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		wyre on Dec 4, 2022 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: PFC bans are going to change waterproof garments Gore Tex is going to be much lighter and more pliable than leather or rubber.

ghaff on Dec 4, 2022 [–]

It's also a great deal less effective for footwear in my experience. However, it can be a reasonable tradeoff if you don't want to wear a heavy boot for 3-season hiking.

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