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If you hike, backpack or do light-duty climbing, you'll love the waterproof, breathable Marmot Oracle jacket. In fact, you'll love it even if you don't!

Marmot Oracle offers great coverage and a comfortable fit with durable stretch fabric in key movement areas; it works best when light weight is more important than durability
MemBrain® Strata™ 2.5 waterproof, breathable laminate reduces internal condensation to effectively increase your comfort range without weighing you down
All seams are microstitched and seam taped to ensure a durable, fully protective jacket
Stiff-brimmed storm hood with Cranium Cord adjustment for unhindered peripheral vision; hood zips off or can be rolled away into collar
Full-length, 2-way front zipper is protected by a stormflap on the outside and backed inside to protect from wind penetration
Soft DriClime® lines the collar, cuffs and chin guard
PitZips™ allow excellent ventilation control
Battening down the hatches is easy with the elastic drawcord hem and rip-and-stick adjustable cuffs
Features Mesh Pack Pockets™ and zip chest pocket, plus an inside security pocket and mesh water bottle pocket
Stretch anatomic articulation and Angel-wing Movement® sleeves allow comfortable, unrestricted range of motion
Designed to fit over fleece or soft shells

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Marmot Oracle Rain Jacket - Men's Customer Reviews

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Marmot Oracle Rain Jacket - Men's

4.3

(based on 19 reviews)

94%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Lightweight (17)
Comfortable (16)
Breathable (15)
Warm (8)
Durable (5)

Cons

Best Uses

Wet weather (18)
Casual wear (14)
Hiking and camping (13)
Cold / extreme (7)
Extreme conditions (3)

- Fit:
- Feels too small
  
  Feels true to size
  
  94%
  (17 reviews)
  Feels too big
- Sleeve Length:
- Feels too short
  
  Feels true to length
  
  94%
  (15 reviews)
  Feels too long
- Chest Size:
- Feels too small
  
  Feels true to size
  
  94%
  (16 reviews)
  Feels too big

- Reviewer Profile:
- Avid adventurer (8), Casual/ recreational (8), Casual adventurer (3)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (6)

REVIEWS

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Feb

2009

(17 of 18 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Functional Jacket

By Flyhack

from Ann Arbor, Michigan

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Pros

Breathable
Comfortable
Lightweight
Warm

Cons

Not Enough Pockets or Features

Best Uses

Cold Weather
Wet Weather

Comments about Marmot Oracle Rain Jacket - Men's:

I bought this on sale [...] and I have to say that when I took it out of the package, I couldn't believe I paid so much for a rain jacket. I found later it was much more than that. It is well suited as a cold weather shell. The zippers look flimsy and can bind at first, but you get used to them and they do break in a bit. I admit I am a large guy but within the size requirements I ordered. The jacket is very good for reaching and doesn't ride up or bind like others can. I had full range of motion. It felt less than roomy in the chest, shoulders and especially the arms. I am thick from years of weight training and it could use some extra cut in these areas. Heavy layers make it too tight. The good news is that you don't need heavy layers. I gave it the extreme Michigan weather test since January and am quite pleased with it's performance so far. I hiked for hours last weekend in mid 20's with only a poly, a wool layer and this jacket. I was toasty and dry. Anything in the 30's and up just needs a long sleeved shirt as a layer. It is very lightweight and packable and if you get inside for a while it seems to breathe enough combined with the pit zips to keep you from sweating. Needs a bigger chest pocket to stuff gloves and a hat and the mesh pocket material seems to latch onto things I place in them. I am very happy with this purchase.

Nov

2009

(15 of 15 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Exactly right for a wide range of needs

By PA dave

from Palo Alto, Ca

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Pros

Breathable
Comfortable
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Cold Weather
Hiking and Camping
Travel
Wet Weather

Comments about Marmot Oracle Rain Jacket - Men's:

I travel far and wide for business, but I like to get outdoors, wherever I am. I need a jacket that packs small and light and covers everything except perhaps the coldest of winter venues. Paired with layers of thermal undershirts and sweaters, this jacket does well at least down to freezing temperature with moderate wind, or colder in still air.

That's the luggage part. I also wear it all the time here at home. Today's hike was windy, rainy, temperatures in the mid 40s(F). I stowed wallet and keys in the inside zipped pocket where they would stay dry and not get lost. The trail varied minute by minute: exposed or sheltered, into the wind or with the wind, uphill or down, rain or no rain -- and minute by minute I needed to adjust the weather features of the jacket.

I had no gloves, but the sleeves are long enough that I sheltered my hands by pulling them up into the sleeves. When the wind chill became excessive, I pulled the velcro sleeve straps tight. That was enough to avoid the need to put my hands in my pockets.

When it was only raining, I put the hood up loose, to let air circulate. When the wind got vicious, I tightened up the drawstrings to snug the hood up against my face. You need to study how the drawstrings work with the jacket off, but once you understand it, it's easy to adjust them on the go, even wearing gloves. And the drawstrings really do the job.

The jacket offers a wider range of options than I needed. On the sheltered uphills, I considered unzipping the armpits, but it really wasn't that warm today. On the other hand, it also wasn't cold enough to snap the storm flap at the waist and tighten up the waist drawstring.

On such a day, it's too much to say I was comfortable, but I certainly wasn't wet or cold, and it was great to be able to adapt so easily to the quickly varying conditions of the trail. For its size, weight, quality and versatility, it's hard to imagine doing any better than this.

Jan

2009

(13 of 15 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

PERFECT RAIN JACKET

By mudslideAT

from AT

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Pros

Durable
Good Fit
Lightweight

Cons

Does Not Breathe

Best Uses

Wet Weather

Comments about Marmot Oracle Rain Jacket - Men's:

I just recently used this jacket on sections of the AT. It was perfect for the rainy days, and also can double as a jacket to keep you warm at nights. Very lightweight. The arm pit ventilation is key when you start to sweat. Obviously a con of the jacket is that it doesn't breathe, but its a rain jacket...What do you expect??

Apr

2009

(8 of 8 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

The Best

By Bradford

from Dallas

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Pros

Breathable
Comfortable
Lightweight
Stylish
Warm

Cons

Best Uses

Casual Wear
Cold Weather
Hiking and Camping
Wet Weather

Comments about Marmot Oracle Rain Jacket - Men's:

Spent a weekend camping in the rain. Stayed warm and dry. Lots of pockets. Quality construction. I spend about 30 days a year camping with the Boy Scouts.

Aug

2009

(7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Hot Dog!

By ZenPolo

from Philmont NM

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Pros

Breathable
Comfortable
Durable
Lightweight
Warm
Windproof

Cons

Best Uses

Cold Weather
Extreme Conditions
Hiking and Camping
Wet Weather

Comments about Marmot Oracle Rain Jacket - Men's:

Have 1 year under the hood with this awesome rain jacket. I use a MHW monkey jacket for cold layering and not a peek of wind gets inside. Just came back from NorTier and this jacket was durable and perfect as a single layer. Great investment to date and breasthes perfectly in humid condtions

Feb

2009

(7 of 8 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

new and improved

By jedder

from Seattle, WA

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Pros

Breathable
Comfortable
Warm

Cons

Best Uses

Casual Wear
Hiking and Camping
Skiing/Snowboarding
Wet Weather

Comments about Marmot Oracle Rain Jacket - Men's:

I brought back an Oracle jacket I bought 3 years ago because the zipper had failed. I was told repairing the zipper would be almost the cost of the jacket and I received a refund.

In looking at jackets at REI and other retailers, I ended up with the same product! The two problems I had with the original jacket had been corrected--the wrist closure was now one piece (the other delaminated) and the zipper lining that constantly snagged the zipper had been removed. Otherwise, the jacket seems to be a great mix of wind and waterproofing, good styling, and just the right weight, particularly as a final layer.

Dec

2009

(5 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

3.0

Great waterproofing, poor durability

By ENW

from Seattle, WA

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Pros

Breathable
Lightweight
Waterproof

Cons

Wears Out Quickly

Best Uses

Casual Wear
Hiking and Camping
Wet Weather

Comments about Marmot Oracle Rain Jacket - Men's:

Incredible waterproofing out of the box. I thought that this would be the jacket that I would be wearing for a few years based on the initial impression. It breathes really well, is pretty light and as mentioned very waterproof.

The only spot that disappointed me was durability. I went up for a hard day of skiing (about 9 hours of use time) and found that when I got back, the stretchable fabric section on the front of the shoulder was wearing pretty bad from my pack straps. The lower section was immaculate, but the stretchy fabric just got totally trashed.

This jacket is probably a pretty hot ticket for running, light hiking, or casual rain wear; just not heavy activities like climbing, backpacking, or alpine touring.

I am 5'11", 160lb and a medium was a good fit.

Dec

2009

(5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Amazing Jacket

By Fyrmedic707

from Bay Area, CA

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Pros

Breathable
Comfortable
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Casual Wear
Wet Weather

Comments about Marmot Oracle Rain Jacket - Men's:

This jacket is amazing. I looked all over for a lightweight jacket that would be waterproof and hold up to strong rain, yet breathe enough for me to hike around. This jacket did that and more.

This jacket had the ultimate test. First of all, it made an amazing trip to South America, and held up flawlessly for 3 weeks of abuse. This thing breathes great, packs down to a very small size, and has a great zip off hood. Second part of our "test" was Iguazu Falls in Argentina. This Jacket had to endure some of the heaviest rainfall I have ever seen in my life. I was wearing this jacket with a t-shirt underneath. After about 3 hours of heavy, heavy rainforest rain, my t-shirt was still completely dry underneath. This was while we hiked around the falls. The jacket was breathing enough for me. Also, a little crack in the pit zips helped fight the jungle humidity, while still keeping me (and my camera) dry.

I am very very happy with this Jacket. My friend who was on the trip as well, had the same jacket and he was very very happy too!

Sep

2009

(5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Good jacket bad sizing

By Raulvc19

from Konstanz Germany

About Me Casual Adventurer

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Pros

Breathable
Comfortable
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Casual Wear
Wet Weather

Comments about Marmot Oracle Rain Jacket - Men's:

I use the Jacket to go everywere a very good jacket if its raining, it's the best I've had for rain no water is going to stop you, my problem was the size I advice you buy a smaller one thar you regular size cause it feels to big specialy in the sleeve length, if you are buying ask for a smaller one and belive me you are going to be verry satisfied...

Mar

2009

(5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Nice Rain Jacket

By Hope Valley Hiker

from Hope Valley, RI

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Pros

Breathable
Comfortable
Durable
Lightweight
Stylish

Cons

Best Uses

Casual Wear
Extreme Conditions
Hiking and Camping
Wet Weather

Comments about Marmot Oracle Rain Jacket - Men's:

A nice all around jacket that I can put over my soft shell when the weather turns a little nastier. The pit zips are a nice addition over the older versions. The hood which can be rolled up into the collar or zipped off is another feature that I like about this jacket. [...] I'm glad I did because it is all and more for what I expected of this jacket.