Marmot DriClime Jacket

This is the best jacket I have ever owned. It's warmer than you expect, softer than I could have dreamed, fits fantastically, and is amazingly wind resistant. It almost makes me sad that it's summer right now because I can't find any excuse to wear it! This jacket is almost perfect for hiking, backpacking, cycling, hanging out, walking the dog, and just about any outdoor activity you enjoy. The only word of caution, I bought the Radiate color and in the pictures above it appears as golden- it's actually a great orange. I was surprised that it didn't match the picture but the orangey color is awesome!

As others have said, they take a little bit of getting used to (1/2 hour of running), then they are amazing! They have kept me blister-free in shoes that were blister-prone and have protected my little piggies from uneven and slightly long toe-nails! I have not found them to wear too quickly (though I have WAY too many socks in my rotation) and would say that they are neither "race-day lite" nor "thor-lo thick": they are perfect for every day runs, walking around, biking, and anything that will keep you on your feet for a while (like ultras).

I bought this jacket in June. It's July and I've worn it hiking, biking, and running errands around town. The color is great (Radiate is definitely more orangey in person than on the screen, or at least MY screen) and it works well in light rain or for short bursts in a downpour, but I wouldn't rely on it as my own rain protection. It's pretty wind-resistant, though. True to fit, well-made, etc., like you'd expect from Marmot.

I love this jacket. The fit is great, it's incredibly versatile, and it's light. I have used it as a baselayer, mid-layer, and outer layer. The inside is nice and soft against the skin. ONLY drawback is the non-zippered pockets : I get concerned that I'll lose things out of them. Oh, a drawstring at the waist would also be nice. But even with these two small issues, I'll be buying another one when mine wears out!

I love the Marmot DriClime series. this jacket is a little more of a heavyweight than the windshirt and does everything Marmot promises it will. I love it for light rain and / or aerobic activities (running, backpacking, etc.) or even as a mid-layer in the mountains since it wicks like mad. I even wear it around town too because it looks so fabulous. I should have bought 2 of them.

5 stars - "Love it" is what my sister-in-law thought of this jacket. She's not an outdoors person certainly not a backpacker but she always compliments me on my outdoor clothing since that's all I wear now. If you look at the specs and description you'll find this jacket an excellent gift for people you love that aren't outdoor types.