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Marmot Guides Down Sweater

Men's Clothing > Jackets & VestsRated: ***** by 19 reviews. Also available for: Women, Girls

Mountain Gear

Keep warm in a classic, puffy goose down jacket the next time you head out on a frosty, cold-weather adventure by pulling on Marmot's Guides Down Sweater. While 650-fill goose down insulates you from the cold, DWR-coated fabric sheds light precipitation and elastic cuffs and drawcord keep drafts out and your body heat in. Specifications based on size Large.

Features:

  • Keep winds at bay with the adjustable Velcro and elastic cuffs, elastic drawcord hem, and wind flap behind the front zipper
  • Move your arms to climb, ski, or lift your mountain bike out of the car rack - Angel-Wing Movement construction ensures your full range of motion
  • Shun precip and sweat with the shell's durable water repellent coating while a moisture-wicking DriClime-lined collar and chinguard prevent an itchy, sweaty neck
  • Tuck yourself into the best natural insulator - 650-fill goose down - and spend the day in complete warmth and comfort
  • When you don't need your coat, pack it down into its own inside zippered stuff sack pocket
  • When you're without your gloves, warm your hands in the zippered handwarmer pockets

Paragon Sports

Our well-balanced down sweater exudes our roots in down protection: perfect warmth, perfect weight, perfect features for a gamut of cold weather needs.

Features:

  • Adjustable Velcro/Elastic Cuffs Combination of Velcro and Elastic for Comfort and Adjustability
  • Angel-Wing Movement Allows Full Range of Motion in Arms so Jacket Doesn't Ride Up
  • DriClime Lined Collar and Chin Guard Moisture Wicking Fabric for Comfort Around Your Neck and Face
  • Elastic Draw Cord Hem For Adjustability in Serious Weather
  • Inside Zip Stuff Sack Pocket Allows You to Stuff the Whole Thing in its Own Pocket
  • Insulation Material: 650 Fill Goose Down
  • Lining Material: Eclipse 1.5 oz 100% Nylon WR
  • Main Material: Ardent 1.6 oz 100% Polyester Ripstop DWR
  • Weight: 1 lb 6 ozs / 624 g
  • Wind Flap Behind Front Zipper Protects Against Drafts
  • Zippered Handwarmer Pockets Soft Fabric to Warm Hands

Altrec

Whether you are skiing, belaying at the local crag or sitting around a campfire, Marmot's Guides Down Sweater for Men offers the warmth and durability you have come to expect from Marmot. 650-fill down insulates while the DriClime® lined collar, Zipper Wind Flip and draw cord waist keep the warm air in and the cold air out. Angle Wing Movement™ lets you stretch your arms without risking your jacket riding up.

Features:

  • Adjustable Velcro/Elastic Cuffs
  • Angel-Wing Movement™
  • DriClime Lined Collar and Chin Guard
  • Elastic Draw Cord Hem
  • Inside Zip Stuff Sack Pocket
  • Insulation Material: 650 Fill Goose Down
  • Lining Material: Eclipse 1.5 oz 100% Nylon WR
  • Main Material: Ardent 1.6 oz 100% Polyester Ripstop DWR
  • Weight: 1 lb 6 ozs / 624 g
  • Wind Flap Behind Front Zipper
  • Zippered Handwarmer Pockets

Rock/Creek Outfitters

The Guides Down Sweater by Marmot is a 650 fill goose down jacket built to endure the elements and keep you incredibly warm through out the winter. Designed to be a total comfort package with a DriClime lined collar and chin guard that wicks moisture around most vulnerable places to keep you comfortable and dry. A wind flap behind the front zipper and a shaped hem-dropped tail ensures you stay protected against nasty drafts.
An inside zip stuff sack pocket helps to make the Guides Down Sweater more travel friendly and its articulated sleeves design reduces excess fabric to improve mobility.

Features:

  • Adjustable Velcro/Elastic Cuffs
  • Angel-Wing Movement
  • DriClime Lined Collar and Chin Guard
  • Elastic Draw Cord Hem
  • Inside Zip Stuff Sack Pocket
  • Wind Flap Behind Front Zipper
  • Zippered Handwarmer Pockets

SummitHut.com

The Guides Down Sweater from Marmot is a refined classic: simple, lightweight, compact insulation that guides carry with them almost everywhere they go.

Features:

  • Angel-Wing Movement and articulated sleeves provide freedom of movement without the jacket riding up
  • DriClime lined collar and chin guard for better comfort when the jacket is worn fully zipped
  • Elastic drawcord hem provides more protection in serious weather
  • Reinforced shoulders for being worn with a pack, and reinforced elbows to protect this high use area
  • The jacket stuffs down into an inside zip stuff sack pocket for easy packability
  • Wind flap behind front zipper to keep breezes from chilling you
  • Zippered handwarmer pockets

Campsaver.com

The Marmot Guides Down Sweater exudes our roots in down protection: perfect warmth, perfect weight, perfect features for a gamut of cold weather needs.

Features:

  • Adjustable Velcro®/Elastic Cuffs Combination of Velcro and Elastic for Comfort and Adjustability
  • Angel-Wing Movement™ Allows Full Range of Motion in Arms so Jacket Doesn't Ride Up
  • DriClime lined collar and chin guard moisture wicking fabric for comfort around your neck and face
  • Elastic draw cord hem for adjustability in serious weather
  • Inside zip stuff sack pocket allows you stuff the whole thing in its own pocket
  • Wind Flap Behind Front Zipper Protects Against Drafts
  • Zippered Handwarmer Pockets Soft Fabric to Warm Hands

Backcountry.com

The Marmot Men’s Guides Down Sweater balances everything you desire in an insulated jacket: lots of warmth, low weight, and just enough features. 650-fill goose down keeps you toasty whether you’re huddled at a belay, tent-bound on the mountain, or heading out for a drink. A wind flap behind the front zipper keeps air from coming through, and when it’s time to move, this jacket stuffs down into the inside zippered pocket. Marmot’s Angel Wing Movement and an elastic draw cord hem prevent cold and snow from getting in every time you lift your arms.


Oregon Mountain Community

The Marmot Guides Down Sweater exudes Marmot's roots in down protection: perfect warmth, perfect weight, perfect features for a gamut of cold weather needs.

Features:

  • Adjustable Velcro®/elastic cuffs
  • Angel-Wing Movement™
  • Articulated sleeves
  • Bonded welt zip handwarmer pockets
  • DriClime® lined collar and chin guard
  • Elastic draw cord hem
  • Inside zip stuff sack pocket
  • Shaped hem-dropped tail
  • Wind flap behind front zipper

Massey's Outfitters

FEATURES:
Adjustable Velcro/Elastic Cuffs : Angel-Wing Movement : DriClime Lined Collar and Chin Guard : Elastic Draw Cord Hem : Inside Zip Stuff Sack Pocket : Wind Flap Behind Front Zipper : Zippered Handwarmer Pockets
MATERIALS:
Main Material:- Ardent P-160R DWR : Lining Material:- Eclipse N-150WR : Insulation Material:- 650 Fill Goose Down


Marmot Mountain

Marmot's well-balanced down sweater exudes Marmot's roots in down protection: perfect warmth, perfect weight, perfect features for a gamut of cold weather needs.

Avg. Weight:1 lb 5 ozs / 595 g
Core Venting:No
Country of Origin:China
Hood:No
Insulation:650-fill goose down
Insulation Material:650 Fill Goose Down
Liner fabric:polyester
Lining Material:Spectrum 1.3 oz 100% Polyester WR
Main Material:Ardent 1.6 oz 100% Polyester Ripstop DWR
Manufacturer Warranty:Lifetime
Material:[Shell] Rebar P-250; [Lining] Halo N-180
Pockets:2 Front, 1 inside
Recommended Use:Climbing, backpacking, casual
SKU:7217
Shell fabric:polyester
Waterproof:No
Weight:1lb 10oz (737g)

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Option Availability:

Use this chart to find which retailer offers this product in the size, color or other options that you desire. Click on the price to purchase.

ColorSize
SmallMediumLargeExtra LargeExtra Extra Large
Cub / Coal
Cub / Coal
174.95175.00175.00174.95175.00175.00174.95174.95175.00
Burnish / Carob
Burnish / Carob
 124.95 124.95 
Forest
Forest
174.95175.00175.00 174.00174.952 More...174.00174.952 More...122.39175.00
Forest / Dark Cedar
Forest / Dark Cedar
174.95174.95175.00148.95169.95174.95148.95169.953 More...169.95174.952 More...174.95175.00
Deep Blue
Deep Blue
148.95174.953 More...148.95169.953 More...148.95169.953 More...148.95169.953 More...174.95174.95175.00
Tempest
Tempest
  124.95124.95 
Black
Black
148.95169.955 More...148.95169.954 More...148.95169.956 More...148.95169.955 More...148.95170.00
Limestone
Limestone
175.00175.00175.00175.00175.00175.00175.00
Limestone / Gargoyle
Limestone / Gargoyle
174.95175.00174.95175.00174.95175.00174.95175.00174.95175.00
Autumn / Bonfire   101.97 
Bonfire / Terra   101.97 
Fire / Afterdark
Fire / Afterdark
  124.95  

Legend

  •     - Backcountry.com
  •     - Massey's Outfitters
  •     - Mountain Gear
  •     - Campsaver.com
  •     - Altrec
  •     - Marmot Mountain
  •     - Oregon Mountain Community
  •     - Paragon Sports
  •     - SummitHut.com
  •     - Rock/Creek Outfitters

Marmot Guides Down Sweater Reviews Summary:

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Reviews:

Great no-frills down jacket!

Rating:*****

I haven't had this jacket for more than a few weeks, but I already love it. Warm, comfortable, lightweight and reasonably good looking...it really does it all for a reasonably price.

I was mainly looking for a down jacket to wear around town and under a shell for skiing from time to time, but I wasn't planning on wearing this thing backpacking. For what I was looking for, this jacket fits the bill and then some.

Pros:
Q. Warm (I actually ordered 3 different jackets at the same time so I could choose the one that fit the best. It's warmer and bulkier than the Patagonia down jacket, but not bulky but just as warm as the North Face Nuptse jacket. It kind of splits that difference between bulk and warmth just perfectly in my book.)

R. Good fit (I'm 6'1" and weight 180lbs and the medium fits just right. The sleeves are long enough and the body stays in place when you raise your arms. Plenty of room to layer, but not too much as to feel like I'm wearing a garbage bag.)

S. Lightweight (As most down jackets go, this thing weighs very little. Not as light as the Patagonia, but light enough.)

T. Feels durable. (Haven't had it long enough to tell for sure, but the exterior ripstop feels like it'll hold up.)

U. Love the thermafleece lined collar and handwarmer pockets

V. Fits a little longer in length compared to Mountain Hardwear jacket I have, which is good as my waist doesn't feel exposed.

Cons:

Q. Not a lot of frills. (Interior zip pockets doubles as stuff sack so it's cavernous which isn't ideal for a wallet or ipod.)

R. Zippers are so-so.

S. The look is pretty middle of the road.

Overall I love it so far. If it holds up then I give it a 5+. For the price, you really can't beat it as other jackets I tried just didn't live up in the "features/value" ratio.

rocco891994721 at Backcountry.com on 02/04/2009

Perhaps the best 650 fill down jacket out there

Rating:*****

I've been wearing my Marmot Guide sweater for about 2 seasons now, and I love it. I tried on all the major brands, North Face, Mountain Hardwear, Patagonia, and this one fit extremely well. I'm 5'11" medium build and the medium fit perfectly. You can lift your arms and the jacket stays put on your torso. I had the Mountain Hardwear sub zero first, but returned it because the collar wasn't soft on the inside, and the length of the jacket was so short I got a draft up my back (probably made that way for harnesses while belaying). The Marmot Guide Sweater has a longer back so you don't get drafts, a soft collar on the inside so it feels nice against your neck and chin, packs inside it's own internal pocket, and is VERY warm. I am up in the cold mountains often, and I've had this down to 0 degrees while staying toasty!

amandashan1102056 at Backcountry.com on 12/11/2008

Great coat!

Rating:*****
First of all, I have no idea why they call this a "sweater", its a total misnomer. Its a winter coat. Period. I've had this coat for a month now, in the bitter Minnesota winter, -26 low and below zero for much of the month, and it has performed very well, the part where the coat resides is always warm. The fit is great, there is no cold nylon where there shouldn't be, it's very lightweight, people like the look and everybody else doesn't have the same coat. The length in back is very nice, and the pullcords in the pockets are great for when the wind is blowing. This has been my favorite winter coat I've ever had and would highly reccomend it. Its a great value as well with the price I got from Rock/Creek, best I could find.
aoc at Rock/Creek Outfitters on 02/12/2009

Snug as a bug in a rug!!!

Rating:*****

Well first let me say that I am a big guy, being an ex-college lineman has its problems,first in a bar fight they always go for you first, and second finding gear to fit you. I can say that this jacket has been awesome, fits great, I am 6'3" and 285 i have a XXL and it is the best insulating jacket/sweater I have EVER owned. Even on sub-zero days walking through downtown Chicago, I was warm. IT is lightweight and packs up nicely in the inside stuff sack/ pocket, about the size of two nalgene bottles side by side. You can wear it over a short sleeve shirt and be comfy in the coldest of weather.

Mark Berninger at Backcountry.com on 10/23/2008

Awesome purchase

Rating:*****

I bought this jacket as a gift. When I bought it I was not sure what it meant by "Sweater". When it arrived quicky I might add I was thrilled. I was so happy with the response I got from the receiver. It is not only warm, but it fits great(sz large, and the fact that it is so light weight makes it even better. I would really recommend this to anyone who would like a great wearing and veritable jacket that is so comfy and does not weigh you down and feel like you are in a huge puffer jacket. Way to go Marmot!!!

sch2668329 at Backcountry.com on 01/08/2009

Utterly Brilliant Jacket

Rating:*****

This piece is fantastic. You can wear nothing but a t-shirt underneath in 15-20F weather and it will feel like it's sunny and 70F inside this jacket. I also like the fact that this down jacket is not overly bulky, like some other popular pieces I could name.

I also want to point out the ultra low-pile fleece lining around the collar. This detail *makes* the coat. I can't get over how great it feels when I've got the neck zipped to the top.

Adam Fuller at Backcountry.com on 01/14/2009

Marmot Guide down sweater

Rating:*****

OK, I don't normally take the time to respond to reviews, but this is the greatest jacket I have owned. Super comfortable, great
fit (roomy) and VERY warm. If this is the "sweater" I can't imagine how warm the "jacket" must be. No, I'm not doing a major ex-
pedition- just walking around town (in the snow and wind) and general outdoor activities-- it has been perfect. I say "buy one
today"!

GEOWEST2297323 at Backcountry.com on 12/22/2008

best jacket ever, sort of

Rating:*****

I have had my old dirty Marmot Puffy coat for years this will be its 7th winter, It has held its warmth well been through the washing machine plenty of times and always comes back for more, I was going to buy a new on this but I guess I will save my cash it is ready for another season. I is a snug fit for a puffy.

Conan at Backcountry.com on 04/23/2009

Marmot Guide Down Sweater

Rating:*****

I am very happy with this jacket. It is extremely comfortable and warm. I live in MN and spend alot of time outside, so I need something that keeps me warm, and this jacket does the trick. Plus, why buy a North Face down jacket when everyone else in the world seems to have one. Be original and buy Marmot!

mawieneke1656617 at Backcountry.com on 01/07/2009

Great cold weather jacket

Rating:****
I bought this jacket for a backpacking trip in the upper NC mountains where the temps drop to zero degrees and this jacket kept me exceptionally warm. ONly con is that it isn't very durable; mine ripped very easily on a branch.
chase chambers at Mountain Gear on 09/27/2009