I know Membrane PU4000 is popular for tarps, but I'm wondering if anyone has tried it for a jacket? I understand that it isn't breathable, but from the reviews I've read, waterproof/breathable is a paradox anyway. If the weather is warm enough, you're either going to be wet from from water soaking through from the outside or from sweat overwhelming the breathability of the fabric from the inside. The trick it seems is to remain warm and just deal with the wetness, hence the idea of using this very waterproof fabric for a jacket.
I've been hiking with those super thin emergency ponchos, because they're the lightest and least expensive option I know of, but they do tend to snag and shred pretty easily walking through brush. Would Membrane PU4000 be a significant upgrade over this in terms of durability, or would it still tend to get shredded?
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