Cheers…so my question isn’t actually about gore-tex then but the jackets that have gore-tex…are there any more cycling specific that can handle the mank better than others?
I’ve always thought they were great for rain and snow, but the jackets didn’t really work in mud (based on stuff from many years ago)…assuming things have moved on now.
I’ll get looking around, thanks.
I’d certainly say that many moons ago there was less manufacturers making MTB specific stuff using goretex, so it was probably accurate that they weren’t many goretex jackets as good for MTB, but that wasn’t because of the Goretex, it was because of how manufacturers were making them.
Though remember goretex is a manufacturer who makes a wide range of different fabrics with different levels of breathability, weights etc. I’d be looking at things like fit, features, breathability and waterproof ratings, weight, outer fabric first and foremost before worrying who the fabric itself was made by. To be honest I find it hard to see past something like the MT500 for MTB. The breathability levels are comparable to a decent goretex (and indeed better than many goretex jackets), it’s got a good durable face fabric and nice cut.