I know someone who bought a $1200 Arcteryx rain suit. It does not have $1150 worth of utility over my rain suit. It does not have $1,000 worth of utility over GI goretex. I've had a number of cars that cost less than his rain suit. When people spend government money on this stuff, to me it is nothing less than fraud, waste and abuse. If you want to spend your money on it, and adopt the condescending attitude that seems to go with it, don't let me stop you. The cost/benefit ration on some gear is whacked.