Marmot PreCip Jacket - Women's

I gave my girlfriend a crosscountry race that takes place in the Patagonia Argentina called "Columbia Crossing the Andes "and that really keeps me dry all the time, s in addition to being very lightweight. To take into account when assembling the backpack, since it takes up very little space.

I wound up wearing this as weather system Hannah (or maybe it was Ike) blew through the upper reaches of the East Coast. I was on an island in the middle of a lake that straddles the border of Maine and New Hampshire. It was windy and wet and I was SOOO glad that I bought this before the trip. My upper body stayed dry. The pit zips kept me unsweaty, though with them closed, it's breathable but I don't know if it qualifies as "the most breathable" - I'm guessing there's something a touch better. The pockets were big enough to hold small rolls of toilet paper (what a pain going to the latrine that night) and my flashlight. My lower body was wishing that I got the pants. And now that I'm not on an island, I regularly wear this out and about. Oh, I'm usually a petite. I got the extra small and it's a touch big with just a t-shirt on but is nice because I can wear layers underneath it and it fits perfect. Great jacket!

The Precip is a great outer layer for all-season play. It keeps wind, rain, and snow out. It's easy to roll and pack into a golf bag, backcountry pack, or hand luggage. Designed so you can easily fit warm, fleecy layers underneath, but it still has enough cut to it so you don't look like a shapeless blob. The key factor is the hood. (It fits large, I usually wear medium but I fit into a small Precip even with all my layers.)

I bought this jacket to tour around the Andes in Peru during December (the start of the rainy season). Once I received the jacket, I worried that it may be too thin. As I started trekking in Peru, I realized what a great investment this jacket was. The jacket has great velcro sleeves to adjust to whatever width you needed it to be. The bottom of the jacket has a pulley cord to ensure no water would seem through. Overall, this jacket worked wonders for me and it was so easy to travel with because it is lightweight. I could roll it up and put it in my backpack with no hassles. It dries very quickly and now i use it for running as a wind breaker... Highly recommended.

I live in Vancouver, BC and it pours with rain for about 6 months of the year (all winter). That's the bonus of living in a rainforest, but having good rain gear is super important. This might be the best rain jacket I've ever owned. Light, well-cut, folds into it's own pocket, pitzips and excellent, non-clammy breathable totally waterproof - it's been great! The sizing is quite accurate and is cut to fit over a fleece or softshell (since the jacket is really light).

I got this jacket a few seasons ago when I living in San Francisco, where the weather couldn't be any more unpredictable. This jacket was prefect because it was lightweight and easy to throw into my bag. The moment it started to sprinkle, I was covered. It's totally waterproof and comes in loads of fun colors. It's a great bargain and will last a very long time. Great for casual wear, hiking, biking, and so many other uses.

I live in the hot tropical climate of Bermuda. I've used this jacket for 2 yrs. now and LOVE it! It packs to almost nothing but has pocket large enough to store rainpants. Pit zips really help in the heat. I use it all the time, even waterproof on the scooter and sailboat!

My wife was an umbrella girl until I picked this up for her. She loves it, looks good on her. Keeps her dry going to class on those rainy days, and packs really small - great to keep in her bookbag.

Super lightweight, so perfect for packing. However, it is too short in length if you are a taller girl. It would be perfect for girls 5'5" and below.

The PreCip jacket is especially nice for those of us who are starting to have hot flashes. The pit zips are a must for any jacket now and this one is great and still rather compact.

I've been very impressed with my Marmot PreCip jacket so far. Luckily for me, it arrived about a week prior to Hurricane Isabel. We only saw the outer bands of the storm here, but the rains were pretty heavy. I was really wishing I had ordered the pants. The jacket never felt clammy or damp inside despite exertion. I plan to buy two more as gifts for my brothers. I've never seen a better rain shell for equal or better cost.

The fit is very boxy. I suggest ordering one size smaller than you usually wear.

I'm always a small but this was just plain skimpy. It was too short and too narrow at the hip.

The features are good but the cut is very skimpy. I am always a small, but this small didn't leave room for a long-sleeve shirt or even a thin fleece under it. Too short, too narrow in the sleeve, too narrow in the torso.

Love this jacket. I got it in peridot and the color is awesome! Fits very well and is hour glass shaped and longer than other jackets I tried before purchasing this one.

I'm 5' 11" and 170 lbs, I ordered a Large and this jacket is a perfect fit. The cut is feminine, but leaves room for a warm layer underneth. I just got it last night and I can't wait to try it in the rain!

The color doesn't match what I saw on my monitor, but since the color on my montior depends on my personal montior settings I'd be surprised if it did :) On that note, I did want to mention that the Sweet Pea is a more vibrant color than I expected. I was expecting something closer to the color of the peas growing in my garden.

One last thing - backcountry.com has out of this world customer service!!! Thanks for all your help on my last order!

The Precip Jacket is absolutely AWESOME. It really is designed for a women and fits well but allows total freedom of movement. I have also been out in complete downpours, riding horses in pouring rain for hours, and have NOT ever been wet. There's plenty of space for layers underneath, or you can wear it alone. It also packs into a TINY space. In short, it's perfect!

I orderded this jacket in the Men's style for my husband and he liked it so much that he ordered one for me! It was great for our trip to Europe and folds up so small I take it everywhere I go!
Wish they made one small enough for our one-year-old baby.

I am pleased with the jacket. It repels water well. I am currently living in Japan with unpredictable weather. the Jacket works great.

I have literally lived in this jacket for days at a time, and it has never let me down. It's completely waterproof but so light you almost forget it's there; plus it packs down so small you can bring it with you just about anywhere. The pockets are nice and high, and it's cut long enough to go over any pants and to give you a bit of a seat. It's a straight-forward, no-frills jacket but still cut nicely enough that you could wear it out in public without being embarrassed (if that's an issue). All in all, A+.

I have never bought a piece of Marmot gear I didn't like, and this rain jacket was no exception. It was so lightweight and compactable that I didn't mind that I carried it every day for two weeks in the Sierras and it didn't rain once. I wore it as an extra warm, windproof layer at night, and shoved it in the top of my pack during the day. I was so disappointed it didn't rain, I put it on when I got home and climbed into the shower. Seems to me like it could withstand any downpour. The hood has just enough of a bill on it to keep the rain out of my face, while not sagging in my eyes. The pit zips are a great plus. If Marmot keeps making such quality, affordable products, I'm going to end up looking like a walking advertisement.

After a few washings (3) my jacket lost it's water repellency, and now I have to use a silicone spray to get the water to bead up and roll off. The white liner inside near the hood is tearing too. Not happy at all with this jacket.

We are pleased with the jacket (and the price, which was more than $16 less than we could get the jacket locally). We appreciate that you carry XS sizes. In fact, we ordered two (one for each twin)!

Got the best price here on this jacket plus the customer service was outstanding. Thanks

I bought this for my sister but the size 'M' was too small. I have exchanged for a size 'L'. Just rec'd the 'L' and it looks as if it will fit. The 'M' appeared smaller than other 'M' due to the shaping at bottom. The jacket is well made and ideal for light day walking trips.

I am glad to be able to justify a pricy rain jacket—I love this thing to death and I wish it would rain more often! Nice women's fit- lightweight, compactable- everything it's said to be!

What I wanted was a lightweight, weather-resistant durable jacket. That is exactly what I got with the Marmot PreCip. I've always found Marmot gear to fit well (functional with a feminine look) and wear well. In the rain, the jacket keeps me dry without ever making me feel clammy or sticky. I would recommend it to anyone!

I recently purchased this jacket for my sister as a birthday present. I bought one for myself at a local outfitters store for my Isle Royal trip early in the summer. I was so happy with the results; I wanted her to have one. It kept me warm and dry (if you know anything about the climate on Isle Royal); it is lightweight, is affordable and last but not least pretty cool looking!

I am not sure yet whether I am thrilled with the jacket or not. First, it seems to run small. Second, the "breathability" issue is in question. I am planning on taking it on a Baltic cruise in a few weeks. THAT may be the ultimate test. It seems pricey if I end up not thrilled with it.

Marmot's Precip Jacket kept me dry while ice-climbing in New Zealand! This is an excellent product and I would recommend it to anyone looking for a lightweight, versatile shell.

I wore the jacket in our tropical storm in Georgia. It keeps me dry while walking. The hood is terrific. The adjustability of the cuffs is terrific. The pockets are nicely sized—I carry dog treats, cell phone and poop bags. I wish the jacket were 1-2 inches longer. (I'm 5'3" and have a relatively short body.) One arm zipper keeps catching. Still, the best I've tried.

This jacket is at least half the weight of my other rain jacket. It looks nice and weighs nothing. I am very happy with this jacket.

I love this jacket. It has been fantastic in rain and wind when I drive my Vespa.

Spent seven hours in the rain recently while hiking in the Catskills--my Precip kept me bone dry.

I actually bought the jacket and pants for a friend for Christmas. I tried them on and the fit is awesome. I bought them for her to use golfing. I know she'll like them. As for the waterproof, we'll have to wait for spring to try that out. I live in Michigan.

This little rain jacket was a great purchase. It is extremely light and packable. It has survived downpour after downpour. And best of all the fit is great, and it's incredibly cute. For the price you can't go wrong.

We are enjoying our new Marmot rain gear. As a matter of fact, we just ordered a second jacket, as a work jacket, for my husband as his work often requires him to be outside rain or shine. We live in SE Alaska and receive NO LESS than 12 feet of rain a year, sometimes a simple dog walk requires a full suit of gear; so great gear is important if we are to enjoy the outdoors. I just recommended Marmot to our neighbor who was searching for light, comfortable rain gear.

Super lightweight, I can pack it up into a tiny ball and even fit it in my purse! Great fit- much more of a feminine fit than the North Face and Helly Hansen rain jackets I tried on. Love this jacket.. definitely worth the money.

I love this jacket - it's light enough and packs small enough to carry on every trip into the mountains. The cut and fit are great as well, and it's pretty true to size. I wish there was another pocket or two, and I wish it were a little beefier, but I guess that's what I get for the low weight and price - overall it's a great value and I'd recommend it.

I recently purchased this jacket prior to my trip to Ireland, where there are inevitable daily showers, either passing or day-long. It performed amazingly in all kinds of conditions. It looks well enough to wear out in the evening, but is equally suited to the rougher conditions of being on a farm, and climbing along 2,000 foot sea cliffs with blustery winds and precipitation. Overall, very impressed. I never felt a drop of water pass through the jacket. It's a staple worth having.

I ride my bike back and forth to work in Oregon come rain or shine. This jacket keeps me completely dry and the pitzips are a fantastic feature!

Very waterproof and in great colors. Was a great replacement for my old jacket - lightweight so it's perfect for backpacking but I use it around town as well. Great ventilation - don't overheat ever.

Light, breathable jacket perfect for anything. I have been wearing it for early morning runs. WELL WORTH THE MONEY.

Jacket is very cute and keeps the rain out. The only negative is the the hood doesn't stay on very firmly in windy conditions, even with the drawstring.

I bought this rain jacket to take with me on a spring break trip to Greece and Italy, and I am so glad I did! It not only rained but poured for a few days while I was there. This jacket kept me dry the entire time, and I would highly recommend it to anyone shopping for a rain jacket.

As a Colorado native, you learn to be prepared for any type of weather any time of year. This means anything from wearing shorts to shovel snow, from breaking out the fleece in mid July. I brought my conveniently stowed PreCip jacket to a concert this summer at Red Rocks, despite the cloudless day. A California couple even laughed when I said I was packing my raincoat in my handbag. However, before Modest Mouse came on we found ourselves in the middle of a downpour. Thanks to the PreCip, I was able to stay dry enough(on top at least) to remain in the venue, and even able to move down closer to the stage while less prepared mouse fans were forced to seek shelter. I have also used this jacket during hikes or walks across campus during a sudden Colorado storm. I highly recommend it to anyone who likes to remain dry!

For regular hiking or walking in the rain, this jacket is a dream which I love. However, for scrambles in torrential downpours I found that I still got drenched. In fact, my fellow hikers who had used .89 cent emergency clear ponchos purchased at walmart were drier than I was. No matter how tightly I pulled the jacket around me water still seeped up at the waist causing anything I had stored in the mesh pockets to become wet.
Also, although it is fairly light-weight I wish it stored smaller than it does or perhaps came with a little pouch. Otherwise, I really love this jacket and am very happy with my purchase.

This is a great jacket. It's perfect for hiking and camping along with walking around campus. I camped for 3 days in the rain and this jacket quickly became my favorite, it kept me wonderfully dry. The only reason I took off a star is that if the jacket is not zipped the velcro near the zipper gets stuck to the inside mesh pockets. I worry about it ripping the inside of the mesh. Otherwise it's a great jacket.

I liked the jacket, liked the sunny yellow color, but the hood is just too shallow to cover your face for when a downpour really does occur. Super light weight though so maybe it would be great for somewhere that it is just damp or having a small amount of precip.

It's been a wet spring here in Jackson Hole, so I've had plenty of opportunities to put my jacket to use. Overall, I'm very pleased with it - it's very lightweight, packable, attractive, and of course great at keeping me dry. I would agree that the hood is a little small, but it hasn't been a major issue for me. I usually wear a medium, so that's the size jacket I purchased and it is definitely roomy enough to layer over a fleece or hoodie. If you want a slim fit, I might recommend a smaller size.

I have had this jacket for more than 4 years. I couldn't be happier. The size was spot on... It had held up wonderfully. The only very minor issue I have had is the velcro closures' stitching has weaked over time. However, still keeps me as dry today as it did 4 years ago!!

I love the performance of this jacket, and the Marmot brand quality. The zippers work great, pit vents are a wonderful invention I didn't even know I needed, and the color is great! The only complaint I would have is that I wish the arms were longer and the body more form fitted. I am 5'8", 120lbs, and have a long torso and long arms. So it is often difficult for me to find womens clothing that are long enough. I purchased the small first, and the arms were at least and inch and a half from my wrist. I then exchanged it (super easy to do thanks to the great people at backcountry.com, even rushed it to me so I wouldn't have to go through the agony of waiting, and waived shipping charges!!) I then received a medium. I'm pretty happy with the arm length, still wish it were a bit longer. I like my sleeves to go at least an inch or two below my wrist for stretching purposes. For me, the medium is a bit big in the width area, but leaves plenty of room for layering in the fall/winter. It does an awesome job of blocking out all wind and rain. Very satisfied! Love backcountry.com, we buy ALL of our stuff from here. You can't beat the prices or the exceptional service!!

As some of the other people have mentioned, the hood is definitely not big enough to provide adequate protection, but it has been a good jacket in all other aspects. The pockets are large and the jacket has a nice shape to it - doesn't make you look "boxy". I bought it in the red and the color is really nice. I have worn it numerous times in the rain since I received it and it does a great job keeping me dry. Overall, I am happy with the purchase.

I bought this jacket before a big MT hike where we were warned about the crazy weather. On the ascent, a huge down pour opened up. The jacket kept me bone dry and the pit zips were great. Can get a bit clammy but no water in means no water out. Better than other jackets I have used and very compact. Nice cut makes it usable off the path as well.

I finally got to break in my PreCip on a hike in the Blue Ridge today. It was around 72 degrees and pretty misty/humid, and I easily stuffed the PreCip into my very small hydration pack. 6 miles into the hike it started to rain, so out came the jacket. It fit well even with my backpack on top, and I didn't overheat on the climbs (I opened the pit zips when I put it on, since it was pretty warm). I was looking for a lightweight rain jacket, and it looks like I found the perfect one.

keeps me completely dry in the rain. velcro on the wrists and drawstring around the waist, keeps all moisture out, but you can loosen them for not-rainy days. keeps the wind out and layer-able. Very nice looking. I am extremely happy with this purchase. Does run a little small, I am usually a small and I needed a medium.

I love this lightweight, stowable, waterproof, wind resistant jacket.

Although I haven't been able to wear the jacket under rainy conditions as yet, I am very happy with the features such as pit zips and stow-able hood as well as the great color and contour tailoring. It isn't just a guy's jacket made smaller.

The Precip is hard to beat. This rain jacket is awesome, and not overly priced. It never feels clammy inside, and breathes really well. Works great in super wet conditions. I'd highly recommend it!

It is definitely waterproof and lightweight. I keep it in my hydration pack when I am hiking peaks. It is not very breathable at all. Also, the size small is perfect everywhere but the sleeves are too short and I am only 5'7”. I wish I had bought the Mountain Hardware Epic like my husband.

I used this jacket for the first time this weekend and really enjoyed it. I stayed warm but not too warm and it fit fairly well. I have long arms and found that it was a tad short in the arm but fit well everywhere else. The water just rolled off, I hope it stays that way for a couple of years. I also stayed bone dry. The best part was that it dried up really quickly. Pretty good jacket!

I am a river guide, and I love this jacket. I wear it through any rain storm we get, and even through the rapids. It is easy to move in and I don't feel like I'm restricted. I can keep doing my job even in the worst storms.

Whats not to like. Have heard nothing be good things from my mom about this jacket I had bought her for her b-day. She says it works great in the rain and keeps her dry. And the vents are nice when it is a little stuffy inside the jacket.

This is a great rain jacket. It is very durable, and stays waterproof. Jacket fits true to size.

I love everything about this jacket except the hood. It doesn't cover well enough and falls back off my head too often. I prefer an Arc'Teryx where I feel really covered.

I have had several marmot rain jackets over the years and finally got myself this one since my older one seemed heavy compared to the new materials out now. It's fantastic! It's so lightweight and breathable and very comfortable. Plus I love Marmot - anytime there is a problem with gear/clothes they replace it very quickly. My only knock is that (on me at least) the small is just a bit small to layer comfortably underneath and the medium is too large.

I haven't tested the jacket in the rain yet, but it looks wonderful. It packs real small and is very well constructed. And I love the lemon color!

when rain falls on this jacket, it does NOT repell water. The rain drop damps the surface and the moisture goes through and the inside of the jacket is damp also.

This is my experience in light rain weather. I feel cheated.

great jacket for the price. Worked great as a shell over an insulating layer for a 2000 mile winter trip

light weight, love the vents! if you want a more fitted look, go smaller. the hood is on the smaller side but i don't consider it a problem, although some might. i highly recommend this as an all around rain jacket.

This jacket was bought or the g/f b/c she loved mine so much. It is great - you don't get much of a clammy sticky feeling while wearing it. The water beads off great and with the pit zips keeps you cool inside and with so many pockets you can keep all your stuff close at hand and dry. Great build quality as well

I bought this jacket for myself and then bought one for my mom. She loves it and so do I. Lightweight, great sized pockets, waterproof, and wind resistant. In cooler weather I add a zip-up hoodie under the jacket and I'm ready to go. It's a must have! Thanks Marmot!

This jacket is great for spring/summer wet days. It will keep you dry when it's raining out and it also compliments the female figure. I bought the fire color and it is a nice, bright red. It is also very lightweight and compact, which is great for stowing in your bag when you don't need it. If you're looking for something with insulation however, this jacket doesn't have it. I wouldn't recommend it for cold/wet days but for those warm/wet days you often find this time of year.

Got this for a recent 4 day trip to the BWCAW (Late Aug08) - worked great, even when we got 2.5 inches in one night. I did not find the hood to be too small, even while wearing glasses and a headlamp, but then I have a pretty small head. Packs up in about half of the space available in the pocket/pouch (left pocket) with a nice hang loop and zipper tab on the inside to use while packed. The sizing was great and not boxy nor overly skinny, fitting nice and looking nice at the same time it has enough room to layer a fleece underneath withough feeling stuffed in, which allows you to use it as a do-it-all shell instead of packing another coat. My one and only complaint is that on the XL, the velcro straps to hold the cuffs tight do not get small enough to fit my medium frame - every time I went to adjust ropes on the tarps, I got a stream of water running from my wrists to my elbow - inside the coat.

Was a good purchase. It's a little warm -but given how cool it is here in Maine, I doubt that it will be an issue much. Keeps me dry as I load kids into car.

this is a great jacket, lots of pockets and very light. I stuff mine in a little sandwich bag for storage in my pack. the fit is really nice. can add some warmth but the pit zips are nice for that.

This jacket had all the amenities I needed, good pick, fits well also.

This jacket was bought for my wife and she loves it. It fits very well and looks good too. It is very similar to The North Face Venture jacket but it was just a bit less material around the zipper and fit better because of that.

I like my new marmot that replaced the one I left in an airport (which probably disappeared faster than I did getting on the plane), but it seems the style/fit was changed slightly and I preferred my older one over this one. I also wanted the same color as before (the light green) but it seemed to have been replaced by a darker green. I got the blue, but don't like it as much as the light green. Other than that, I like the Precip a lot, or I wouldn't have gotten a replacement!

great jacket, not as soft as the one I tried on in the store, but good fit...more importantly waterproof. Also washed well.

I absolutely love this rain jacket. Its light and keeps me dry and the price was very good.

I got this jacket for my girlfriend and ever since she loves it and wears it ALL THE TIME...now she won't steal my north face anymore!

That silky smmmooooth Nylon. Feels soooo goood. But seriously. It is very water tight and looks so nice on my bride. She gleams when she wore it the other weak. I like it too.

I've had this jacket for awhile but didn't feel I had the authority to write a review until recently, when I got caught in a torrential downpour while hiking. I ended up sprinting about a mile to get back to the car, and the only part of me that didn't get soaked to the bone was everything under the PreCip. When it started getting clammy I just opened the pit zips. Great bang for your buck.

I really think the only differences between this jacket and a trash bag are the sleeves and the cut, otherwise they perform about the same in the rain. This doesn't breath well at all. The jacket's only redeeming qualities are that its really light and you can almost always find it on sale.