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Marmot PreCip Rain Jacket - Men's

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The tried-and-true PreCip® jacket from Marmot is an all-season jacket that can be worn over a base layer or over an insulating layer when conditions turn a bit harsh.

PreCip is compressible enough to fit in a water bottle so it can travel easily with you anywhere; to the mountains, the city or overseas
Waterproof, breathable PreCip microporous coating keeps the rain out while letting sweat vapor works its way out; 100% taped seams to seal out the elements
Dry Touch™ finish with a dimensional print reduces condensation, eliminating that clammy feeling
Hood design allows full visibility with peripheral cord adjustment; rolls up into integral collar when not needed
PitZips™ allow built-up body moisture to escape
Angel-Wing Movement™ sleeves allow unrestricted range of motion
Pack Pockets™ allow easy access even with a pack on
DriClime® chin guard wicks away moisture and is soft against your skin
Double storm flap over zipper secures with rip-and-stick closures and features an elastic drawcord hem
Jacket has standard fit for easy layering

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Marmot PreCip Rain Jacket - Men's Customer Reviews

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Marmot PreCip Rain Jacket - Men's

3.7

(based on 120 reviews)

78%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Lightweight (109)
Breathable (67)
Durable (43)
Waterproof (36)
Comfortable (35)

Cons

Doesn't breathe (16)
Wears out quickly (13)
Not waterproof (12)
Not enough pockets (8)
Inadequate protection (6)

Best Uses

Wet weather (90)
Casual wear (50)
Hiking and camping (50)
Travel (13)
Cold / extreme (12)

- Fit:
- Feels too small
  
  Feels true to size
  
  95%
  (78 reviews)
  Feels too big
- Sizing:
- Feels too small
  
  Feels true to size
  
  94%
  (30 reviews)
  Feels too large
- Sleeve Length:
- Feels too short
  
  Feels true to length
  
  93%
  (76 reviews)
  Feels too long
- Chest Size:
- Feels too small
  
  Feels true to size
  
  94%
  (75 reviews)
  Feels too big

- Reviewer Profile:
- Avid adventurer (57), Casual/ recreational (45), Casual adventurer (14)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (13)

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Dec

2010

4.0

Great top layer

By SoCal Jason

from Los Angeles, CA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Comfortable
Lightweight
Windproof

Cons

Doesn't Breathe

Best Uses

Casual Wear
Hiking and Camping
Wet Weather

Comments about Marmot PreCip Rain Jacket - Men's:

I use this jacket as a top layer backpacking and around town when it rains.

It's been great keeping me dry in wet & windy weather. The hood fits well and the small brim is great. I also like being able to roll up the hood when not needed. It's loose fitting enough to wear my Patagonia down jacket under when hiking in freezing wet weather.

I think the fabric could be a bit more breathable. EVen with the pit vents open there's been times when I start to get that clamy wet feeling from sweating inside the jacket.

Overall the jacket has been great (even though it wasn't on sale when I got it), but still worth it. I would buy it again if something happens to mine.

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Dec

2010

3.0

Not great if you sweat a lot

By Will V.

from Chicago, IL

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Cheap
Durable
Lightweight
Water Resistant

Cons

Doesn't Breathe
Poor Fit

Best Uses

Casual Wear
Wet Weather

Comments about Marmot PreCip Rain Jacket - Men's:

I used this for an entire season of bicycling and cyclocommuting last winter (09-10). I tend to sweat a lot when I exercise, even in freezing temperatures, and I would always sweat inside this jacket like I was sitting in a sauna. The PreCip would be fine as a general rain jacket if I were not moving my body much. It also seems about one size larger than the tag size, which is great for layering bulky items underneath, but if you like a slimmer look, I recommend trying a size smaller than what you normally wear.

On the plus side, this jacket seemed durable enough, there were no issues during the season I wore it.

This season I decided to upgrade to a Marmot GoreTex jacket and I am much happier, it breathes much better, has an extra chest pocket, and has a more adjustable fit.

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Dec

2010

2.0

H2Yes

By Slickrock Bandit

from Porltand, OR

About Me Environmentalist

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Pros

Comfortable
Lightweight
Stylish

Cons

not waterproof

Best Uses

Comments about Marmot PreCip Rain Jacket - Men's:

I bought this jacket in December of 2008 when I was living in Northern Idaho. It seem to work fine over the course of the year in light drizzle/rain. But after I moved to Portland and was in a downpour for a few hours I was slightly wet on the inside. My wallet and phone that were in the pockets of the jacket were damp and the jacket itself was damp for hours. Not something I would want while backpacking. My two friends that were with me were dry as a bone in there rain jackets (North Face Venture and Mountain Hardware) that they have had for just as long. All they had to do was shake their jackets and they were dry. I ended up returning the jacket and bought the Patagonia Torrentshell.

I have the Marmot Precip pants and they seem to hold up pretty well.

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Dec

2010

5.0

Great jacket at a great price!

By Mike L

from Central Fl.

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Breathable
Comfortable
Great zippers
Lightweight
Stylish

Cons

Best Uses

Casual Wear
Hiking and Camping
Wet Weather

Comments about Marmot PreCip Rain Jacket - Men's:

Fantastic if you bought it for what it is-a light weight rain shell. This is not something for a hurricane or the arctic, it is however killer for the ever changing weather in Florida and South Ga!

Service and delivery comments:

Shipping was blinding fast! Could not be happier with the service!(big surprise-REI has always floored me with their service, be it online or in their stores-St Louis location rocks)

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Nov

2010

2.0

Just a shell

By Hiker80

from Leonardtown, MD

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Lightweight

Cons

Zipper Snags

Best Uses

Casual Wear
Wet Weather

Comments about Marmot PreCip Rain Jacket - Men's:

I bought this jacket to replace an older light stearns rain jacket that finally wore out from years of backcountry use. I was pretty excited when I bought this jacket off the website because marmot is a solid company in my eyes, and I was expecting this jacket to be a substantial upgrade. I have been sadly disappointed ever since. It is an incredibly simple jacket. There is absolute no liner, just that single layer of ripstop nylon. So while it may keep the rain out it feels cold and clammy on the skin. Needless to say even on cool windy days, and I mean 50's It is unpleasant to wear without a full-sleeve layer underneath. The material just doesn't feel comfortable against the skin. In addition, it is not a very good insulator even with a base layer. I'm not sure how it is as a rain jacket because every time I used it in the rain I was sweating so its hard to tell if it was rain or body moisture that made it so wet inside. Oh, the pitzips, there isn't even a mesh inside when you unzip them. Bottom Line: disappointment.

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Nov

2010

1.0

Here, have some pneumonia.

By nokoryous

from Myrtle Creek, OR

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Breathable
Lightweight
Stylish

Cons

not waterproof

Best Uses

Light rain

Comments about Marmot PreCip Rain Jacket - Men's:

I bought this immediately before boarding a plane for a 3 month stay in Ireland. While there, I walked 2 miles to and from my job every day, often in the constant Irish drizzle. In the lightest of rain it worked like a charm. But rain isn't usually that light. Once I took it on a tour of Giant's Causeway in the unbuffered, windy coastal downpour, I found myself shivering and soaking as water seeped through my "waterproof" shell.Now living in Oregon, I still have a lot of use for a rain jacket, but little use for this. I find it amazing that a $.10 trash bag is a more effective rain cover than this [$] piece of trash. And with zero insulation, what else are you paying for? Marmot has some other great products. Please buy them instead.

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Nov

2010

4.0

Great Rain Jacket For The Money

By thelosthiker

from Central Kentucky

About Me Professional/Guide

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Pros

Comfortable
Durable
Lightweight
Waterproof

Cons

Best Uses

Casual Wear
Hiking and Camping
Wet Weather

Comments about Marmot PreCip Rain Jacket - Men's:

I've had one of these for 4 years now and it hasn't let me down yet. For less than [$], you can't beat them. I've taken mine backpacking and hiking in some pretty rough conditions and it's came away unscathed. I've even used it as a light splash jacket while guiding on the river. It's light and packable enough to throw into a spare side pocket on a backpack or a drybag on your boat. It doesn't contain any sort of liner or insulation, but that's ok with me. If I need any sort of a liner or insulation, I just wear a fleece jacket under it, problem solved. My only gripe is when wearing this jacket in a car on a rainy day, when sitting down and pressing your back against the seat, the semi porous nature of the jacket allows a bit of moisture to come through. It was never enough to be a huge issue, just annoying at times. They made this jacket to be semi porous to allow most moisture to escape or breathe. However, when something else (in my case, a car seat) presses against the outside, it can sometimes seep in. This in no way affects any of its ability to shed or repel water in normal situations, just a funny side effect of the design. All the seams and DWR is still intact and working great, and I will probably purchase another one when this one wears out someday...but it'll be quite a few more years, mine still looks brand new!

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Nov

2010

3.0

Funky Features

By theilluminati

from Chico, CA

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Cheap
Lightweight
Waterproof

Cons

Bad pocket design
Hood sucks
Not Windproof
Poor Fit

Best Uses

Casual Wear

Comments about Marmot PreCip Rain Jacket - Men's:

The hood did not pack into itself very well. Very poor design! It left a "pocket" where stuff/debris/moisture would accumulate if the hood was "rolled into itself."
The two front zipper pockets were placed unusually high on the front sides of the jacket leaving an uncomfortable feeling pressing against the wrist area (due to me wanting to push my hands further down into the pockets, but unable to).

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Oct

2010

5.0

You get what you pay for!

By Fredrock516

from Bellingham, Wa.

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Breathable
Comfortable
Lightweight
Warm
Windproof

Cons

Best Uses

Casual Wear
Cold Weather
Hiking and Camping
Wet Weather

Comments about Marmot PreCip Rain Jacket - Men's:

Marmot has really perfected the simple and basic wind/rain shell with the Precip jacket. It does everything it's supposed to, it blocks wind and rain, weighs next to nothing and packs down to a very small size. You can even roll it up and stuff it into the hood to use as a pillow.

People often ask me why I am willing to pay so much for products like this at a place like REI when "comparable" products are available elsehwere for so much less.

Well, not only is this an excellent jacket, but a company like Marmot guarantees their product, FOR LIFE.

Case in point: I bought my first Precip in 2002 and got a good deal of life out of it, but eventually the NCL began to de-laminate in the neck/hood area. I contacted Marmot, was given a return auth number and received a brand new Precip jacket back in the mail, 8 years after the original purchase, with no questions asked !! THAT is why I will never scrimp when it comes to outdoor products. It's worth it to me to have that kind of confidence and assurance from a company.

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Oct

2010

1.0

Not what I expected

By walkinjim

from Olympia, WA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Comfortable
Lightweight

Cons

not waterproof

Best Uses

Casual Wear

Comments about Marmot PreCip Rain Jacket - Men's:

Living in western WA, I needed something lightweight and waterproof. It is lightweight. It is NOT waterproof. Just finished a 4 mi walk in moderate rain and got thoroughly wet under the jacket.