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Andrew,

You might consider Gossamer Gears Dri Ducks
compare the specs:

BPL (Drop Stoppers) Micropore Rain Suit:
Materials: Microporous Polypropylene Laminate
Size: M/L Pants: 4.0 oz / Jacket: 6.1 oz
Color: Khaki
Price: Non-Member: $20.00. Premium Member: $16.99 (Out of Stock)

Gossamer Gear (Dri Ducks) Micropore Rain Suit:
Materials: Microporous laminate composite.
Size: M: Pants: 3.7 oz / Jacket: 5.0
Color: Khaki Beige
Price: $20.00 (In Stock)

Gossamer Gear is selling the DriDucks, not the Drop Stoppers. They are the same material. The Drop Stoppers is a little darker tan and maybe has a smoother outer suface.

>>Is there a flaw with the product that they can’t resolve?

While some have reported using micropore rain gear for the length of a long trail(bring a roll of duct tape), many of us find them to be woefully inadequate in the durability department. For the record, I’m not particularly hard on gear and trashed mine over a four-day trip. I wrecked the pants the first time I sat down and made a huge rip in the jacket when I held onto a sign to prevent myself from being blown off the Continental Divide. I happened to catch myself in the act here:

I've found it beneficial to buy jackets a size larger than needed in both Dri Ducks and Frogg Toggs materials. The extra sizing provides more slack and seems to reduce the frequency of tears.