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2L vs 3L gore-tex jackets...

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#1 ·
Is there a huge difference? I'm looking at 2 jackets and the one with 3L gore-tex is $100 more. I don't mind spending the extra coin if it's worth it.
 
#5 ·
From what I understood the 3L sacrifices a little breathability for a little better waterproofing. Honestly I don't think I'll feel that much of a difference in east coast and Colorado conditions. 3L seems to be the way to go if I were to be doing any serious backcountry or in really wet conditions like Pacific Northwest. Might just go for the cheaper 2L and put the extra $ towards goretex pants and a high quality midlayer.
 
#6 ·
Yeah I'm pretty sure that's well beyond the point of diminishing returns. Gore Tex is old tech, they're probably grasping at incremental innovations to keep their revenue stream. A difference might show up in a lab, but you're never gonna buy 2L and regret not going for 3L. FWIW I use 2L in the PNW.
 
#8 · (Edited)
2l and 3l explained

Incase you would like to read more.....if you dont want to read the whole article, its on page five, just scroll to 2lvs3l.

Edit:
Whole article talks about different systems along with pros and cons, ie: goretex,eVent, pu, etc. etc.

I felt it was a good read.

Edit inception:

Little excerpt from the article, to possible spark your interest.

There are a few reasons why 3L construction has gained a lot of momentum in the industry lately. First is performance: the addition of the bonded tricot liner increases the breathability of the garment.
 
#12 ·
It is seam to me with 3L your get extra worm liner , it is 100$ more from 2L for more comfort and warmer body definitely worthy. I would hate to be cold on mountain and wish I could have options when I could be warmer and I did not take it! I do Snowboard about 14 days a year and I try to make The best of it÷)
 
#13 ·
You have it back to front.
2L has 2 bonded layers plus a loose liner which could be considered warm and comfortable and is better suited to riding lifts/resorts.

3L has no loose liner because you have 3 layers glued to each other, 3L is stiffer, lighter and better suited to touring.
 
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