When I first got this shell I was a little skeptical on the durability because it is very thin fabric. I am used to shells with a much heavier denier so I was a little leery about folding this up and sticking it in a pack. My first trip out calmed all my worries and insecurities about the Exum! Climbing through bushes and over boulders it took many rubs and pokes by branches. The Exum feels and weighs like a featherlite, but it stands up well from medium to harsh wind, rain, hail, and the ground elements, like it was a piece or WoW epic gear. With just a thin insulator underneath the fit was perfect for me. Because the Exum is so lightweight, your mobility is unbelievably unhindered; it even feels like you’re not wearing a shell. The hood can be adjusted a few different ways to fit your grape, even with a helmet, so you have no problems seeing in any direction. I really don’t have any cons with the Exum, I feel confident about balling it up and sticking it in a pack if necessary, but I wouldn’t want to wrinkle it because I respect the Exum so much now.

in my quest for perfection, i end up replacing my shell every year or two. well, the Exum is my best purchase so far. its not only constructed very well, it fits the way a piece of clothing designed for athletic activity should. The North Face always has way too much extra fabric in the body and arms. in general, TNF is trying way too hard to look fashionable. the Exum LOOKS like a technical shell, and comes with the backing details to prove it. all zippers slide very easily (but not too easily as to come undone.) the large hood will accommodate any size helmet, yet cinches down very nicely without one. the hood also moves with your head across a full 180 degree plane (which is something no TNF jacket has ever done.) the only fault i can find so far is with the wire brim on the hood - it works, but should've had a slightly thicker gauge wire (my Eider Commodore had the best hood ever.) the pit zips do not bulk up at all, in fact you can't even feel them, and they have one-way zippers which makes so much more sense to me. i was concerned about the large storm flap on the front zipper, but low-tack Velcro-brand fasteners is used minimally and strategically to keep the flap closed, and it won't get stuck to your glove liners. the Gore-tex Pro is lighter and packs better than XCR, yet doesn't seem flimsy. long story short: if you're looking for a super-minimalist storm-proof shell, this will probably suit your needs. i've been bashing on North Face and for good reason, their quality is going down the crapper (except for their Freedom Pants, they still rock.) see my review for the misnamed Antigravity jacket; the Exum is superior in every way, including weight. Outdoor Research has top quality gear too, definitely check them out.

Got my new Marmot Exum jacket and it rocks! Super light and soft fabric. I wore it in heavy rain the other day and the drops beaded right up. Bent the wire brim on the hood to stay dry all day. Nice and breathable and great fit. Great price, too. Lots cheaper than other Gore Tex Pro Shells.

I'm 5'10" 180 lbs. 41" chest, 32" waist. Longish torso. This jacket is cut just loose enough to fit a down sweater underneath. The length is perfect for me (mid zipper in front, mid pocket in rear) The fabric feels better against the skin, and seems tougher than Paclite. The hood fits a helmet nicely, and the neck comes up all the way to the nose. The arms are average length. I chose the Exum over an Arcteryx Alpha SL because of its superior fabric and better face coverage. It is has a slightly greater overall volume than the SL. I also prefer the flap over the main zipper, to a sealed zipper, as sealed zippers are sticky and I tend to raise and lower my zipper a lot as wind exposure changes. The hood adjustment is perfect.

This is an ultra light shell, meant to be stored in a pack until conditions change. It weighs a pound. It is not a canvas ski parka.

It was a little unfortunate that i didnt wait 3 more days to buy this jacket becasue i saw the Alpinist on steep and cheap for 3 dollars more but after wearing it, it was impossiable for me to stay upset. I owned TNF Stratopher Performance Goretex and i when got the exum in i was very surprised on how light it was. I was a little worried that it wouldnt hold up but so far its been great and it fits great(170 pounds, 5 9 = Meduim)
I am a big fan of how the zipper extends all the way up to the nose so if the wind gets blowing you can cover your face in an instast. I am yet to really test it out so hopefully i can hit the slopes soon. This is my first marmot jacket and after this one i would consider buying more. All in all this is a jacket that costs less then most, fits great, loots great, and so far has held up great. Great jacket to make it plain and simple.

This jacket is great! I was a little worried that the material wouldn't be very tough, but it has proven itself to be very durable. I ran through some trees skiing and thought I ripped it, but i don't even see a scratch! It has a very high collar that comes up well past my chin, and it's wind-proof. I didn't think I'd like that part, but I do now, especially in the wind.

I've been jacket shopping for the last six months and the Exum was one jacket I tried out. This is a GREAT jacket if you can find it on sale. It's incredibly light and impressively tough for the weight. I really liked the laminated wire brim. At 6'4" the cut on the Large was a little short for me, and going to an XL would have been too baggy. I swapped it for a Backcountry Stoic and haven't looked back. Event is a far better laminate than even Gore-Tex Pro in terms of breathability. I'd still recommend the jacket if it fits you well and you have no preference of Gore-tex vs Event.

This jacket weighs nothing, and takes up minimal space in the pack. I just returned from a 4-night full-on winter backpacking trip with much snow, 5 degree temps, and 30-40 mph winds in exposed areas. The Exum performed perfectly, and I didn't go easy on it, either. Very durable, w/no scratches or dents from moderate sandstone bouldering that has worn and frayed places in other shells. Easily layers over fleece/down. I typically wear a Large (6'00", 180 lbs) w/34" sleeves, and the Large Exum fills the bill. This is one great shell.

I've had my exum for about a year now. right out of the box I was a little worried about how light it was. It turned out to be fine, it is definitely wind and water proof. it is great in the rain and is very breathable. If you are planning to ski in this hard shell and are going to be doing it in powder i recommend a different jacket. without a powder skirt you'll be getting snow up it all day. Also even with layers under it the jacket's sleeves are cut a little loose. When shredding down the hill you'll be listening and feeling your sleeves flapping. You might think about going down a size because it is built with a little extra room. The colors look great but its meant more for hiking than skiing but works great either way. its a good jacket but not great.

This is a great hard shell. It's very well made, fits very well for an athletic build but has enough room to allow layering, and it's extremely lightweight yet durable. I'm 6'4" and 185 Ibs and a Large fit me good. I've worn this in brutally cold and soaking wet conditions and remained dry and toasty (with a good insulating layer). I've also worn it as a rain jacket back packing through the Pacific Northwest during the early summer and stayed dry and didn't over heat. It's withstood 100's of miles through rough terrain and abuse and has yet to rip or tear. The price is fairly steep but its priced within its competition and equally on par. I got mine of Steep & Cheap for $170 and it was a steal! I would've been very happy paying $250 -$300 Great Hardshell!!!

its pro shell so the quality is there...but i'm a little concerned about the long term wear compared to other...picked this up as my "fast & light" shell...it is a few ounces lighter than most and its material allows it to be more packable which is a plus when maxing out a 30L pack for 2 days...i prefer my Arc'teryx Beta AR (esp for roughly the same cost) when for longer slogs...higher denier construction is more durable

This jacket is awesome. I bought it before I headed out to Wyoming this summer, and it held up to some of the most extreme and unpredictable weather. The Exum is about as waterproof as you can get with a jacket. I don't think I have ever gotten wet inside it while i have been wearing it. The jacket is also cut a little looser then is maybe normal, but that is great for sticking a layer or two underneath it. This is an amazing jacket. I can't wait to break it out for skiing this winter.

bought one of these on steep and cheap, when i got it i realized that i needed a different size. when i first chatted with the "gear experts" online they said that i could exchange for the SAC price if i returned it. returned it and they said i could only get a refund. so much for the 100% satisfaction guarantee. seems like a really cool jacket though, too bad.

Nice jacket. Excellent features like drawstrings on the hood! The Goretex pro shell material is lighter than I imagined but kept me completely dry and warm in a recent 33 degree downpour. Fit seems true to size.

This is an incredible jacket. It keeps your completely dry in all sorts of awful conditions, remains breathable and the pit zips provide easy open and closed ventilation when you need it most. There is plenty of space to layer, it is incredibly light, and packs up very small when on the go. If you're looking for one shell that does it all...here it is.

i just got this. went out yesterday with the dog from the back door into driving rain for an hour and it held up well. and i live half way up a mountain not too far from the atlantic, so my walk the dog is most people's extreme wet weather. very light, my other jacket is a Changabang from Mountain Equipment which i probably still use over this if i was on a single day pitch but it is quite bulky to pack. i'm off to himalaya in april and i think i'll take the exum. its so so light, and seems to breathe really well.

Great material and great fit if you plan on wearing layers underneath, but the collar is freakishly tall. I wanted a light shell I could also use snowboarding but the collar on this thing is so tall it actually impairs my vision if I have it zipped up, so I have to return it.

This shell rocks. It has a high collar with lots of fleece to keep your face warm. Bomb proof construction (I've already ran into several trees skiing with not even a scratch). The jacket is also really light for how waterproof it is, wire brim is nice too. The side pockets also act as vents and the pit zips work well. Hard to really find anything negative about this jacket... it even goes way over my helmet!

Just received it and its hard to rate because I've not worn it in the conditions for which I bought it. I've worn it in some rain and it has performed as expected-nice and dry. I expect to use it mostly for skiing but also wanted a gore tex shell for wet rains.

One thing that distinguishes this shell from others is the generous cut which allows for layering underneath. That's hard to find in a shell nowadays. I bought a MH Xenon jacket before this but returned it because the cut didn't allow for layering, at least for me.

Had this shell for awhile but really didn't like the fit. Bought at REI during their half off clearance sale for about $130. It fits quite baggy in the torso... if you have a beer gut, this will work for you.
If you want something that is lighter weight and still proshell, go with the LT line of Arc'teryx. Totally worth the money.

It looked great and fit well, but my Exhum was trashed four hours into an X/C ski outing the first time I wore it. Two minor spills on groomed, packed snow resulted in a one inch tear on the elbow right next to the area they re-enforce. No problem, I figured I'd call Marmot and they would replace the jacket. Nope, they offered to repair the tear, but would not replace the jacket. Not much of a warranty. That's a lot of money for poor quality and poor service. The story does has a happy ending. Backcountry.com let me trade up to an Arcteryx Theta AR. I can't say enough good things about the Theta AR. It is solid, Bomb proof and built to last.