Nigel Whittingham
Senior Member & Supporter
Just for interest, i normally buy Berghaus Goretex jackets for fishing (Cornice) & over the years have noticed them getting worse, quality wise. The last one cost £170 (they last about 5 years) and although waterproof, is really thin material and saturates when wet. Doesn't let water through but ‘feels’ wet (if that makes sense?) but they do tear and snag easily due to the thin material (used to be a lot thicker)
I look after them and wash regularly in Nikwax wash & reproofer etc but have tried a Brasher Grisedale from Blacks this time, not goretex but very waterproof, windproof & feels a bit more hard wearing. Only used for one (very wet) season so far but am happier with it than the Berghaus so far. Better pockets, hood & fit and hasn't let any water through so far. Will wash & treat same as goretex when needed so expect to get same or better usage out of it for almost half the price
I look after them and wash regularly in Nikwax wash & reproofer etc but have tried a Brasher Grisedale from Blacks this time, not goretex but very waterproof, windproof & feels a bit more hard wearing. Only used for one (very wet) season so far but am happier with it than the Berghaus so far. Better pockets, hood & fit and hasn't let any water through so far. Will wash & treat same as goretex when needed so expect to get same or better usage out of it for almost half the price