Customer Reviews

Turfer Men's Full Monty Rain Jacket

5 star:		(4)
4 star:		(2)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(0)

 

 

This jacket is waterproof, light and well made. It has nylon lining with soft shell.

The size of Full Monty runs big. Its S is equivalent to Marmot Oracle's M.

The only complaint I have on this jacket is its length. It's about 1.5" - 2" shorter than Oracle. It puts the back of waist area in risk when you bike in heavy rain. The jacket and pant seem to be designed for heavy-built people. If you are tall and slender (have to wear smaller size), the waist area gets wet easily when you bend. I still give it a 5-star because its price versus quality deserves a perfect 10.

I also purchased another set of Marmot Oracle Jacket/ PreCip Full Zip Pant (was named the best 3-season rainwear by backpacker magazine) for my son who bike-commutes in his college campus. For people who are interested in Marmot rainwear, here are the comparisons.

Jacket
* Both jackets are well made with good quality WATERPROOF & BREATHABLE material.
* Full Monty Jacket is lined, Oracle is unlined.
* Full Monty Jacket's shell is softer than Oracle's. It's more like thicker and denser windbreaker. Oracle has some degree of plastic feel.
* Oracle is more breathable than Full Monty, it's better for the summer. On the other hand, Full Monty is better for California's winter.
* Style: Full Monty is funny looking and plain. You probably wear it only on raining days. Oracle can be worn as a light jacket.
* Price: $35 for Full Monty, $100 for Oracle ($100 - on sale for blue color only. $160 otherwise).

Pant
* Marmot Full Zip PreCip is Full-zip (with full-length zippers)
* Full Monty is Partial-zip (with 15" zippered ankle gusset)
* Material: same as the jacket
* Style: Although I would not call Full Monty a low cut pant, but its back rise (the distance from the crotch seam to the top of the waistband) is shorter than PreCip. The pant I wear inside the Full Monty gets wet when I bike in the rain (in the lean forward position.)
* Price: $20 for Full Monty, $89 for PreCip

Awesome product!! You don't need to spend big bucks for some designer. Keeps out all the wind and rain. I bike commute and wear this over a suit and tie. Works great!!!Got product right on time. Highly recommend!!

I really like this jacket. It is well designed and completely waterproof. There are flaps and velcro strips everywhere. However, there are only 2 pockets in the entire jacket! A third pocket is definitely needed for an iPod, cell phone, etc. I looked and looked behind all those flaps, but no third pocket! I deducted one star for this missing third pocket.

The care instructions make for interesting reading:

1. Wash with cold water.

2. DO NOT USE FABRIC SOFTNER.

3. DO NOT TUMBLE DRY.

4. DO NOT IRON.

5. DO NOT DRY CLEAN.

I was standing in front of the washing machine scratching my head - OK, so what can I do?

The jacket was made in VietNam.

I bought this jacket to keep dry when it's raining during my daily walks for exercise. It's advertised to breathe, letting air pass in but not moisture. Well, I get rather heated when walking quickly for a long period, and this jacket is like a green house, heating up inside and causing quite a bit of perspiration.

It does keep the rain out, however, and if you are not wearing this jacket for exercise, then it's a good product.

The jacket performed well in the rain and wind of Alaska on the cruise and while in town. If it had an inside pocket for cell phone, etc. it would be even better. The outside pockets did keep the items inside dry so not that big of a deal.

My Full Monty rain coat is light weight, wind proof and water repellent. I couldn't ask for anything more. A very wise investment in trying to stay dry and warm.

I love this jacket!!! It has been raining a lot in my area and this jacket is completely weatherproof!!!