Essential outerwear for kayak fishing

[C_Run]

Thanks for all the additional input. Now I have a plan.

Chris

[AK-Yakster]

OK, after searching the forum, I have this question aimed at Kokatat owners/ambassadors.  I live and fish in Alaska. I'm looking to buy a semi dry suit.  I was poised to buy a T3 but then a helpful person pointed out that given the 20% annual REI discount, a lightweight Gore-Tex was about the same price. 

So...  Light weight Gore-tex or the new T3 Angler? Can someone help the boy....

Thanks....

[demonick]

I have a Kokatat T3 Super Nova Angler which I wear even on freshwater in the summer.  It has held up well over the last 3 seasons.  I rinse it well after each trip and treat the latex wrist gaskets and zippers every few trips.  I am not sure of the advantage of Gore-Tex over the Tropos.  I am not much of a sweater so the Tropos breathes well enough for me.  Is Gore-Tex more durable?  More UV resistant?  Breathe better? 

Tropos versus Gore-Tex: http://www.kayakacademy.com/pages/store/tropos.html