breathable is not waterproof. I've seen it way to many times. Depends on what your thoughts are on the word waterproof, but I"ve just never seen it work out right. Especially Gore Tex.
I've seen this discussed many times over on the Internet, but I don't believe it. I've spent countless hours wading in bone-chilling waters wearing breathable waders made from Gore-Tex or other breathable materials and have stayed completely dry. I have also spent many hours wading in non-breathable waders and have stayed dry, but there is no doubt in my mind that the breathable waders actually do breath and stay dry at the same time.
When Gore-Tex and other breathable rain wear fails, I think it is because of reasons other than that the material is not waterproof.
