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Marmot Mainline Jacket

Men's Clothing > Jackets & VestsRated: 4 by 5 reviews.

Altrec

Marmot's big-mountain heritage and preeminent outerwear experience are on parade in the Marmot Mainline Jacket for Men; a formidable piece of wearable gear. Rugged two-layer construction utilizing the awesome wind and water-shedding power of GORE-TEX® Performance Shell fabric is enriched by a host of highly specialized venting and barrier options, pockets, closures, and comfort enhancing fabrics. Ready for any mountain, this is skiwear without compromise.

Features:

  • Adjustable Velcro/Elastic Cuffs
  • Angel-Wing Movement™
  • Contrast Stitching
  • Elastic Draw Cord Hem
  • GORE-TEX Performance Shell
  • HD Brushed Tricot Collar and Shoulder Lining
  • Hand Warmer Pockets with Water Resistant Zipper
  • Inside Mesh Goggle Pocket
  • Internal E-Pocket
  • Lining Material: Spectrum 1.3 oz 100% Polyester WR
  • Main Material: Vital 3.6 oz 100% Polyester GORETEX Performance 2L
  • Micro-stitched and 100% seam taped 2-Layer construction
  • Napoleon Chest Pockets with Water Resistant Zips
  • Removable Storm Hood with Laminated Brim
  • Sleeve Pass Pocket with Water Resistant Zip
  • Weight: 1 lb 11 ozs / 765 g
  • Zip-off Powder Skirt
  • Zippered Sunglass Pocket

SummitHut.com

Marmot's Mainline Jacket not only offers bomb-proof protection from the elements with it's Gore-Tex Pro Shell material that has been completely seam taped and microstitched, it also provides enough extras to keep everything you need at hand. There are pockets for your passes, sunglasses, googles, even your mp3 player! All of the zippers are water resistant to keep all that gear safe.

Features:

  • Adjustable Velcro®/Elastic Cuffs
  • Angel-Wing Movement™
  • Contrast Stitching
  • Elastic Draw Cord Hem
  • GORE-TEX® Performance Shell
  • HD Brushed Tricot Collar and Shoulder Lining
  • Hand Warmer Pockets with Water Resistant Zipper
  • Inside Mesh Goggle Pocket
  • Internal E-Pocket
  • Micro-stitched and 100% seam taped 2-Layer construction
  • Napoleon Chest Pockets with Water Resistant Zips
  • Removable Storm Hood with Laminated Brim
  • Sleeve Pass Pocket with Water Resistant Zip
  • Zip-off Powder Skirt
  • Zippered Sunglass Pocket

Backcountry.com

You’ve scouted your route, and now it’s time to drop in—with the Marmot Men’s Mainline Jacket, you can forget about snow and weather and focus on the steep turns below you. Thanks to its two-layer, waterproof breathable Gore-Tex Performance Shell fabric, the Mainline scoffs at moisture in any form. The removable storm hood and powder skirt let you slim down the jacket for bluebird resort days, while tons of pockets store everything from your goggles to your ski pass.


USOutdoor.com

Marmot’s big-mountain heritage and preeminent outerwear experience are on parade in this formidable piece of wearable gear. Rugged two-layer construction utilizing the awesome wind and water-shedding power of GORE-TEX® Performance Shell fabric is enriched by a host of highly specialized venting and barrier options, pockets, closures, and comfort enhancing fabrics. Ready for any mountain, this is skiwear without compromise.

Breathable Rating:Guaranteed breathable
Hood:Yes, removable
Manufacturer Warranty:Lifetime
Material:Gore-Tex 2L Performance Shell
Pockets:2 Hand, 2 chest, 1 arm, 1 goggle, 1 media, 1 sunglass
Powder Skirt:Yes, removable
Recommended Use:Skiing, snowboarding
Seam Taped:Yes, fully
Waterproof Rating:Guaranteed waterproof
Weight:1lb 11oz (765g)
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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
SmallMediumExtra Large
Coal / Tarmac
Coal / Tarmac
350.00349.95350.00350.00
Cilantro / Moonstruck
Cilantro / Moonstruck
  244.95262.46350.00
Vapor Blue
Vapor Blue
262.46279.89  
Black
Black
349.95  

Legend

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  •     - Altrec
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  •     - USOutdoor.com

Marmot Mainline Jacket Reviews Summary:

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Positive Reviews:

Maybe There is Such a Thing as Perfection

Rating:*****

I was looking for a waterproof, breathable shell to be used primarily for extended Winter travel in Europe. My itinerary generally consists of a lot of walking/hiking in places like Edinburgh, the Scottish Highlands, Prague and Bavaria where there are loads of hills & unpredictable weather. I was looking for a jacket that could ward off water and provide warmth without excess heat buildup, yet still be light & easily packable. I also needed strong fabric on the shoulders to resist wear from a backpack and lots of pockets, including at least one Napoleon/chest type.

After looking online and in stores for several weeks, I had come to the conclusion that such a jacket simply did not exist. It seems as though everyone is designing the higher tech stuff for the serious mountain climber or skier. I don't care for the non-removable hoods that are cut extra large to accommodate helmets nor do I want chest-height hand pockets that require arm contortion to use. And, I really have no need for a jacket that hangs to my knees in the rear.

Upon receiving the Mainline from Back Country, I knew I'd found the perfect shell to meet my needs. It's got plenty of pockets and is easily used over a fleece and/or other layers to provide all the warmth you could need, even in really cold weather. It has a NORMAL hood that is removable, rather than the huge attached hoods seen on so many Gore-tex shells these days.

If you're looking for a durable coat that is suitable for the types of conditions you're most likely to encounter on a day-to-day basis, be sure to check out the Mainline.

EdinburghSooner at Backcountry.com on 11/22/2009

Does the trick

Rating:****

Pros: The mainline is great shell with good pockets, will fit a ski helment in hood, and has a nice low powerskirt. Stiching on the jacket seems to hold up so far through the falls of the park, backcountry, and cornice/cliff jumps.

Cons: Since it only weights 750+grams you will need to layer. I live in Colorado, ski 40+ days a year, and expect that on the really cold days to need a fleece or something else warm underneath it. Also the zipper has caught a few times but other than that this rocks it.

Enjoy the snow and good work marmot!

John Carpenter at Backcountry.com on 12/17/2009

Nice Hard Shell for Winter...If You Layer Up Under It.

Rating:****

Firstly, very stylish winter jacket.
Second, very thin Gore Tex Hard Shell
Third, Make sure you layer up in this thing if you want to stay warm. It has no insulation at all, which I think should be emphasized a bit more in the product details.

B.R. at Backcountry.com on 12/10/2009

Good Ski Jacket

Rating:****
Good ski jacket with all of the features you need. The Gore-Tex Performance Shell isn't as windproof as I would like, but the jacket fits well and is quite warm.
Anonymous at Altrec on 02/01/2010

Neutral Reviews:

Not bad, not great

Rating:***

3 stars, because for $350, it should do more for you. Quality is very average as a whole. Patagonia/Mountain Hardwear/Arctyrx/Helly Hansen - seem to have better offerings for the same price.

Gore-tex performance shell, soft and lightweight. Feels nice, and has great breathing and waterproof features. Jacket is pretty steezy, if it will fit you right.

My main gripe IS about the fit. I'm 6' 170lbs, have pretty broad shoulders. I ordered the large. Everything fits, except the sleeves are too short. They'd be fine if this was a casual jacket, but not for a technical shell for outdoor activities.

They won't fit over an under-the-cuff glove (which I prefer). The arm openings are small. On the Marmot site, it says something about how the cuffs are velcro and elastic. Well, there's no elastic at all, and the velcro feels cheap. Sad.

I was pretty excited about this one, but didn't keep it.

Nicholas Barlow at Backcountry.com on 12/25/2009