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Marmot Minimalist Rain Jacket - Men's

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When saving weight is critical to your mission, choose the Marmot Minimalist jacket. It's made with Gore-Tex® PacLite® and weighs a mere 15 oz.

2.5-layer Gore-Tex PacLite is engineered specifically to be light, packable and more breathable than other 2- or 3-layer Gore-Tex fabrics
Lack of need for a separate lining allows fabric to be light and compact; combines durable wind- and waterproofness with exceptional breathability
Micro seam allowances increase breathability and suppleness, and save weight; all seams are sealed for complete protection
Laminated, mini stormflap protects front zipper; chin guard protects from zipper abrasion
Pit zippers allow built-up body moisture to escape
Adjustable hood, drawcord hem and asymmetric rip-and-stick adjustable cuffs add protection
Marmot Minimalist jacket features Angel-Wing™ Movement construction for unhindered range of motion

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Marmot Minimalist Rain Jacket - Men's Customer Reviews

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Marmot Minimalist Rain Jacket - Men's

4.4

(based on 9 reviews)

88%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Waterproof (7)
Lightweight (6)
Breathable (5)
Comfortable (5)
Windproof (4)

Cons

Best Uses

Wet weather (6)
Casual wear (4)
Hiking and camping (4)

- Fit:
- Feels too small
  
  Feels true to size
  
  83%
  (5 reviews)
  Feels too big
- Sleeve Length:
- Feels too short
  
  Feels true to length
  
  100%
  (6 reviews)
  Feels too long
- Chest Size:
- Feels too small
  
  Feels true to size
  
  67%
  (4 reviews)
  Feels too big

- Was this a gift?:
- No (6)

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Jun

2013

4.0

Great rain shell!

By Stan the recovering carnivore

from Bellingham, WA

About Me Environmentalist

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Pros

Breathable
Comfortable
Lightweight
Stylish
Warm
Waterproof
Windproof

Cons

Cuff Velcro Comes Undone

Best Uses

Casual Wear
Hiking and Camping
Wet Weather

Comments about Marmot Minimalist Rain Jacket - Men's:

Great shell. Fair price. Would have had a 5 star rating if not for minor glitch of having to re-Velcro the sleeve cuffs. Otherwise, great stuff.

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May

2013

(0 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

3.0

Design by committee?

By Kayakdog

from South Carolina

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Breathable
Lightweight
Waterproof

Cons

Poor Fit

Best Uses

Wet Weather

Comments about Marmot Minimalist Rain Jacket - Men's:

The Minimalist with Paclite Gore-Tex is light, keeps rain out, breathes fairly well, and is nicely constructed -- like most everything else -- by our dear comrades in China.

So why do I grouse? Well, as a mere "medium", 5'8", 165 pound fit male perhaps someone can tell me why I have to buy a size "large" to keep the shoulders of this jacket from digging into my armpits after heavy summer layering with a t-shirt? Marmot's twenty something year old customer service rep can't. I asked.

From flawed sizing to smaller irritation: why is a silly little metal snap button added to the bottom front of the jacket to secure the storm flap over the non-reversible zipper? Equally reliable velcro is used at the top of the storm flap. Please, Marmot, one or the other, metal snaps or velcro.

And, Marmot, consider adding a little more volume to your jackets. If I had wanted to purchase pencil necked geek clothing, I'd have purchased Patagonia.

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May

2013

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Best Rain Jacket Ever.

By MikeCa

from Schaumburg, Illinois

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Breathable
Comfortable
Durable
Lightweight
Stylish
Waterproof

Cons

Best Uses

Casual Wear
Wet Weather

Comments about Marmot Minimalist Rain Jacket - Men's:

I work outside and needed a good rain jacket. This turned out to be a great rain jacket. This rain jacket is light enough that you can wear a t-shirt underneath in the summer and warmer layers underneath in colder weather. I highly recommend this if your looking for a rain jacket. Well worth the money. Best rain jacket I've ever owned. Nice cell phone pocket on the chest and velcro to close tight around the wrists. Runs a little small. I normally wear an XL, but got the XXL and it fits perfect!

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Apr

2013

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Seems Great...

By satom

from Columbia, MO

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Pros

Breathable
Comfortable
Lightweight
Waterproof
Windproof

Cons

Questionable Durability

Best Uses

Hiking and Camping
Wet Weather

Comments about Marmot Minimalist Rain Jacket - Men's:

Purchased this jacket new for a camping trip in the Redwoods. With less rain than expected; the jacket was subjected to casual use and light steady rain for approx. 15hrs. It kept me dry and comfortable and I was generally pleased with its performance.

However, upon inspection after this single use, the seam taping along the zipper interior began to peel away. I found this quite disappointing, especially given the price of the item.

Service and delivery comments:

I returned the jacket to Marmot at my expense and requested an exchange. FIVE weeks later...I have yet to hear from Marmot or receive a jacket.

Further disappointment.
Most expensive jacket I've never used.

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Apr

2013

5.0

Very Happy with the Marmot Minimalist!

By Skylark63

from Asheville, NC

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Pros

Breaths Well
Light weight
Nice Fit
Waterproof

Cons

None yet

Best Uses

Comments about Marmot Minimalist Rain Jacket - Men's:

I got to put this jacket to use as soon as I bought it and was impressed with it right away. Since then I've had a chance to wear it with just a t-shirt as well layering it over a t-shirt, long sleeve t-shirt and wool shirt in a hard rain and stayed warm and dry without working up a sweat. I've had other Gore Tex jackets, high and low end, and have never felt as comfortable as I have in this one. I generally wear a Large but went with and X-Large so I could layer and it fits well with or without layering.

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Feb

2013

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Watch my VIDEO REVIEW ON YOUTUBE!

By ReviewOutdoorGear

from Spokane, WA

About Me Practical, Stylish

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Pros

100 Waterproof
Looks good
Waterfall Proof
Well Built

Cons

Hood Doesn't Hide

Best Uses

Backpacking
Outdoors
Over A Warm Layer
Rainy Day

Comments about Marmot Minimalist Rain Jacket - Men's:

Watch my YouTube review, I even get under the waterfall!
Great coat, no complaints except that the hood doesn't roll up into the collar, but even that is just to cut down on the weight.

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Dec

2012

(4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

What a shell!

By OwlOnWheels

from Portland, OR

About Me Explorer

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Pros

Durability
Great Fit
Weight

Cons

Best Uses

Cycling
Hiking
Mountaineering

Comments about Marmot Minimalist Rain Jacket - Men's:

I've been looking for a rain jacket for quiet some time and found that the Marmot Minimalist Jacket is the, somewhat affordable, and right match for my needs. I must say that this jacket blocks wind perfectly, and if layered right underneath you will stay warm in gusty cold times between 20°F and low sub zero temperatures - Seriously! Especially if you are moving a lot this jackets, will not disappoint you. Long arm pit vents allow for great breathability, and although it wasn't designed for biking in - I found it to be quiet nice and comfortable. It isn't extra long in the back, but I'm not a fan of that any wayways. The chest pocket is quiet large, my Samsung Note 2 fits inside with even more room to spare and since the zipper is taped, this pocket stays truly dry; whereas, the two hand pockets are not and will not stay 100% dry in downpour-uses for over an hour. Sadly, the main zipper is not taped either and only protected by a flap with a few velcro parts. This really is the only complaint I have, since small amounts of water seep through in an extended time in the wet. The jacket will ceep you dry, comfortable, and warm if needed. In my opinion, if you plan on being outside for the entire day or even longer you should expect to get a little wet anyways. Water will not come through if you're out walking for 1-2 hours. When cycling, water might come through even after 30 min, depending on wind and amount of rain.
With a base and mid layer underneath, I felt nice, warm, and stayed dry going dh-skiing all day long. The lower drawcord help a lot to keep the heat in, and most snow out. With just a baselayer underneath, the jacket felt comfortable while riding 100miles to the coast in a, wet, late-fall tour - on climbs and when it didn't rain I could easily open or close the arm pit vents with one hand, allowing me fast and comfortable control of my temperature. What else can I say? It looks great! Several people complimented me on this rain jacket. It packs down to a size of ~a half loaf of bread. I'm wearing size L, am 5'11", 210lb, athletic built and the jacket fits well, not bulky, with enough room for layering. Also, the hood is large enough to go over my bike and mountaineering helmet and is adjustable for comfortable use without a helmet. Had the jacket for 10 months now, no signs of wear, although I have put it through a lot of bushwhacking. Enjoy!

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May

2012

(6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Best Goretex Jacket for the Money

By Mike the backpacker

from Minneapolis, MN

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Comfortable
Lightweight
Waterproof
Windproof

Cons

Best Uses

Casual Wear
Cold Weather
Extreme Conditions
Hiking and Camping
Skiing/Snowboarding
Wet Weather

Comments about Marmot Minimalist Rain Jacket - Men's:

Best jacket for the money. Here is why:

1) Zipper flaps: Regardless of what manufactors say, "water tight" zips are not waterproof. They will leak over time. This jacekt has a flap but also has a seam that runs vertically along the inner flap that keep water from getting to you.

2) Pockets are sealed and taped with goretex from the inside. You could fill your pockets with water and it would not reach you.

3) Minimal seams: There are only a few seams so the jacket ends up being more breathable.

This is the best goretex jacket on the market for the money. If you are looking to keep totally dry and want to breath in temps at 70 degrees or below (no goretex jacket breaths above about 70 degrees as it requires a temperture differential to breath) then this is the jacket for you.

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May

2012

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Lightweight and comfortable

By TheMightyFinn

from Finland

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Breathable
Comfortable
Lightweight
Stylish
Waterproof
Windproof

Cons

Poor Fit

Best Uses

Casual Wear
Golf
Hiking and Camping
Wet Weather

Comments about Marmot Minimalist Rain Jacket - Men's:

I like this jacket. The sizing was a bit off since XL was too small and XXL is a bit too big (around chest/stomach) for me. In any case, the jacket is really comfortable and lightweight and holds rain well. The only thing I don't like in this jacket is the left-handed zipper.