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In reply to Post #32
3 layer Goretex has been recognised as the industry leader since its inception. Closely followed in waterproof/breathability by Patagonia’s proprietary H2NO.
Arcteryx produces some of the highest quality performance clothing out there and introduced things like laser cut fabric and zip garages. But at a very high price.
I have upwards of twenty top of the range breathable shell jackets from a variety of top brands - Arcteryx 3 layer pro is bombproof.
If looked after and washed properly a jacket will last many years.
I was sponsored by Arcteryx for 15+ yrs and wore their clothing 150days+ a year.
For fishing I generally use a pair of Arcyrex 3layer pants in charcoal and a Patagonia H2NO jacket in Olive green.
However who want to spend £400+ on a fishing coat? No one I know.
For £180 I would highly recommend this jacket. Bang for your buck it’s right up there.
https://eu.patagonia.com/gb/en/product/mens-torrentshell-3-layer-rain-jacket/85241.html?dwvar_85241_color=TPGN
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Obviously there will be quite a lot of different recommendations based on price and performance. If you are sitting under a bivvy or brolly and just occasionally going out in rain then a cheap brand like Regatta will suffice. If you are sitting out in the rain with no overhead cover then something a bit more durable would be better.
If you go down the branded fishing clothing route they tend to be a mixed bag, some good some bad. It looks like the Korda DryKore may be ones that got it right, but generally fishing brands are considered not as good as purpose designed outdoor wear from a good manufacturer and can be more expensive when carp tax is applied.
The other route is the high end market where companies that make top end pro gear which are the best but are expensive.
My basic set of waterproofs are my issued MK1 army cammo MPV (moisture permeable vapour) waterproofs which is the same technology as a GoreTex membrane and some say it is Goretex but being army there are no brand label on. Perfectly suitable for European conditions, cheap, and if you look after them and re proof when neccessary will last a very long time. Downside is with fishing or army waterproofs you wouldn’t really want to wear them off the bank.
I also have a pair of high end Berghaus trousers. In some ways Berghaus are a victim of their own success. Due the world and his dog buying them, from reporters or journalists on TV, to mothers on the school run, people forget at the top end they are a serious outdoor clothing company. My trousers are the Extrem version, now marketed under the MTN logo. Loads of features, full length zip legs, high back waist, detachable braces, zip off internal snow gaiters (for climbing, skiing, snowboarding etc), Goretex Pro membrane, rip stop outer fabric, reinforced knees, arse and inside ankles, seriously tough, waterproof and don’t look out of place off the bank so are more versatile to offset your initial outlay. 👍
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In reply to Post #31
With the greatest respect, there’s more than one. Taken from an external site.
All Gore-Tex products are made with a Gore-Tex membrane sandwiched between a face fabric and an inner layer. The face fabric provides protection and can be made from different materials and thicknesses giving the brand using the membrane options on how the want the final garment to perform.
There are 3 Gore Tex waterproof membranes. Gore-Tex, Gore-Tex Pro & Gore-Tex Active. There is also Gore Infinium, which is windproof, but not waterproof. This article will explain the different constructions and uses of each of the membranes.
Gore-Tex - Great breathability which is tough, light and durable.
Gore-Tex Pro - Built for maximum durability and protection.
Gore-Tex Active - Breathability and weight optimised at the expense of durability.
Gore-Tex PacLite - Low bulk and small pack size optimised over durability.
Gore Infinium - Completely windproof and weather resistant softshell membrane.
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one word only - GORETEX!!
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After a Korda drykore jacket olive in large. Everywhere out of stock!
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In reply to Post #20
If its wetting out you are either sweating too much and/or it probably just needs a wash in a low soap wash (grangers/nikwax) and a spin in the tumble dryer. None of these fabrics including much more expensive goretex pro work if they're dirty / covered in fish slime / boilie crumb / oily dips . . .if its still wetting out then re-proof with a spray on re-proofer.
Breathability in carp gear is not that key as we are static most of the time - Diver Daves Repel is far better than the current non-fluro sprays; alternatively Fabsil Gold in a pressure sprayer does the job - your jacket will bead up nicely and be impervious to the rain!
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+1 for the Fortis Marine gear
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In reply to Post #21
Norrona is for nordic types and skiers who've not discovered Arcteryx yet! Top kit tbf but OTT for fishing . . .
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In reply to Post #15
Praise be 
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In reply to Post #22
I know they are breathable but i wonder if the wet is sweat / water vapour unable to get out quick enough rather than rain soaking through, or a combination of both?
I always tend to go for non fishing goretex or similar but have just bought the speero jacket & trousers. Fit well & look the part but not been in a downpour yet to check what they are like.
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I have the Fox Aquos Tri Layer jacket. Looks great, fits great, but is incredibly poor at keeping me dry. I get wet through every time it rains therefore I’m looking for something that can stand the test of a heavy downpour.
Interesting to hear rave reviews for Korda Dry Kore and then one review of a similar experience to mine with my Fox jacket. So, can it actually sustain a heavy downpour?!
EDIT
The Fox jacket has the following:
Water resistance rating of 25,000mm HH and 3,000g/m2 breathable.
Whereas the Fortis Marine has 20k HH and 20k Breathable. Is that what stops you from getting wet?
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In reply to Post #17
They're for the properly attired 'country' type, you know the ones, Le Chameau wellies, springer spaniel or black labrador etc. 
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Interested in thei myself. Brought the Korda dry kore and the jacket is terrible, i always get a wet in it.
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