Marmot  Minimalist Pertex Jacket - Men's

I really wanted to like this jacket, as I’ve had good luck with my Marmot outerwear over the years, but it doesn’t keep the rain out. My first outing was in some light to moderate rainfall, and within 15 minutes I could see dark spots on the fabric where rain was getting through. After an hour, I returned home and found that my inner jacket was pretty soaked. I know this isn’t Gore-Tex, but my previous $50 REI rain jacket lasted a lot longer than that. It seems otherwise well constructed and I love the sumac color I got, but I’m pretty disappointed overall.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Having owned and thoroughly enjoyed a Marmot soft shell jacket for years, choosing them for my new lightweight rain shell was an absolute no-brainer. This jacket has totally lived up to the brand's reputation. The color and style look great whether I am out on my bike or just walking around downtown. Functionally, it checks every box: the water-resistant zippers are very convenient, easy to pull, and completely leakproof (my cell phone approved). The fabric sheds heavy rain easily, and the entire shell is impressively lightweight and packable. If you need a versatile, dependable layer that smoothly bridges the gap between active and casual wear, this is it.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I bought this jacket right before a trip to Ireland and I'm super happy I did. The material did a great job of keeping me dry but also cool and comfortable. My first time using Pertex, which in my opinion has a more premium feel compared to Gortex which I'm used to. I also really liked that the jacket was extremely packable and light could be folded into the hood which made it easy to take with me. I'm not very careful with my things and this jacket stood up to the test as it still looks brand new after 2 weeks of heavy use.

Bought as a gift for the hubby. His old Marmot rain jacket was starting to peel off the coating around the neck, seems this slightly more expensive version and 5 years newer should be good for our hiking trips. Really like the water proof zippers on pockets and the front zip, much improved over the fabric layover on his old jacket. He liked the color combination of the two blues. Seems the fabric is much better this time around. Can’t wait to test it in a rain storm somewhere in the world

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Minimalist jacket used to be made out of Goretex. I was a bit disappointed when I saw that this was Pertex instead. It's not as heavy or as water resistant. But I figured this out before I purchased the jacket and I was willing to try. I really love the Pertex jacket. It's a different animal, but great nonetheless. I want it mostly to take to the ocean where it's damp and windy. I often also have to stow it in my already full backpack. This jacket does all those things better than my Goretex version. I have both and I'm happy I have both. This was definitely a great buy.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This jacket is everything I hoped it would be. Not only is it lighweight and packable, the combination of the pit zips, loose waist hemline and velcro wrist closures makes it as breathable as any rain jacket I've owned. Works well in the wet and is more than sufficient as a wind barrier. The fabric also resists wrinkles really well too. The Navy Blue color is classy looking making it function equally well for a night on the town as a day on the run or trail. The only test remaining will be the test of time.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I got this to serve as a reasonably lightweight shell for 3-season hiking and backpacking with the hope that it would be light and packable enough to easily carry, but robust and waterproof enough to handle heavy and potentially driving rainy conditions for at least a little while. So far, easy to carry and handles light to moderate rain well - but have not been out in conditions that test its limits.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I needed a light weight, packable raincoat that besides being waterproof needed to also be breathable since it can be a little hot and humid in South Texas. I did some extensive research before selecting this jacket, and it got a full test run during some recent heavy rain. I really liked the arm pit zips that allow me to stay dry inside the jacket too! I am very happy with my purchase!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Very nice. Love the large arm pit zips. The side pockets are deep and perfect for backpack. The hood adjustment keeps the hood secure to my forehead. Its very light weight and very packable. I pack it into the side pocket. I wouldn't mind if Marmot would have designed it with inside pocket zip but it fits perfect. Very happy with it.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The day the jacket showed up there was torrential downpour. The jacket was awesome and kept me completely dry with excellent breathability. I use the jacket for field work, and it packs down very small and compact and is very lightweight. Excited to see the durability along the seals in particular over the years.