Customer Reviews

Marmot Precip Rain Jacket - Men's

5 star:		(6)
4 star:		(3)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(0)
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I was trapped in Cincinnati about a week ago when the incessant rain came through. From sprinkles in the evenings, to at one point sheets of rain coming down that would have soaked me otherwise, the Marmot Precip jacket that I purchased at Dick's Sporting Goods turned out to be one of the best investments for the week (and probably well into the future) that I've made in my wardrobe purchases.

One thing about this jacket is that if you run water from the sink over the sleeve, absolutely no water gets through. It just runs right off. Truly watertight, yet comfortably thin enough to be breathable. Also if it's dusted with rain drops, you can just "shake it out" before you go inside and hang it up without water all over the place sliding all over you like on some more traditional rubberized raincoats. It packs extremely well for the business traveler (me) or backpacker, and can be layered to achieve the necessary warmth for the season. I imagine that this jacket will work well through the summer with my short sleeved collared shirts.

One interesting thing about what water does on this jacket is that like a newly waxed car, the drops of water seem to just stay in place - and then just fall off when you're moving. If I remember correctly the last North Face raincoat I had seemed to let water just roll all over the place, and soak into the corners and and seams. No issues here with this jacket.

The one issue, however, that I had with this jacket is that it doesn't push water away from your legs. I had a nice pair of slacks on while headed out for dinner in downtown Cincinnati. Running through the sheets of rain made the pants so soaked they stuck to my skin like a second layer of skin. But my starched shirt underneath stayed dry and crisp.

In short, a great jacket. But if I'm heading out through sheets of rain in a city, walking to or from my car, I'm going to get a full-length raincoat. But for everyday use, summer shorts and summer rains, or even fall drizzle, this is a great jacket. If you want to go all out Marmot also makes Precip pants - but they don't go well with button-down oxfords and leather bucs, so I'll have to pass. Great coat for the lightweight packer, business traveler, or anyone else who wants a light and seemingly durable, effective raincoat that breathes reasonably well.

Purchased a new Precip Jacket. Ready for a trip in a couple of weeks. I have had another Precip jacket that worked wonderfully. I just wore it out after many, many years of great services. It finally wore out with my backpack sholder straps. Have used other rain jacks and this one stood the test of time and the elements. I give marmont 5 stars on all of their gear.
The Precip keeps out the rain. Eliminatets sweating with the underarm zippers, and the coating inside the jacket doesn't stick to your skin like other rain jackets. I use this in ALL seasons, Great non-clammy jacket in the summer rain, and makes a great wind stopper and holds in the heat in the winter time as an outer shell. Doesn't seem to mind a little bushwacking either. I have been through heavy brush and briers and this thin jacket came out unscathed.
The new jacket is a replacement for one I just simply wore out after many years of hard service. I'm sure this one will give the same great service.

Many great features so lightweight works perfect here in Hawaii I love it. Many colors to look smart! See my video review here:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SPhJz6sLdP0&sns=em

My husband LOVES this coat. Worth the price. Totally waterproof, excellent as a wind breaker. We live on the beach and he gets tons of use out of it. It was his favorite Christmas gift this year. Definitely HIGHLY recommend.

jacket is ok, works to keep you dry. The reason for being titled ok is that this jacket is not made of the material I thought it would. I climb telephone poles for work and I need something durable and this jacket is very thin light material. It is perfectly good for someone to wear, I have just already torn mine in just a few wearings.

This jacket has been my go-to for any conditions I live in Michigan and see all sorts of interesting conditions, and it suits all of them. If its warm and raining, its perfect. Its got vents under-arm for dumping excess heat too. When its chilly and windy, its also great. In the winter I wore it for a week straight skiing in Montana with a couple inner layers underneath, never was cold. This has been the only 4 season jacket I have ever owned, and If it ever rips or breaks I will be buying another one the next day. LOVE marmot products. Built to last!

The color and fit are great. I bought this as a present but only because I love mine and can't wait to try it out for longer hikes. I will be trying it out on my rainy home town of northern California this week.

I bought this for my son for Christmas and he was delighted. My wife had priced the same type of jacket at one of the big chain sporting goods stores and it was double the price. Great quality, sealed seams and very light weight. Very satisfied.

This is a must have for everyone living in wet conditions! It's light, well ventilated and durable! I have used it in Dolomites and other areas, always came in handy!

make is good
material is thin compare with gore-tex
hope the durability is not bad, not use yet, wait for see