Re: [Paddlewise] Waterproof/Breathable no good in saltwater?

From: Doug Lloyd <dlloyd_at_telus.net>
Date: Thu, 01 Jun 2000 23:20:08 -0700
Steven Featherkile said:

>>The name of the book is Island Paddling, a paddler's guide to the Gulf
Islands and
Barkley Sound, but Mary Ann Snowden, 2ed 1997, Orca book Publishers,
Victoria, BC.
Seemingly a good source of info.<<

I rather think Mary Ann Snowden was referring to earlier versions of
Goretex, which I found did have some problems (and not just around salt
water). I'm not convinced, however, that Gortex makes the best product
anymore, though it is miles apart from earlier versions.

BC'in Ya
Doug Lloyd

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