Marmot PreCip Jacket - Men's

I have had my precip for a few years now and I love it. It is light enought to always bring it along. I count it as a piece of safety gear because I pack pretty light. When it is cold and windy this is my wind shell. Betweeen the main zip, the pit zips and the pocket zips and cuffs it is easy to tweak so that I am not sweating. I have not had any leaking problems in the rain. I typically refresh the DWR every season as a matter of maintenance so I havent had any probs with that. It is sized for layering and the sleeves are pretty well sized for me (typical long sleeves are too short for me). Usually can be found on sale somewhere.

I too was lured to this jacket by the tiny pack size, low weight, and very reasonable price. Seemed too good to be true. Well, it is. This jacket will protect you from minor storms at best (when new). I have one that is 3 months old, basically sitting in my pack until the snows came, very little to no wear. Well, this week the snow came in hard during a night hike. Wet, heavy stuff that falls fast and melts on you just as fast. "No Problem", I figure as I zip on my PreCip. Within 15 minutes of heavy, wet snow (about an inch on our pack covers), the shoulders and hood were totally wet out, and leaking badly. Skip this for anything but casual, summer use. You can't afford to be in the winter backcountry with an inferior, leaking shell such as this!

If you're looking for a great waterproof jacket @ a great price, the Marmot Precip is for you. Lightweight with plenty of ventilation & packs down to almost nothing. Wears very nicely under a backpack. Last summer I put it through the test coming down from a summit when the wind & rain hit all @ once. It rained continuously for about an hour. My Capilene layer stayed bone dry. Highly recommended for both wind & rain.

I own 6 Marmot jackets, none disappoint, and this one is no different. I have the Hedge color, and its a great deep green, it looks great! The large pockets and great hood are also spot on. The waterproof and windproof factor are not lacking in the least. The pit zips are huge, and the large front pockets are mesh inside, so they work as ventilation as well! Great Jacket!

This is a great jacket for high aerobic activities such as running on a windy and wet day. Because it is so light the PreCip is perfect to take along during summer hikes just in case it might drizzle or be windy at the summit. Some reviewers have complained about inadequate rain protection - well this is not a Gore-Tex storm shell so don't expect protection in a torrential rain! My major problem with this jacket is that it is not very abrasion-resistant. The PreCip lining around the neck and waist wore off completely after only a few hours of wearing a very light (essentially empty) 25 L backpack!

I'm definitely satisfied with the jacket. The price is great, the look is good and the performance is more than adequate. It's very light and it packs well. I would recommend it for normal rain conditions.

Rain gear will only keep you dry for so long until your sweat soaks you. While hiking over the cold and exposed ridges in the sideways rain, this kept me warm. It is waterproof, but you will get wet in it if you are outside all day, everyday. I looked at this jacket as a way of staying warm and wet. It is lightweight, has great big pit zips, stuffs down to nothing, and the hood does a good job at keeping your heat in when it's really blowing and raining hard. Kept me from getting hypothermia while in the mountains...I owe it my life. 5 stars.

I know this is a rain shell, but my boyfriend and I both wear Precip jackets when snowboarding and we love them! I own 2 and I just bought him a 2nd one for christmas. He loves it! He used it to shovel our car out of the snow when it got stuck after an awful dinner we had at Soupcon Restaurant in Crested Butte, CO.

There is no need to buy a rain jacket that is more expensive than the PreCip. I've had this jacket for years and it has always kept me dry--truly a great rain jacket. It does run a little big, at least that's what I thought, so keep that in mind. Also, it packs down into a really tiny roll for the trail. I swear you could stuff this thing in a water bottle (if that floats your boat).

Just the right weight to take with you everywhere... Keeps me dry and more importantly, it's small enough to keep with you a rain jacket is no good if it's left in your truck! No complaints on the the fit or construction.

I do a ton of hiking and trail running and this jacket fits the bill. got caught in a summer downpour last week and the jacket performed as it should. Lite weight with huge pit-zips to regulate temp. Super easy to pack as well. Love it

The good: It is waterproof (while it lasts). Just renew the DWR from time to time to retain what little breathability it has. It is light and compresses well.

The bad: It doesn't breathe well (the people who complain they got wet while wearing it were likely wet from their own sweat, not because the Precip leaks -- it doesn't). The parts that touch against your body will eventually delaminate from your sweat and start leaking -- it took two years for this to happen with my Precip, but it's history now.

Such are the compromises of an ultra-light jacket. At least it's cheap.

This jacket looks stunning on my husband. I bought him the Large Tall. He is 6'2" and weighs about 155 - 160. It is hard to find nice gear in his size. I ordered both the Hedge and the Tempest (deep blue) and also had tried the regular XL to compare sizing. No contest, the Tall L is much more flattering on a tall skinny guy...and I love the Tempest on a blue eyed blond. It was light as a feather to send one back. As far as function, he has worn it to a football game in the rain, and it's been fine. Unlike the North Face Strider jacket that this one replaced, I noticed he likes to wear it as a light top layer when it is not raining.

It is a great option for those who wear special sizes, you know who you are. Wearing a Tall L rather than a baggy XL accentuates the shoulders and waist. Enjoy.

I've had the jacket now for about a month and had the opportunity to use it in semi tropical rain and on a ski trip. 40 degree weather at mammoth was handled nicely with just this shell and a base layer. The warmer wetter climate revealed the jacket to be clammy against the skin, that is really it's only shortfall.

This jacket is great for rainy Washington days. It fits great over a softshell or other insulating layer for hiking and backpacking and packs really small (I think it will fit in a nalgene bottle). It is very thin and I thought it would be a great shell for wet Washington resort skiing, but I have a feeling if I snag it on a tree limb it would be toast. I opted for a Mountain Hardware Pinnacle Jacket for the Wet skiing weather here in the Cascades.

Overall, this is a good, lightweight jacket that packs well and is not too expensive. It would not be my first choice in heavy rain as it does soak through after awhile. I've also found that it does not breathe as well as some other shells that I've used. I use it as a packable layer to stuff in my fishing vest or Camelback when on the river or on a ride/hike.

My boyfriend and I both wear the precip shells over our mid-layer jackets when snowboarding. My boyfriend loves this one that I got him for christmas and it works great. He used it to shovel our car out when it got stuck in the snow after an awful dinner we had at Soupcon Resturant in Crested Butte, CO.

As with pretty much every other gear company that ships manufacturing overseas the quality on this jacket has gone down. I had the 2001 model with zip away hood, actual rubber clasping wrist cinchers, nice zipper and sturdier pockets and vents. I was pretty disappointed with the current version of the Precip (2008 model) the hood isn't removable or storable, it has one flimsy tie down in the center of the neck that doesn't really hold the hood in. The wrist cincers are made from the same material as the jacket and don't hold as well as the old ones. The vents are also the pockets, so you can't put anything in the pockets and have the vents open without your stuff falling out. The designers at Marmot must of gotten hi-jacked by the accounting department.

Bottom line is, the jacket will keep you dry, but there are cheaper options out there that the Precip's quality used to outperform. That is no longer the case.

i'm displeased w/ this rain jacket. i bought it as a lightweight rain jacket and needed one w/ pitzips. soooo many hikers swear by this jacket but i don't know why. after a few months the sleeves have become absolutely useless. they get soaked through in 5 minutes of even light rain. the waist is also starting to wet out at a very fast rate. i wouldn't count on this jacket when staying dry really matters. i have to give credit to marmot though. i called and explained my situation and they said to send the jacket in. i'm planning on doing that soon so we'll see what they do about it...

Waterproof for sure and as expected zero beathability. The pitzips are a life saver only wish they had mesh in the pitzips. Velcro on cuffs is worthless, neoprene cuffs would be better. Not entirely waterproof anymore now that I went for a bit of an accidental swim in it. Overall great jacket that fits in tiny spaces.

This is a pretty sweet jacket, no questions asked. I've had it for about 8 months, and haven't had a bit of a problem with it leaking or anything like that. Two issues, really. One, when you use it with a backpack, it starts to soak through where the straps are. I haven't really gotten wet with this, you can just feel a bit of moisture. The other would be that the hood can be a bit small. Also, not a huge problem, but sometimes it feels like it's not totally staying on my head. However, overall, it's a great, great investment. Unquestionably an excellent rain jacket.

I received my jacket for Christmas because i had been and would be living in a very wet climate for a long time. I absolutely love this jacket; it has always kept me dry. this is also a good jacket for a cool morning or evening hike since it does retain a small amount of body heat. in a few words: super light weight, dependable, and long lasting.

I bought this jacket at a fathers day sale a few years back and it straight up sucks. I purchased it because of its good reputation and lightweight, but the jacket failed to live up to the hype. Every single time i wore the jacket in the rain, i was soaked underneath in a matter of minutes. The jacket gets wet and sticks to your arms allowing water to absorb through the jacket. complete crap and i would not purchase Marmot again.

I've never owned another rain jacket, mostly because I haven't needed to retire the PreCip yet. I don't know if this makes this review less reputable or more significant - you decide. Mine is going on five years' use and still holding up. I must say that I'm surprised - it seems so lightweight and delicate. It has never leaked, never ripped, never lost its capability. The first summer I purchased it while instructing at a camp (outdoors every day of the week) and it rained nearly three times a week on average. This summer I did notice that the seam taping along the back of the neck (base of the hood) was peeling, so it may be nearing its end, but I am still staying dry. Like all rain jackets, if you are wearing short sleeves, it can feel slightly clammy against your skin (I think a lot of reviewers have the misconception that this is precipitation leaking through when, in fact, it is perspiration), but the gigantic pit zips can remedy this quickly. It is plenty roomy for base layers,fleece, etc without feeling loose and sloppy. I hate to think that someday I will have to part with this jacket...

I bought this because I knew I would need rain gear. It had gotten numerous positive reviews so I was fairly sure that it would work well. I turned out to be wrong. This jacket works okay in very light rain, but then again so does a windbreaker or a t-shirt. I took a ten minute walk in moderate rain, under trees most of the time and by the time I got to my destination the jacket was soaked through at the shoulders and the arms. In its favor it does breathe very well but I would rather have it shed water worth a crap. On a less serious note, the sizing sucks. I am a tall skinny guy and I got a small and the thing is gigantic on me. I know that rain gear is supposed to fit loosely but I can fit my backpack under the thing with room to spare. Despite being huge on me, the arms are too short so they are constantly riding up if I need to lift my arms to reach something, even with the cuffs tightened as much as possible.

So in short, save your money and buy something more expensive that will do the job better. Or buy a cheaper Red Ledge jacket that will actually do its job, albeit while not breathing at all.

I choose the Precip because of all of its great reviews, best of status, and Backpackers Editors choice award. I have owned it for a little of a year now and it has mostly lived up to all its hype, at least in its casual and recreational use. (i.e. around town and the thunderstorm) However, last week on a small 2 hr day hike in the Quinault Rain Forest it became quickly clammy and began soak through on the arms and chest. Needless to say, I was little disappointed. Bottom line the Precip is good for light and/or small rain showers not, heavy or prolonged periods of rain. Mine is going in my truck to wear around town.

Had this jacket for a couple of months. Couldn't believe I could get a high quality Marmot jacket at this price. Super light for easy storage, can be a lifesaver when it really starts coming down.

I purchased this jacket in May for a summer in Yellowstone. So far, it has dealt with a lot of tough mountain weather including snow, performing flawlessly in all of it. Packs down to nothing, super lightweight as well. I cram it in my daypack as well as my large weekend pack. It breathes well and the pitzips are huge. This jacket just can't be beat for this price. Love it!

For the price this jacket perfroms quite well, and is light in your pack. The only problem I have had is some weeping through the embroidered Marmot emblem on the chest.

This is excellent jacket for the price. Great features and solid construction. You cannot go wrong with this Marmot jacket. This is not meant for extreme conditions.

if your looking for great rain or snow protection the marmot precip is the way to go. light and packs away nicely and still provides supurb protection. i used it in the pacific northwest in the rain and over a insulated jacket during the snow, worked perfectly. pitzips are great for venting some heat. recommended, and always go with backcountry

First of all Doug Coombs was tough as nails, so I'm not calling him a liar by saying it's incredible he endorsed this company. Some things I've bought from this company have been "just okay", most have just outright sucked.

I remember unintentionally holding a 3 year old midweight Patagonia polypro next to a 6 month old Marmot one after a ski season and thinking out loud "wow, the Marmot one is trashed, and after 3 seasons the Patagonia still looks brand new...".

To be sure, the Precip was never intended to be a "high-end" piece, but you still shouldn't expect it to f-ing leak like an f-ing collander either. You could stay drier on a hike with a waxed farm-hand jacket.
in the past, I've had Patagonia and Mtn Hardware lightweight rain jackets w/ each company's proprietary name (H2no & conduit, I believe). After many hard years those jackets finally bit the dust, so I decided to cheap out and pay 99 of my earned bucks on the Precip. Then I trudged through rain for 4 days, with a 60 lb pack, my skin cold, wet, slimy, my demeanor ranging from humiliated, to surly, to really pissed off.

Right away I noticed the breathable membrane is too thick and heavy, and even feels clammy when it's completely dry. With a light rain and moderate sweating the jacket becomes useless. Sure it keeps the wind off, but that's about it. If you're looking to be angry, clammy and chilled, by all means, buy the Precip. Otherwise spend the extra money and get the Mtn Hardware Typhoon; even in downpour it has kept me dry.

In general, I think Marmot has missed the train; even TNF makes better stuff.

I have been using this jacket all the time ever since I bought it. I have used it a lot for Mtn Biking and it even got some use for skiing with a soft shell underneath. That being said the material is not very thick and would probably rip if I had gotten it snagged on something badly. Sizing is true on these and you can't beat it for a 3 season shell.

Got this as a Christmas present for my boyfriend. It's cold and snowy here, but he's worn it as an outer shell for snowshoeing and he's very happy with it. He's 6' and 175lbs, and the large fits him perfectly - he's got a long torso and long arms too, and the jacket is long enough without being bulky around his waist. Tempest is a gorgeous color, sort of a smokey blue.

This is a great jacket. It is very water proof and it has held up well this past year. I would recommend this jacket to anyone.

DON'T leave home without this jacket. Still aren't convinced? It's got 114+ reviews and a 4+ star rating. Enough said.

This jacket does the job for half the price of other jackets. It's definitely lightweight, breathable, and waterproof. I haven't used it while in a storm for more than a few hours but it has held up in everything else. Excellent outer shell in a winter rain storm while the pit zips and lightweight construction help in the summer. It can even be packed into its own pocket.

My old Precip jacket breathed so well on 5+ mile runs with the pit zips open, but the washer ate it. I bought the '07 version and get totally soaked inside from my own sweat with the pit zips (smaller than the past version) all the way open. I sent it back.

ok...this may be over the top, but for those of you purists into form and function, be warned that the inside of the collar is an obnoxious royal blue (not shown), at least in the black color.
It's a great jacket though.

I have three of these jackets they are the best rain/ wind jackets out there for the price. This one is replacing a 3 year old that is flaking around the neck and wrists but still is water proof. Can't go wrong with this jacket 5' 9" 165lbs lg fits good with lots of room.

This is a fantastic jacket. I've used it from everything from all day downpours in the andes to skiing in colorado.

I've since bought a gore-tex jacket, and realized that yeah, the precip doesn't breath as well as it.
But as its a bit more lightweight and packable I bring this with me on every trip that I don't plan on hiking uphill in the rain for hours on end.
For the price and weight I love it.

This jacket will keep you dry. Period. I have worn this shell for several years and it still works well. I live in the Smokies, a temperate Rain Forest, so this jacket is tested often. Last summer, I climbed Mt Rainier in this jacket. It rained the whole time we were under the clouds, but I managed to stayed dry!
I don't know what it would take to 'need' a more expensive/'better' jacket, but chances are you don't.
Bottom Line: Save yourself some money and stay dry doing it.

The other reviews are accurate. This jacket keeps you dry and packs up small. The only flaw I found is that after five months of intensive use (thru-hiking) the inside began to delaminate. Great over all. Durability wise... you'll need to buy a new one after using the PreCip every day on a long hike.

I'VE NEVER GOTTEN WET IN THIS JACKET! I've used it for everything- Backpacking, hiking, climbing, low altitude mountaineering, ice climbing, and skiing. I've been in whiteouts, torrential down pores, and just about everything else with this jacket. The fit is perfect. (I'm about 6'1 average build and wear a large) Breathability is great, pit zips give adequate venting, and it is helmet-compatible. Despite numerous run-ins with jagged rocks and sharp branches I've never torn it. Totally worth every cent and more. If you don't want the bulk and price of a comparable Gor-Tex shell this is the one to own.

This is a terrific jacket. It's very light, shrugs off the rain, and is easily packable. The armpit vents are great to stay cool. And it looks good too (I get many compliments on it). I tried both this and the corresponding Mountain Hardware Epic version and they were very close, but I liked the Marmot Precip better. I highly recommend this jacket!

This is my second one and for the cost you can't beat it. I wear it both as a rain jacket in the warmer months and as a shell in the winter over either a fleece or down jacket depending on the weather. Compresses very well and has lasted through some pretty harsh use.

This is a good cheap rain jacket for light use. Its very packable. Is held up in moderate rain for a few hours on end without disappointing. I did notice that started to soak where my pack straps were on my shoulders. This is from the rain being rubbed into the pre-clip.

If your going to go hiking in a rain-forest for a few days I would go with something else. However this is a great little jacket that can keep you dry in all but the most strenuous conditions.

I didn't end up keeping this jacket because I like the color of the North Face Venture Jacket, but it was a great fit, lightweight and waterproof.

Light. Packable. Waterproof. Inexpensive. The tall size model fits me great (6'-2", 200 lbs). Can't say anything about durability yet, haven't used it enough....

The Precip was a little too flimsy and not enough pockets. No ventilation, either. I ended up getting the Marmot Oracle, instead.

I bought this jacket because its the contender with the North face Hyvent Dt line. I have worn both and they are basically the same thing. The jacket is light and most importantly Waterproof. I live in a temperate rain forest and they both held up well. I would buy either again

I purchased this jacket to replace a Gore-Tex jacket that had seen a long life of 10 years. So far this jacket can do anything that jacket did. I have always been a big boy and gained a lot of weight due to medication(52 chest and 46 waist). It makes it hard to find good clothing for people who are large but active. This Jacket fits great, has been exposed to the midwest spring storms and held its own, 45+ MPH winds, rain, Tornado warnings, and temps to 35F.
Scotland next month and we will see how it handles the highlands and north sea

I bought this jacket a couple of weeks back and could not be happier. It came just in time for all the rain we have been having here in the Midwest lately. This jacket is incredible light weight and i am sure could pack into any tight space you could find. It fits really nice and I can personally say it water proofing is spot on.

Jacket kept me dry through 2 days of solid rain in the Smokies. Water seems to bead up nicer on the Precip than it did on my old MH Epic jacket. This jacket could be improved if the hood was a little bit smaller (seems to keep falling off even w/ the cinchcord) and the breathability could also be improved.

Overall, the precip is a great 3 season, lightweight, rain jacket, but if you have the dough a jacket that uses Gore-tex Paclite might be the way to go.

Great jacket, but I noticed it doesn't breathe quite as well as other higher priced jackets. When I'm out hiking it gives that uncomfortable clammy fee; I sweat like crazy so I imagine that's at least part of my clamminess. In the winter, I will take it snowshoeing with just a long sleeve base layer and I'm good if it's not super-cold out. Pit zips are a bit awkward to get to with gloves on, but they provide great ventilation. Survived a 3 hour downpour while high-tailing it down Pikes Peak and was bone dry. I can't complain, really.

Just what you would expect from Marmot -- high quality, great design and functionality. This is a versatile and durable jacket perfect to wear alone, or with layers underneath. Love it.

it is the best rain jacket that I have ever used it keeps me dry, and the rain drops bounce off it so I can store it dry without waiting for it to dry. I can fold it into its pocket for storage and it's not heavy.

I bought the PreCip Jacket about a year ago while in Colorado for a week. I liked last years’ colors a bit better but still am impressed with this years’ model. However, I bought a large when I should have gotten a medium. I am 6'3'' tall and weigh 173 lbs. I ended up selling it to a friend and buying a medium TNF venture jacket which I like equally as well, enjoy!

It is cost effective and valuable whe you need it. Not warm, just waterproof.

I was worried about this jacket's construction, but after 3 days of bushwhacking in a downpour I am still dry, and my jacket is still in great shape. I am yet again impressed with marmot.

Rolls up so small I packed it in my camelback for a bike ride with rain in the forecast. Stopped to put it on after the downpour began and finished the ride without getting wet. Love it!

Good minimalist rain jacket. Weighs pretty much nothing, stuffs down pretty small. I don't expect actually-waterproof gear to breathe much no matter what the price, so the pit zips are a plus. I get a little of the clammy feeling over short sleeves, but fixing that would add cost and/or weight, and it's not that big a deal.

Roomy enough to work over my windshirt or a fleece when I need the extra warmth, and no sleeve lining means it slides over other garments easily.

I'd like a "napolean" pocket, but again that would add cost, weight and bulk (the zipper) so I'm OK without it.

I'm glad I bought it.

Seemed nice enough: pit zips, new collar design, cuffs and windproof is great. First rain (Portland, OK?) the hood leaked at the brim and back. I got it for Christmas. Here we are in April. The DWR is now shot, and the fabric now soaks in the rain. The "relaxed fit" looks like I need to weigh 250 and wear down under it; since I don't, it billows in the wind. Um, other than that...

I bought this for my son. We live in South Carolina so don't need a heavy rain jacket. He is 13. He likes the jacket fine and likes the color (Hedge). I bought men's medium and he is 5'5" and 105 pounds, so it fits fine with room to grow. My husband and I have the same jacket.

Everything as it is advertised to be.

Really amazing lightweight shell. Waterproof and does what it says.

Jacket is great even in warm weather!! Love the pit zips!! I would REALLY like to see them add another 2 inches to the length. (another once?) I only use a full rain suit on exposed ridges and in real extended downpours, so another 2 inches would help keep pockets and butt dry in lighter rains on sheltered trails with regular pants or shorts.

The Precip is a super light, completeley waterproof shell, with quality construction throughout! If mixed conditions and weather are forecasted, then packing the Precip should be a no-brainer. It balls up to the size of a baseball and takes hardly any space in your pack. Although it is really sold as a rain shell, when worn with a soft shell underneath, it is durable enough to be worn as a main outer layer on most excursions. Great water repellency, light weight and a form fitting design make it an outstanding piece of gear!

The Marmot Precip Jacket lives up to its hype. I am very pleased with its construction and comfort. The pit zips provide great ventilation while involved in any outdoor activity. I purchased the electric blue even though it looked more like a baby blue on the website. Fortunately, I like this shade of blue better than the baby blue pictured.

This is a really nice, lightweight, small packing jacket. In combo with my down inner-layer, I stay warm and dry even in nasty conditions.

The Marmot PreCip lives up to all the high ratings it's gotten. Back from a hostel trip in Europe, I loved the lightweight confidence it gave me in all types of weather. From steady rain to cool wind at midnight on the top of the Eiffel Tower, I was comfortable and well protected. The pitzips were also a plus during some of the warm days.

I am very pleased with this jacket; as usual the unbiased views and comments made by your web-site enabled me to select this jacket with ease. The jacket really stands up to its name, recently on a trip to the Smokey Mountains it kept me comfortable and dry on a very wet weekend. Definitely Recommended.

It's sweet, I stood in a downpour for 15 minutes and the only thing wet were my pants from the watering sheeting off!

Tried the Marmot Precip as my first rain jacket. It seems to be good so far given that it hasn't been subjected to any real nasty weather. The hood is really comfortable and provides excellent visibility while giving protection. The VELCRO straps seem a bit flimsily stitched on, so I wonder if they'll give over time. Fit, comfort and freedom of movement are all good.

It serves it function well as a rain-jacket. It is surprisingly breathable, letting hot-damp air out from underneath, while keeping me dry. It was a great test in some humid rain. Best of all it's so light and it's true that it can roll up into the size of a small water bottle. Highly recommend.

Marmot PreCip lives up to the name and raises the bar. Monsoon season in Japan is no joke. Sideways rain doesn't penetrate this shell. I highly recommend a breathable long-sleeve underlayer to act as a barrier between your sweaty arms and the jacket. Only thing missing is an inside chest pocket. Great product!