I have a 6+ year old Gander Mountain Guide Series Gore-Tex in which I was out yesterday in a rain storm for a half hour walk...dry as the proverbial bone. Superb. I have worn it every winter for the last five years..my everyday jacket..I love to layer in the winter...hate to be too warm...has not been babied in other words...still works. I wish I had bought two of them. Been back to Gander and could not find it recently (2 months ago or so)...don't need it yet but no harm in planning, eh?
Buy good-feel good-stay dry-good luckon your search.

mcsteff