Fwiw, most soft shells aren't waterproof.

And Arcteryx is quietly slipping from the top but has a quite loyal fan base still...

Their warranty service is embarrassingly slow these days and their emergence in pop Hollywood is surely not a good sign.

Still some of their gear is great and if your are the right build it will fit fantastic. I like the alpha fl shell from their current line.

Current Goretex fabric is long in the tooth and there are smarter and far cheaper options in most cases.