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Isn't secondhand a bit suspect for membrane waterproofs? They don't seem to have a very long service life via delamination or the breakdown of the hydrophobic layer.
Do you reproof everything you get? Or just try and scoop stuff that seems barely used?
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The arcteryx I got was basically brand new.
Thay said. I have a 6 year old one that's had very hard use. It doesnt bead like it once did, even with roofing, but it's still waterproof. It's got grease on it and all sorts, so no wonder it's not as good.Generally I'd be buying near as new. But light use will be fine. I think it comes down to the original quality.
skinny
Anything goretex pro.
Ebay for an arcteryx