Marmot PreCip Jacket - Men's

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

I bought this for $63 from the Outlet store and it is a great jacket for the non-terrential rainshower. It rained for three straight days after I received it and it worked great. I had no problem with the hood clasp. My vents were not my pockets, so not sure what other reviewer was referring to, but the jacket could use a vest pocket or chest pocket. I agree that it's not worth $100, but for $63, you can't beat it.

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 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

Lightweight and great for any light rain, it does soak through after a while or very heavy rain, but it is very minimal and around the sleeves.

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.

Great jacket, very well constructed and thought through. I have found it to be extremely waterproof. The only fault I can find is that is lacks breathability.

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.

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.

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.

Light as a feather and will definitely keep you dry. I ordered an XL in Tempest(beautiful color), and it fits fanastic and allows unrestricted movement. The coat doesn`t stop at your waist and is long enough to be comfortable and Marmot gives you excellent quality and I think its more than worth the money. This is by far the best rain jacket than I have ever had.

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...

6'3" 165 lbs. Went with a medium and am pleased - but I prefer athletic fits. Doesn't breathe as well as other materials (but thats what the pit zips are for, and its a lot less expensive than others!). Definitely keeps you dry as long as you aren't producing any moisture yourself! I too am anticipating getting Precip pants.

Very light and packable, which is great in CO where it's usually only occational use. Kept me dry and moving in a 4 hour thunderstorm which tells me it works when I need it to. Fit me as a medium fine - sleeves were as I would expect in a rain jacket. I also liked the little loop to keep the hood rolled up when I didn't need it.

I just got back from ten days fishing in Alaska Prince of Wales. I wore this jacket everyday as it rained everyday! Stayed dry the entire trip. Also wre it deap sea fishing for Halibut. Was on the ocean in the rain with 6-7' swell as winds gusting at 50+ mph. Again, Stayed dry. Got back home, cleaned it up following the washing instructions and it looks brand new! Great Coat, I am now looking at buying the precip pants cause I have been so pleased with the jackets performance.

5'8" 155lbs and went with a large, which is a little too big. Jacket itself is light, comfortable, and waterproof in a downpour.

This jacket does a great job of keeping one dry. The pit-zippers are really helpful during strenuous activity. This jacket is extremely light-weight and perfect for layering. This plus a power-stretch fleece make for a great combination for backpacking...are just as warm (or warmer) and much more versatile than a jacket w/ liner...and for the same price.

Nice garment that does the job. In 40 degree rain it kept me dry without making me clammy while backpacking-which is saying something. The pit zips and mesh lined pockets provide good ventilation. The light weight is my favorite feature. I give it four stars only because long term durability is a question.

good overall jacket. used it in a heavy rain when i was kayaking. pros, super light, comfortable, packs down nice and small. cons i got a large the sleeves are a hair long and would have been nice if the jacket was a little longer. i’m 6’2” so the jacket is a little shorter than i would like. the side pockets are a little high which make your arms rest in a funny position. also would have been nice if there was a small inside pocket. overall i dig the jacket.

I paid 50 bucks for this on the outlet site. I figure the jacket is worth at least that, and even more. The black one has blue trim, and zipped in with my north face mountain light jacket. Its thin, lightweight, and fashionable... for a rain jacket =]. Would recommend to a friend

I like this jacket... bought it at LL Bean. Keeps the rain out... but also keeps the sweat in! For extended periods of time... you probably couldn't tell if I had worn a jacket or not. If you wear it wear a long sleeve tee or shirt that wicks the sweat. Size is good. I'm 5'11" 215 lbs big guy... broad chest lift weights play soccer but look like I play football. I bought a large could wear an XL but wanted the tighter fit. Aside from that I'm happy... even more so since I bought it with a gift certificate so who can complain? Boston Area

I like this jacket... bought it at LL Bean. Keeps the rain out... but also keeps the sweat in! For extended periods of time... you probably couldn't tell if I had worn a jacket or not. If you wear it wear a long sleeve tee or shirt that wicks the sweat. Size is good. I'm 5'11" 215 lbs big guy... broad chest lift weights play soccer but look like I play football. I bought a large could wear an XL but wanted the tighter fit. Aside from that I'm happy... even more so since I bought it with a gift certificate so who can complain? Boston Area