Berghaus

2L/2.5L jackets are usually lighter and more breathable, thus better in warm weather, but less durable. If this will be your only hardshell, imo, buy 3L. Also, Ridge Seeker has two-way front zipper and an extra chest pocket on the outside.

It's a little warm, but I used the Keela Munro jackets used by mountain rescue and I liked the big under arm zips. They lasted ages and made in UK

Given all other equal (fit, style), **I’d take 3L any day**. But you seem to have your eyes on the 2L…? 3L has a better next to skin feeling (“less clammy”) than an 2.5L and is generally considered more breathable than a 2L. So unless you’re wearing long sleeves under it all the time… One thing with all GoreTex or similar membrane is that the membrane hates skin oils. 2.5L is the most susceptible while 3L offers some protection. 2L with an inner liner tends to be most protected.

Berghaus recently stopped selling their waterproof trousers using the Goretex Paclite fabric and are now instead using Pertex Shield Pro on their new Pacsmart trousers. I have both at home and am cons