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Marmot PreCip Jacket - Men's
The Marmot PreCip Jacket has undergone a transformation for 2005. If you've loved your past waterproof PreCips, you'll be blown away by this year's upgraded version. The fifth generation of PreCip is 50% more waterproof and 20% more breathable thanks to the improved PreCip fabric construction and 2-layer Dry Touch technology. You'll stay drier than if you'd stayed in the car when you're wearing your PreCip. Other improvements include cleaner zipper lines, and smaller seams. The hood has been redesigned as an integration with the collar, and can roll up when not in use. The PitZips, seam taping, and relaxed fit remain staples of the PreCip's construction. It's ideal for hiking, warm weather ski touring, and camping in wet conditions.
$98.95 
Marmot Precip Jacket
The Marmot Precip Jacket lives up to its hype. I am very pleased with its construction and comfort. The pit zips provide great ventilation while involved in any outdoor activity. I purchased the electric blue even though it looked more like a baby blue on the website. Fortunately, I like this shade of blue better than the baby blue pictured.
The Marmot Precip Jacket
I am very pleased with this jacket; as usual the unbiased views and comments made by your web-site enabled me to select this jacket with ease. The jacket really stands up to its name, recently on a trip to the Smokey Mountains it kept me comfortable and dry on a very wet weekend. Definitely Recommended.
I swear by my precip
The biggest factor for me is light weight and compressibility. I love the fact that I can fit this thing in my camelbak and barely notice it's there. I’ve weathered a few pretty nasty storms in this jacket, and have always stayed dry. The breathabillity could be a little better, but all in all I think this is a great jacket for a good price.
Marmot PreCip Jacket
Jacket is great even in warm weather!! Love the pit zips!! I would REALLY like to see them add another 2 inches to the length. (another once?) I only use a full rain suit on exposed ridges and in real extended downpours, so another 2 inches would help keep pockets and butt dry in lighter rains on sheltered trails with regular pants or shorts.
No ventilation, not enough pockets.
The Precip was a little too flimsy and not enough pockets. No ventilation, either. I ended up getting the Marmot Oracle, instead.
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