Damon M.

I havent heard about any problems with gore-tex and salt water, but I can imagine that any wading style jacket will probably require more care than a parka or jacket made for marine use. I havent had a problem with my gore-tex stuff yet. I would just take a little extra care to rinse off the jacket after use. You can buy a product called Revivex, which is a waterproofing spray that makes older gore-tex just like new.