GORE-TEX has come a long way over the years, the proprietary tech lends itself to about 100 brands and there are several options for GORE-TEX thickness. Because of this, the price point of GORE-TEX in outerwear has come down quite a bit since it was invented. We have GORE-TEX jackets at the shop starting around $300. Although this price point may be higher than other shells/ jackets, the tech available in GORE-TEX is unparalleled in both performance and durability. In the long run, you may appreciate the advantages & longevity of a GORE jacket versus another option you’d have to replace sooner.