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Marmot created the Men's Minimalist Jacket to meet the demands of weight-obsessed alpine climbers who need full-weather protection at running-shell weight. Waterproof breathable Gore-Tex PacLite material keeps you dry through nasty storms and helps keep the Minimalist Jacket's weight to a scant 16oz. Marmot added two high-riding pockets, which are accessible with a pack on and pitzips to help you stay cool when you break trail.
Bottom Line: Lose pack weight with help from the Marmot Men's Minimalist Jacket.
Purchased this coat for a June camping trip (BONAROO!) in Tennessee. This is supposed to be the lightest, best breathing Gore-Tex you can buy, and you won't find it cheaper than this. I was impressed with how well the jacket vented my body heat, but disappointed by the liner that accomplished this. The liner is rubber-like so it doesn't feel good against your skin on a warm, wet night. This forced me to wear a long-sleeve shirt underneath the coat (or have wet forearms), despite it being 65 degrees. The outside of the shell worked perfectly, it beads water like plastic! This is the first piece of Marmot outerwear I have ever owned, but I expect this jacket to last for many years. I trust Marmot because pro-guides trust Marmot. I ski 30 days a years at the resorts in Summit County, CO and I see as many outdoor professionals wearing Marmot as The North Face or any other brand. I can't promise it will last forever, but it's dry, cool, and light.
I'm 163 pounds ad 5'7 (chest is 40 inches) -- ie short and quite stocky. Taking into consideration that I don't want the jacket to be baggy, am I a Small or a Medium?
Marmot + Goretex = Unstoppable. One of the best jackets I've owned. The breathability can't be beat, it squishes down pretty nicely, and not too much of a rubbery feeling (if any at all.) Angel wings are great cuts, but pockets are too low if you're wearing a pack. I still use it for hiking, camping, but definitely count on it for everyday use. I combined it with my old Flurry (Marmot's budget coat) to make it unstoppable. Not cold, not wet.
It's a great jacket but does not have a double slider front zipper, and the front pockets are down low where a hip belt from a pack is right over them. Marmot typically puts those front pockets at chest height. Why they did not do that this time I am not sure.... is it designed for walking around some college campus.......? Too bad, it's a tough light weight jacket.....
Took the jacket on a tramping trip in New Zealand in some seriously wet conditions. The jacket held up well and kept me dry (I was the only one in the group to not be wet). Also very light and packs up small. The bottom front pockets are too low and are inaccessible with a pack on.
Unfortunately the hood on the Marmot Minimalist Jacket is NOT removable. It is all one piece that forms the collar. It does not roll up into the collar and zip away like some other jackets. Overall it is a great jacket because it is made from Gore-Tex PacLite which is the lightest fabric that is guaranteed to keep you dry and with the Marmot name you know you are getting a quality product.
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