Please help me figure out if what I'm understanding is correct and makes sense. I'm a section hiker (usually 7-14 days on trail). I go in shoulder or warm seasons - not winter or extremely cold places.

If I am willing to reapply rainproofing spray/wash before my trips, is a breathable rain jacket the best way to go for sectioning? Ex. Zpacks or EE Visp (I know they don't sell them anymore but I have one but honestly haven't needed it much). I get the best of both worlds - breathability and waterproofness? The only downside is having to apply the spray or wash? Is my understanding correct?

My understanding is that long distance hikers that are on trail for months need something more bombproof but that often comes at the cost of sweating inside rain jacket.

Thank you!