Thought Id put my .02 on this one. I recently purchased some of the new Simms freestones, and am very impressed. Time will tell, but so far so good. I was a long time hodgemans/cabelas customer for breathables and have not been impressed lately with the durability of either. The Freestones are only $149 at Auburn SM (just about the same price as hodgemans) and have a lifetime guarantee to boot.
Only complaint I have with them is no built in gravel guard.
Good luck
RL
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