Gear Review
Marmot Tamarack Jacket - Women's
Runs Very Small
By nan-vet
Ranked #1709 - Women's Rain Jackets
February 4, 2008
Ten years ago I bought a Marmot Jacket with the same features as the Tamarack: Uninsulated shell with Membrain, pit zips, zip-off hood, powder skirt, angel-wing movement, miscellaneous pockets. It is a women's large, and fits perfectly even though I usually wear XL. I LOVE my jacket, but it's, well, ten years old. After reading the RUNS SMALL review, I called Marmot, who said their sizing should be the same as ten years ago. So I ordered an XL, just to be safe. THIS JACKET IS WAY TOO SMALL. It is far smaller in the arms, chest and waist than my old jacket (and I wear fewer and thinner layers than anyone I know!) I understand that "style" dictates that we all look svelte on skis, but this is a technical jacket. I'm very disappointed and despair of finding a jacket with the features I want that fits. If you're built like a marathon runner, this jacket will serve you well. If you're a C-cup and have any upper body muscle, forget it.
View Details: Marmot Tamarack Jacket - Women's
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
Tech Specs:
- Material:
- [membrane/laminate] MemBrain10 (2-layer); [shell] nylon; [lining] polyester WR
- Insulation:
- none
- Fabric Waterproof Rating:
- 20,000 mm
- Fabric Breathability Rating:
- 25,000 g/m˛
- Hood:
- yes, removable
- Fit:
- regular
- Center Back Length:
- 27.5 in
- Venting:
- underarm zip vents
- Powder Skirt:
- yes, removable
- Pockets:
- (external) 2 hand zip, 1 left sleeve zip, 1 chest zip, (internal) 1 mesh storage
- Seams:
- fully taped
- Liner-Compatible:
- yes
- Weight:
- 1 lb 1.8 oz
- Recommended Use:
- skiing, winter
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- lifetime
Change me.