My experience with Gore Tex has not been good. In a light rain or drizzle, it's fine. But in a steady or heavy rain, I get wet, particuarly around the elbows and shoulders. Normally this occurs when I'm fishing.

I've switched to a Columbia Omnitech shell at 20,000psi with sealed seams and zippers. It seems okay but I haven't used it in a heavy downpour yet. The Simms G3 seems like a terrific jacket. But at the breath-taking price of $400, my budget can't take that kind of hit.