AEGIS, is it as good as Goretex?

[SJC]

Hello All,

I have an older Swazi Tahr which uses Goretext rather than the new which appear to use Aegis. I know and tend to love Goretext products and am a little dubious to spend a lot of money on a product I know nothing about.

my question is therefore; does anyone use the latest Swazi gear incorporating Aegis and is it as good as Goretext. In particular with regards to its breathablity ?

Regards

 

[Vulpesvulpes]

Goretex design is over 30 years old and has been overtaken now by more than just Aegis.

 

[Glendine]

Hello All,

I have an older Swazi Tahr which uses Goretext rather than the new which appear to use Aegis. I know and tend to love Goretext products and am a little dubious to spend a lot of money on a product I know nothing about.

my question is therefore; does anyone use the latest Swazi gear incorporating Aegis and is it as good as Goretext. In particular with regards to its breathablity ?

Regards

Yes.

 

[mickyfinn]

Also have the older gortex and the newer "aegis" jacket and just as good.

 

[N.F.W.M]

I have both. Goretex is more hardwearing, Aegis is more breathable.

 

[Hornet 6]

The same rules apply, if it has a breathable membrane it will at some point leak.
You take your chances with when that will be.

Neil.

 

[@theroedeerguy]

I recently sat out in a high seat for 3 hours in torrential rain wearing my Swazi Kagoule.

The rain was so heavy that I had to regularly empty the puddle of water that gathered at my waist when I was sat down!

Despite the horrendous conditions I remained, warm and dry throughout, was very impressed even if my perseverance didn’t result in a Sika stag.

Cracking deals on all things Swazi at Swillingtons too.

regards

BP

 

[SJC]

Evening All,

Thank you all for your responses. I must admit I am feeling a little more confedent. It’s nice to know that Swazi haven’t lost their touch.

Many thanks

 

[Pedro]

Goretex design is over 30 years old and has been overtaken now by more than just Aegis.

What in particular are you referring to? Despite it's age, Goretex items of clothing are still used by top makes and still it seems, command a premium.

 

[Hornet 6]

Goretex will supply a company with enough membrane to make a few jackets for evaluation, that includes sending few jackets (or whatever) back
to Goretex for testing to destruction, if they are are happy with the product, and feel it will live up to their keep you dry for 5 years claim they will sell you membrane.
Other companies are not so particular and just want to sell their product.

Neil.

 

[JabaliHunter]

Goretex design is over 30 years old and has been overtaken now by more than just Aegis.

What in particular are you referring to? Despite it's age, Goretex items of clothing are still used by top makes and still it seems, command a premium.

Yes, it's not as if product development at goretex has stood still for 30 years...