Originally Posted By balzaccom
Look at it this way--If you are successful, then you can soak yourself in your own sweat as you hike---much better than getting soaked by rain.


I wouldn't seal the whole jacket, just the seams, so breathability should be about the same.

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One way or the other, you're going to get wet.


Well, I haven't so far, but then I tend not to hike for days in pouring rain.

BTW, I enjoyed your pictures of Africa. Quite an adventure.
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