> Water and wind go through
> Same weight as hardshell jacket
> Sold as premium with short-lasting Teflon coating and 100 pockets

I can understand that it can have it's uses such as in the military through layering but why not just get a hardshell with ventilation zippers and not bother at all? Sold my Pentagon Artaxes after a rain test (lasted 10 minutes before getting soaked)

> Midlayer
Well what about fleece or natural fibers?