There has been some great debate among gear manufactures to exactly what rain material breathes better. In fact, many people say that Event breathes better than Gore-Tex. This demonstration shows that they actually transfer water vapor at the same rate.
This video was shot by Jason Klass of Gear Talk with Jason Klass




February 5th, 2010 at 2:18 pm
Interesting demonstration. As you say, it looks like both fabrics perform at the same level.
Trouble is, I’ve tried them both in the real word. I was a die-hard Gore-Tex fan for many years. Bought my first Event jacket a year ago, and it blew me away. I’ve hiked in the rain for hours and stayed far drier than I ever did with Gore-Tex.
Sorry guys, I ain’t never going back.