Caring for your ePE Gore-Tex
Posted by Andy Neil on Oct 01, 2025
Gore-Tex’s new ePE (expanded polyethene) membrane is the next generation of waterproof-breathable technology. It delivers the trusted protection Gore-Tex is known for, but with a lighter footprint on the planet, thanks to PFAS-free chemistry and a lower carbon impact. Taking care of your ePE jacket is essential: unlike older membranes, ePE relies more heavily on the user’s care to main
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10 Tips for Wet Weather Backpacking
Posted by Mark Richardson on Oct 11, 2023
#1
Take a Waterproof Cap: The hoods on
shell jackets are generally pretty good, some have a decent peak but the
lighter weight ones can be poor in this respect. None of them can beat wearing
a waterproof cap under the hood though, the large peak keeps the rain off your
face and it helps keep the hood from shifting when you turn your head. #2 Two
bags are better than one: Check
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