Parker is right about the comfort and convienence advantages of the G3 jacket. But I would never buy one just because the goretex is a much lighter material than what is used in the classic jacket.

Most of the guys I've guided with in AK go with the classic for just that reason. Guys that have bought the G3 or the new rivertek usually end up with tears and/or lots of pinholes. But we are also probably much harder on gear than most.

B/c this will probably be my last summer guiding, I'm going to be picking up another jacket for the upcoming season and it will be another classic.

-Dom