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The Marmot PreCip Jacket is an extremely lightweight waterproof/breathable shell. The PreCip is fully featured with pitzips, core venting and everything else you'd expect from a $400 piece, yet it weighs half as much and costs only a fraction.
Made with a microporous polyurethane that is impregnated with silicon dioxide particles. These particles create small, numerous, very consistent holes that allow the barrier to pass small water vapor molecules but not the bigger liquid ones. This keeps the rain out while letting your sweat vapor work its way outside, away from your body, to keep you dry from the inside as well as from the outside.
Also, the PreCip Jacket is highly compressible - perfect for those outings when you don't expect it to rain but going without rain gear would be too risky.
Features
- 100% Seam Taped For Full Waterproofness
- Angel-Wing Movementâ„¢ Allows Full Range of Motion in Arms so Jacket Doesn't Ride Up
- Designed to Fit Over Fleece or Softshells
- Double Storm Flap Over Zipper with Snap/Velcro® Closure Double Storm Flap Over Zipper with Snap/Velcro Closure
- DriClime® Lined Chin Guard Moisture Wicking Fabric Protects Your Face From the Zipper
- Elastic Draw Cord Hem For Adjustability in Serious Weather
- Full Visibility Roll-Up Hood with Integral Collar
- New Black is a Solid Black Jacket
- Pack Pocketsâ„¢ Slanted Chests Pockets That Can Be Accessed While Wearing a Pack
- PitZipsâ„¢ Underarm Zip That Extends Into the Body for Aggressive Venting
- PreCip® Dry Touch Technology, Waterproof/Breathable Waterproof / Breathable
Gender: Men's
Weight: 13 ozs / 369 g
Material: PreCip 100% Nylon Ripstop 2.8 oz/yd
Vendor ProductId: 5491
Review ProductId: 11797
The Rock/Creek guide to Marmot rain jackets
"I’ll be the first to admit it: it can be a bit confusing to shop for rain jackets. It seems every manufacturer has their own proprietary waterproofing technology, a couple of trademarked names, and there must be hundreds of different rain jackets on the market! Since Marmot makes our best-selling line of rain jackets, let’s start by focusing there… but things are still a little tricky..."
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 11 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
100%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Comfortable (10)
- Lightweight (9)
- Breathable (8)
- Stylish (6)
- Durable (5)
Cons
Best Uses
- Wet weather (11)
- Hiking and camping (8)
- Casual wear (4)
- Fit:
Feels too small
Feels true to size
100%
(11 reviews)
Feels too big
- Sleeve Length:
Feels too short
Feels true to length
100%
(11 reviews)
Feels too long
- Chest Size:
Feels too small
Feels true to size
100%
(11 reviews)
Feels too big
- Reviewer Profile:
- Avid adventurer (5), Casual/ recreational (4)
REVIEWS
Reviewed by 11 customers
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Pros
- Comfortable
- Lightweight
- Pit Zips
- Stylish
- Waterproof
- Windproof
Cons
- None
Best Uses
- Casual Wear
- Hiking and Camping
- Travel Touring
- Wet Weather
Comments about Marmot PreCip Jacket (Men's) - 2008:
The Marmot Precip is a full-featured waterproof jacket that is lightweight to pack for either the back country or international touring and also serves well as a "daily driver" for outside activities where rain protection is desired.
Pit Zips allow maximum control of desired ventilation, hood rolls and stows compactly beneath collar, sleeve closures allow for snug adjustment at wrists, pockets are deep with convenient access. Overall, well-fitting and stylish. I'm 6 Ft tall and 210 lbs with long arms- the X-Large size fits comfortably!
The Marmot Precip jacket has all the features I was looking for when shopping for light-weight, breathable rain gear.
- Fit:
- Feels true to size
- Sleeve Length:
- Feels true to length
- Chest Size:
- Feels true to size
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Comfortable
- Lightweight
- So far truly excellent
- Stylish
- Warm
Cons
Best Uses
- Casual Wear
- Wet Weather
Comments about Marmot PreCip Jacket (Men's) - 2008:
Excellent product, so far. Amazingly warm and dry for its weight. You can hardly tell you are wearing it. Very good, adjustable hood. Excellent sleeve length, and they don't ride up.
Haven't worked hard in it yet to evaluate breathing, but pitzips do vent off excess warmth nicely. It will get heavy use in the spring rains. Superb value for money. Marmot rocks.
- Fit:
- Feels true to size
- Sleeve Length:
- Feels true to length
- Chest Size:
- Feels true to size
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
- Hiking and Camping
- Wet Weather
Comments about Marmot PreCip Jacket (Men's) - 2008:
Haven't actually got a chance to use this yet, but it really looks like a great product.[...].
- Fit:
- Feels true to size
- Sleeve Length:
- Feels true to length
- Chest Size:
- Feels true to size
Pros
- Breathable
- Comfortable
- Durable
- Lightweight
- Stylish
Cons
Best Uses
- Hiking and Camping
- Wet Weather
Comments about Marmot PreCip Jacket (Men's) - 2008:
Waterproof, breathable outerwear for long hikes is hard to find. This fits the bill!
- Fit:
- Feels true to size
- Sleeve Length:
- Feels true to length
- Chest Size:
- Feels true to size
Pros
- Breathable
- Comfortable
- Durable
- Warm
Cons
- Heavy
Best Uses
- Cold Weather
- Extreme Conditions
- Hiking and Camping
- Wet Weather
Comments about Marmot PreCip Jacket (Men's) - 2008:
This is the jacket that goes with me when I don't know what I'm getting into. Whether it's unpredictable weather conditions or an undetermined length of time, the Precip is the jacket that I know will get me through the worst of times. It was with me during the Subaru Primal Quest 10-day adventure race in the Pacific Northwest and is still with me today, looking not much different than the day I bought it.
- Fit:
- Feels true to size
- Sleeve Length:
- Feels true to length
- Chest Size:
- Feels true to size
Pros
- Breathable
- Comfortable
- Lightweight
- Waterproof
Cons
Best Uses
- Casual Wear
- Hiking and Camping
- Wet Weather
Comments about Marmot PreCip Jacket (Men's) - 2008:
Light weight and easily stows as a very small unit. Pitzips make it comfortable to wear even in warm weather. The hood rolls up handily and is out of the way but not quite as neatly as I think it could/should be. This is a great piece of rain gear for the tropics and also has room to layer underneath when it gets cooler.
- Fit:
- Feels true to size
- Sleeve Length:
- Feels true to length
- Chest Size:
- Feels true to size
Pros
- Breathable
- Comfortable
- Lightweight
- Stylish
Cons
Best Uses
- Casual Wear
- Wet Weather
Comments about Marmot PreCip Jacket (Men's) - 2008:
This spring has been excessively wet in the mid-Atlantic. Were it not for the PreCip jacket and the abysmal real estate market, I would move to Seattle for the drier climate. This jacket is extremely light, amazingly water repellent. Construction (seams, zippers, vents, liner, hood) is flawless. From hiking the Appalachian Trail to walking the dog, it's a fine thing to possess. Seriously.
- Fit:
- Feels true to size
- Sleeve Length:
- Feels true to length
- Chest Size:
- Feels true to size
Pros
- Breathable
- Comfortable
- Durable
- Lightweight
- Windproof
Cons
Best Uses
- Hiking and Camping
- Wet Weather
Comments about Marmot PreCip Jacket (Men's) - 2008:
I like elastic cuffs rather than velcro but not a big problem, as I suspect that most people like the adjustable ability of velcro. Also, I wish that the hood had a stowable zippered compartment but I understand that would add weight. Overall the jacket is about the best weather protection I have ever used in that price range. Highly recommended!
- Fit:
- Feels true to size
- Sleeve Length:
- Feels true to length
- Chest Size:
- Feels true to size
Pros
- Breathable
- Comfortable
- Lightweight
- Stylish
Cons
- Not Enough Pockets or Features
Best Uses
- Wet Weather
Comments about Marmot PreCip Jacket (Men's) - 2008:
I’m a tall, lean (6’ 7” – 220 lbs) rower that was looking for a waterproof jacket that I can use when I go out rowing. Typically jackets either have sleeves that are too short, or the sleeves are long enough, but the chest size is enormous. This jacket fits me perfectly, and is very good for putting on base layer clothing for cold days. If it’s a hot day, the jacket is light and breaths well so that I can stay dry in a Florida-like climate. I guess the only flaw I can find is that the pockets sit a little high, which may be a result of my size. I definitely recommend this jacket to any athlete looking to keep out the rain.
- Fit:
- Feels true to size
- Sleeve Length:
- Feels true to length
- Chest Size:
- Feels true to size
Pros
- Breathable
- Comfortable
- Durable
- Lightweight
- Stylish
- Warm
Cons
Best Uses
- Hiking and Camping
- Wet Weather
Comments about Marmot PreCip Jacket (Men's) - 2008:
This is one of the most versatile jackets you can have amongst your outdoor gear. The jacket is lightweight and fits perfectly. The hood is just the right size and does not flap around. I can wear this when it gets rainy/windy on a hike or when I kayak this keeps me nice and dry. The construction of the jacket is also really high quality and the zippers dont get stuck.
- Fit:
- Feels true to size
- Sleeve Length:
- Feels true to length
- Chest Size:
- Feels true to size
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