Marmot Rubicon Jacket - Men's - 2007 BCS

I already wrote a review during the winter season, but I had to write the following after what I just did. We just got one of the hardest rainstorms I ever had in Maryland. My plants outside were toppled over and I felt the need to "Save" my one tomato plant, but it meant I was going to be soaked! Marmot Rubicon to the rescue. I put it on with no shirt on underneath and worked outside for about 2 minutes. My shorts and feet were soaked, however, my body was BONE DRY!! I was absolutely AMAZED. After skiing with it I figured it was great, but something must leak through. NO WAY. This thing is BOMB PROOF. I know my friends like the ArcTerx stuff, but I can't imagine anything being any better than this. Hope this helps!!

Bought a black medium early this year, and am thoroughly pleased. I am 5'10", 155 lbs., athletic build. I like longish arms, but without too much fabric in the stomach area. This jacket (M) fits great and is 100% waterproof. Took it into the high Alps in France last week in 20 F degrees (-15 F with windchill), using a function long sleeve + light wool sweater + Marmot Zeus 350 gram down sweater under the Rubicon and was never cold. If you want more base/mid layer, probably want to go a size larger. In black, I use it for professional meetings as well. The shell is light weight material, but the inner side is not "shabby" as one reviewer said, and the outer layer stands up to plenty of rough conditions (branches, ice, backpack). Backcountry = super service. 5 stars for both the jacket and the service.

I've used this shell for a variety activities and it has done well in everything it has faced. For skiing/snowboarding it's a great shell that can be used in a wide range of weather conditions. I took it sailing in the San Juan islands and it proved it's waterproof capabilities in a consistent down pour. My only complaint is the stitching is starting to fray and the hook & loop closures on the wrist have worn out quickly.

I have been looking at winter ski jackets for a long time now. TNF - Vortex, Marmot - West Face, Columbia - Titanium, Patagonia - Powder and this one. After visiting REI and trying them on, I got this one. This coat has pit vents, lots of pockets, great powder skirt, nice detachable hood, and the possibility of zipping in a liner with wrist sleeve clips. This jacket helped keep the wind out in -10 deg weather in Breck. This jacket also folds up small. I was able to pack it and store into half of the size of the hood, great for back packing. For layers, I wore a Smartwool Microweight NTS Zip-T, REI microfleece, TNF Denali Fleece Vest, and this jacket. Plenty warm. I would recommend this jacket to anyone.. I am 5'11", 210 lbs w/ 52 in chest. I got the the XL because the Large was too tight in the chest.

Outside fabric is light but very durable for skiing. I really like the inside liner because it is a silky smooth nylon so it doesnt inhibit movement when you are wearing a fleece or just a heavy merino pullover. The inside pockets are the best feature, there is plenty of room for all your goodies from snacks to sound and an awesome goggle pocket. Quality is top notch as is always with Marmot. Gore-tex Performence is just fine for snowsports, I can't see enough snow coming down or falling so many times that any liquid will be getting through. In my opinion Gore-tex Pro is overkill and too expensive for skiing even with heavy snowfall. Large fit me perfect, 45 chest 5'11" 195lbs and broad shoulders.

I have been keeping my eyes pealed for a great coat for a while now. I've come close to picking up a few but always found a reason to talk myself out of it. When it came to the Rubicon there was no turning back. It fits me (6' 6", 220 lbs) like a dream. It holds heat and keeps the snow out with the integrated snow skirt. I couldn't recommend a coat more.

Just used it for a week of skiing in CO, and it was great! Conditions varied from minus 30 wind chills to + 30 sunny days and very little adjustment of layers necessary. Excellent wind stop and ability to pass moisture. My cohorts got North Face jackets, and all were Gore-Tex. I wouldn't trade, but they seemed comparable and all were very impressive-

Got the jacket so I would have a rain coat for running around town and also have a jacket for skiing. This jacket is great. I am 5'6", 165 pounds and got the medium and it felt a bit big at first, but actually fits great once you layer a bit. This jacket is GREAT. It is completely waterproof. I stood outside in a downpour to see how it was and I was bone dry underneath. For skiing it is great as well. I skied in a snowstorm, powder, a bit of sleet/hail, and then sun and this jacket performed. It is very versatile. The only think it doesn't have is a place for a season pass or a tag to hold your lift ticket. The hood is great, pitzips are nice, powder skirt works well and pockets are dry and warm. The jacket is also fairly light which is nice. I would say it is heavier than a shell but lighter than a full winter jacket. The material was durable also. I was in the trees and brushed several tree branches and got worried, but nothing happened to the jacket. This jacket is great!!!!

The coat is awesome. Solidly constructed of the best materials with a sleek design. Pockets, sleeves, collar, hood - everything has been meticulously engineered. I've already taken it snowboarding and it certainly didn't strike me as flimsy or likely to tear. And of course, 100% waterproof.
More importantly, Backcountry really treated me right. I had some initial problems with the ordering and then with the product I first received. Backcountry bent over backwards to make me happy. I ended up getting a better product at a better price, no questions asked. Backcountry is the Nordstroms of online shopping, except without the argyle socks.

This is an excellent Gore-Tex shell. The sizing is right on. A large fit me well - I am 6'-0", 170lbs and I have plenty of room for layering. It is waterproof, breathable and bomber. This jacket has a lot of well thought out details: tons of pockets, I especially like the large internal goggle pocket, removable powder skirt and very comfortable brushed collar. Don't worry about the comments about the thin gore-tex material. I have taken it snowboarding in the trees and have had no problems! Excellent choice for those that want a lightweight all-mountain shell. Cons: I also agree no season pass pocket

Great Jacket for skiing in the alpes at every wheather condition!

Pros: Thin (Can be layered for almost any conditions), removable powder skirt and hood. Gore-Tex, Lots of functional pockets, long sleeves.

Cons:No season pass pocket (less important now that Vail Resorts have RF), no clip to put keys on for safe skiing. Also seems a little big (I'm 6' 170 and got the large).

Looking forward to using this coat for many years.

I bought this coat for various winter adventures, but I got it in black so that I could wear it to my professional job. Adventure: this is a very solid coat (despite, as someone else noted, the fact that it doesn't look terribly durable). I've taken it snowboarding and roughed it over with trees and rocks and whatnot and it held up beautifully. I think it will continue to hold up over time. Its also perfectly waterproof and is well built to seal off any possible leaks. Its not as heavy or bulky as some other shells. Style: I was a bit underwhelmed by the design and materials on the inside of the coat. Looks a bit shabby and the lining material seems sorta cheap, while the pockets are not particularly well placed or created. I think Marmot was cutting corners on the trimmings in order to sell a really good Gore Tex shell at a better price.
But it was still rather expensive.
In any case, it is definitely doing its job, especially in the outdoors. 3 and half stars.

I'm 6 foot 175lbs with a long torso, and the large that I ordered is perfect size. Plenty of room underneath to wear a few layers, but doesn't wear like a potato sack. I haven't worn this one skiing yet, but it has performed well in the subzero temperatures of rural Alaska while wearing a few good layers. On the coldest days, UnderArmour + Marmot LightWeight Layer + Heavier Wool Sweater + this shell has taken me on extended journeys into the frozen tundra. It has done well during the spring thaw as well (drop a couple layers and it has performed well at 50 degrees). My only complaint is that the harsh north wind actually tends to go through this jacket a bit (GoreTex Performance vs Pro), and I'm worried that the PowderSkirt won't be the best on the hill. Great Jacket For a Great Price on BackCountry though!

I love this jacket. It fits me perfect - Im 5ft-10, 145lbs and ordered the Small. Im not swimming in it without layers and am able to comfortably layer it with baselayer and fleece. It looks sharp and for the price, not at all disappointed its not Goretex XCR. The liner is soft which is a huge bonus. Cant wait to ski in it next season!

I love this jacket. I have had other PTFE membrane jackets that breathed about as well as an asthmatic in a garbage sack. This thing is a revelation. No clammy inside. I rallied it hard through the Wasatch Trees today in 2 feet of fluff. Normally this leaves me feeling all sweaty around my shoulders, but this thing breathes so well. I'm 6'4" 200 with a shorter torso and longer arms. The Large fits perfectly. I threw my boards in the car packed with snow. When I stopped back at the office, the snow had melted into a puddle on the jacket. I picked it up, shook off the water and it was dry as a bone. One note: This is GORE Performance Shell, not XCR or Pro. Performance Shell is the new name for XCR (It is not rebranded Gore-Tex Classic) -- http://www.kokatat.com/goretex.asp?fabric=xcr. It's soft and quiet, but also held up to some heavy tree skiing with a lot of high speed scrapes. Not a mark on the jacket. I love this thing and would recommend it to anyone.

I was not happy with this product. I purchased it for a ski/camping/hunting shell. The material looks like it could rip after a brief encounter with some branches or bushes. In all fairness I did not use the product, I shipped it back the same day for a full refund.