Marmot Exum Jacket - Men's

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.

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 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!

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.

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.