I've been looking for a lower-priced shell for biking in the cool-n-damp Seattle weather, and I think I've found it! The membrane material seems to do a good job breathing during my sweaty rides, and keeps me warm enough when I've got a layer or two underneath. The little touches are what really sold me -- plenty of pockets, pit zips, a split main zipper so I can unzip from top or bottom, a roll-away hood that doesn't feel like a stiff piece of cardboard in back of my neck when stowed, soft fabric around the neck and sleeve cuffs, and plenty of velcro for those cuffs, the front flap, hood stowage,etc.

Light and versatile jacket, it can be used alone or it can be used as a water proof outer shell with layers. All of the seams are taped on the inside and the pockets are sealed. There are too large pockets on the side’s one on the arm and 2 pit zips. The zippers are snag free, and fast light typical of Marmot. There is a nice layer of fleece on the wrist and in the neck area. The Aegis is completely water proof but more breathable than the Venture or the Precip, yet the material feels much softer and comfortable than most plastic bag feeling rain jackets. The fit is athletic but not so much that you cannot have a few layers. I love the Aegis, and it’s well worth the extra $50.00 to replace my Precip.

I needed this to replace old Patagonia hard shell that I had re-waterproofed but soaked me to the core last time out. I took the advice of the Backcountry help line and bought the XL and very glad I did. I sometimes wonder why people insist on believing that the sizes today are cut the way they were 10 years or even 5 years ago...it's like buying a can of soup...same price, smaller can. It's just business, so no harm intended, Marmot. As an ex business owner, I know how hard it is to compete and make a buck. You guys have a great product (I own several Marmot cold weather items) and I can't wait to put it to the test this week camping in the Adirondacks...and with plenty of room for a warm fleece underneath.

Love the jacket. I'm 6'2" 205lbs and the Large fits great.

Sleeves are long enough and so is the overall length on the jacket. The pockets are nice and deep and the ability to roll the hood up is a nice addition. I loved this jacket so much I got my fiance the same jacket but in women's for her.

Here's a jacket that fills a lot of different skills. One, it's affordable for a nice shell with taped seams, next is the retractable hood, this is good for a lot of things, especially if it starts raining and you delay hood deployment. Jackets with the hood dangling usually turn into rain pails. Great if you're thirsty, but terrible when you want to stay dry and pull the hood over your head only to get a cold shower. And for a no frills jacket, Marmot didn't forget to give a nice touch of micro fleece around the neck for that cozyness factor we all love. the sleeves are just baggy enough to layer heavy underneath if needed, and the pockets are big enough to hold a pair of climbing skins for lapping powder in the backcountry. rolled up tight, it's just smaller than a nalgene bottle, and weighs about the same as an empty one. Don't go bashing in the woods with this, but properly handled, this is a great jacket for your outdoor needs, no matter what the season.

I like everything about this jacket except the collar.. It is very stiff when the hood is stuffed into the back of it. The collar spans out very wide across the chest unless you zip up. The collar is made of fleece which means if its just drizzling out, and you prefer to have your hood down, then your collar is eventually going to get very wet. So its either have the hood up when it rains or your collar is going to get very wet.

To deal with the collar, I folded it underneath the inside of the jacket so its resting on the back of my neck but left the hood out. So it looks like a cool hoodie. Now when I zip up, the collar doesn't bother me and it really doesn't look that awkward if I zip up all the way. I wished the jacket was made more like a real hoodie.

I did a lot of research before buying the Marmot Aegis Jacket. I was looking for a light weight rain shell that was breathable, and comfortable to just wear around. I also didn't want to pay the 400-500 for Arcteryx or other high priced brands. Being at only 140, this jacket is a steal with all its features. First, the Marmot shell material is light, waterproof, and breathable, especially with its full pitzips. Its also soft and doesn't feel like you're wearing a rubber suit. They have also put soft light fleece around the neck for comfort. The fit isn't too slim and not too baggy. I'm 5'11" and 190lbs with an athletic build (bigger chest, about 41" and a 34" waist). I was inbetween the large and medium, but went with the medium since I won't be doing a lot of layering. I went with the Forest color, its a beautiful deep green. If you are wondering to get this or a more expensive jacket, don't blow your money on Gore-tex Paclite or eVent, this jacket does it all for half the price!

Love this jacket. Works great for the rainy day. The pit-zips are awesome when things heat up. Perfect for spring and summer rainy days. Used it on a recent trip to Seattle....held up well in downpour...kept me dry.

Wifey got me the Precip last year for my birthday and it held up great during the NYC t-storms all summer, but I felt it could be more breathable. I got the Aegis a few weeks ago, and although the mugginess hasn't hit yet, the jacket is even lighter and more breathable by far, so I can't wait to test it out. The hood is great, not too huge, not too snug (the precip was a bit tight I felt), and the waterproofing is awesome. I wore it last week in mid-40's rain all day and was dry as a bone. The neck/collar is a bit stiff, but hey, it kept me dry. Runs true to size also - 5-9, 180 lbs, L fits great.

Great feel to the jacket. it's comfortable and well contoured. i like the rigidity in the collar - the hood folds away very neatly and forms a well shaped collar. keeps me dry - that's the main thing. and very light too

This jacket is extremely lightweight and fashionable. Also very well made. I can't wait to try it out on my next backpacking excursion in a couple of weeks.

I picked up an Aegis jacket ahead of a trip to Grand Cayman that was forecast to be hot, humid and rainy. Anyone can make a waterproof jacket, but I really needed something breathable and light. The Aegis delivered in spades. I came up from a scuba dive dripping with salt water and was met by a downpour. Not only did the Aegis keep the rain out, but it was so breathable that I was dry underneath in no time and the jacket kept the wind at bay (and me warm) -- I was impressed. It also kept me dry in some non-stop drizzle at night. The jacket is a few ounces heavier than some others out there, but it is very well constructed and I know that Marmot gear will hold up a long time (my 3-layer mountaineering shell is 15 years old and going strong). I'm 5'10, 42 chest, 34 waist and the medium fits me nice and trim -- I wouldn't be layering under a jacket this light, so the cut is just right. I bought the green color and got some nice compliments on it. Great buy.

I spent months looking for a rain jacket and reading numerous reviews before buying the Aegis Jacket; which is sold out practically everyplace.

The jacket is very well designed and offers decent features: pit zips, adjustable hood, rain resistance.

I sized the jacket using the Marmot guide, which put me into a medium. I'm 5'8/5'9,150 lbs, 32/33 sleeve,37" chest, 31" waist, 15.5" neck. The jacket fits perfect in the sleeve, its JUST long enough (note that the velcro is very skimpy in terms of adjustments). The length is good. The neck is good. The body is horribly large, large enough that it will fit over my MH Exposure Parka, size small. The body chest size is much closer to 42". Even with multiple layers its too large.

As much as I like the design, I'm not keeping the jacket. The sizing is just too poor. Unless your built like a barrel, with short arms and a short torso, look elsewhere.

Love it! Light weight, breathable and easy to live with. I spent a week wearing this in rainy old England and had no issues - no torrential downpours, but that steady rain and drizzle in the homeland stayed on the outside and kept me dry. It does exactly what I wanted.

This jacket does have the MemBrain Strata fabric. It feels noticeably lighter than the Oracle and less bulky. I'm 6'3" and the large fits great. Plenty of room for a light fleece under it and the pit zips are a huge bonus!

What a great jacket--- it's beautiful in the inca color... and beautifully made. Got one for me and one for my hubby, and we both love it. Bring on the rain!

I had my first outting with the jacket this past week. The weather delivered an unexpected cold, windy and rainy mix, so the jacket recieved a full on test. I spent most of the time in the Kayak and around the fire. I was very happy with it's ability to repel water and keep me dry and warm. Very happy with the Marmot Aegis.

Love it. Kept me dry in the messiest of downpours. The Dri-Clime neck lining and sleeve ends are a nice touch, as are the pit zips. I found it to be plenty breathable. If you stow the hood, the collar sticks up like an '80's polo, but that's more a result of the stiff brim on top of the hood. Hood has good coverage, but the read velcro adjustment in place of the drawstring doesn't allow for quite the fit adjusment many might like. The fit is just right for layering over a lighter fleece or sweatshirt. Definitely a great jacket for the money.

I really like this jacket. Obviously it is less expensive than a gore-tex jacket and I was on a budget. My only complaint is lack of a drawstring on the back of the hood (instead there is velcro) and you can't get a super snug fit. I love the fit of the jacket also, it is waist length and I am short at 5'9" so this fits me just the way I like. Overall a good jacket.

I might have thought the 2009 version was going to be great versus the 2008. So instead of buying the $75 2008 I purchased the $129 2009. As soon as I put the jacket on I immediately started to feel the mugginess of the jacket while hiking. I was expecting it to breath a lot more than I experienced. I am now thinking I would have been just fine with the 2008 version and saved a lot of money.

Great styling and fit, but got me wet on two occasions of first importance. Long hiking days in the rain will overcome a lot of lightweight gear, and this jacket is no exception. A half hour of steady downpour on two backpacking trips beat out the barrier of this coat, which is a shame since its fit is superior, as is its weight. The pit zips are useful, but for whatever reason the jacket failed when needed most: cold wet weather for at least a day or more. On the up side, it will most likely get you damp, but not soaked. Also, it is very quick to dry by body heat, even when near freezing. The collar and sleeve cuffs are comfy when dry but terrible when wet (soaked within an hour). Not for wilderness travel, but might be just the thing for active short days in the wet.