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I bought my first Gore Tex parka and insulated pants back in 1985 from Cabala's. I still have them and they are still mostly waterproof. Twice I've had trouble with water.
Once when I was sitting up against a stump in a pouring rain that lasted some time. I had my legs bent up in front of me. After some time sitting there water started seeping though at my bent knees.
A second time I was in a climbing stand. It started really pouring down like it can in East Texas, a real frog strangler! After about 30 minutes water started seeping back up from the bottom of the parka and inside the hood. I don't think this was really a problem with the Gore-Tex. I think the problem was with the lining of the parka being exposed to the elements.
My main gripe is the noise the Gore-Tex of that day and time made.
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