the old saying "Buy cheap, buy twice".
I think the original poster now resides in an old folks home.