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Marmot Minimalist Jacket - Men's

Marmot Minimalist Jacket - Men's description

Marmot created the Men's Minimalist Jacket to meet the demands of weight-obsessed alpine climbers who need full-weather protection at running-shell weight.

Bottom Line: Lose pack weight with help from the Marmot Men's Minimalist Jacket.

Purchased this coat for a June camping trip (BONAROO!) in Tennessee. This is supposed to be the lightest, best breathing Gore-Tex you can buy, and you won't find it cheaper than this. I was impressed with how well the jacket vented my body heat, but disappointed by the liner that accomplished this. The liner is rubber-like so it doesn't feel good against your skin on a warm, wet night. This forced me to wear a long-sleeve shirt underneath the coat (or have wet forearms), despite it being 65 degrees. The outside of the shell worked perfectly, it beads water like plastic! This is the first piece of Marmot outerwear I have ever owned, but I expect this jacket to last for many years. I trust Marmot because pro-guides trust Marmot. I ski 30 days a years at the resorts in Summit County, CO and I see as many outdoor professionals wearing Marmot as The North Face or any other brand.I can't promise it will last forever, but it's dry, cool, and light.

It's a great jacket but does not have a double slider front zipper, and the front pockets are down low where a hip belt from a pack is right over them. Marmot typically puts those front pockets at chest height. Why they did not do that this time I am not sure.... is it designed for walking around some college campus.......? Too bad, it's a tough light weight jacket.....