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Doing a race which requires we carry: "jacket with hood...
By chris c
Ranked #253 - Men's Rain Jackets
February 1, 2012
Doing a race which requires we carry:
"jacket with hood and made with a waterproof (recommendation: minimum 10,000 Schmerber) and breathable (recommendation: RET lower than 13) membrane (Gore-Tex or similar) which will withstand the bad weather in the mountains."
I'll have a small hydration pack with limited space, does this jacket compact well? would you recommend it for running?
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Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
By chris c
Ranked #253 - Men's Rain Jackets
February 2, 2012
Thanks James. I went with your recommendation and it lead me to the Marmot Super-Mica Jacket; seemed like a good middle ground between the Nano and the Essence.
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By James Jenden
Ranked #1 - Men's Rain Jackets
February 1, 2012
Well, I would recommend the Marmot Nano above this one. It's about 7 oz. lighter, and packs a lot smaller. That said, Gore Tex isn't that breathable, and you'd save a good bit of money by going with the Marmot Essence Jacket. By Gore's own tests, it uses a more breathable fabric, and is a couple ounces lighter, and a bit smaller.
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Tech Specs:
- Material:
- Gore-Tex PacLite
- Fabric Waterproof Rating:
- Gore-Tex guaranteed dry
- Fabric Breathability Rating:
- Gore-Tex guaranteed breathable
- Pockets:
- 2 hand lined with soft fabric
- Seams:
- fully taped
- Venting:
- pit-zips
- Hood:
- yes
- Weight:
- 454 g
- Recommended Use:
- lightweight alpine climbing
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- lifetime
Change me.