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Marmot Minimalist Jacket

Men's Clothing > Jackets & VestsRated: ***** by 14 reviews. Also available for: Women

Mountain Gear

You're a man of the wilderness, unhindered by wants for the comforts of everyday life - in a few words, you don't need much - but you could use the Minimalist Jacket from Marmot that's just as low-maintenance as you are. You're guaranteed to stay dry with a GORE-TEX Paclite shell and fully taped seams while you carry the few necessities you keep on hand in the chest and handwarmer pockets. Specifications based on size Medium.

Features:

  • Adjust the hood to your preference to keep your noggin dry - rainwater won't accumulate around the DriClime-lined chin guard
  • If you forget your gloves, warm your hands in the zippered handwarmer pockets
  • If you need a little extra warmth, don't worry, you have enough room to add a fleece underneath
  • Keep yourself dry from the outside in and unhindered by extra weight with waterproof and breathable GORE-TEX Paclite and PitZips that enhance your ventilation
  • Move in freedom with the Angle-Wing Movement construction
  • Stay safe if you're out biking or running at night with the reflective logos
  • The wind won't get in thanks to the elastic draw cord hem
  • Water won't even get in at the seams which is 100% seam taped or at the zippers - the chest pocket zip is water-resistant and the main zip has a storm flap with snap and Velcro closure

Rock/Creek Outfitters

The Minimalist Jacket by Marmot is made with a Gore-Tex Paclite material that consists of high-performance polyester or nylon. The inside layer is a protective Gore-Tex lining made up of an oil-hating substance and carbon, creating a jacket that has no separate lining! This special material helps to makes the Minimalist lighter so you can go faster, and smaller and easier to pack away when you don't need it.
Special Gore-Seam tape technology ensures all the seams are 100% waterproof providing the ultimate protection in rain or snow. The Minimalist is rainwear for the dedicated outdoors person, with its quick, light and reliable qualities as well as great fit and durable materials.

Features:

  • 100% Seam Taped
  • Angel-Wing Movement
  • Attached Adjustable Hood
  • Chest Pocket with Water Reststant Zipper
  • DriClime Lined Chin Guard
  • Elastic Draw Cord Hem
  • GORE-TEX Paclite
  • Guaranteed to Keep You Dry
  • PitZips
  • Storm Flap over Zipper with Sanp/Velcro Closure

Zappos.com (2009)

Let the Marmot Minimalist Jacket 09 protect you from the worst weather mother nature has to offer.
Full front zip closure with hook and loop panel over zipper for easy on and off.
Zippered underarm vents for added ventilation.
Fully seam taped to keep water out.
Angel-Wing Movement allows for added arm mobility.
DriClime lined collar and chin guard for added comfort and moisture wicking.
Drawstring adjustable hood that rolls into collar when not needed.
Draw cord at hem for that sure fit.
Water resistant zippered hand pockets for storage.
Water resistant zippered arm pocket for added storage.
Marmot brandmark at left chest.
GORE-TEX Paclite
GORE-TEX Paclite Shell combines extreme breathability and durable wind and waterproofness with minimum weight and pack volume.
Q00% polyester
Machine wash cold and tumble dry low.
Product measurements were taken using size MD. Please note that measurements may vary by size.


Oregon Mountain Community

The Marmot Minimalist Jacket is the ultimate rainwear for the dedicated outdoors person, the Marmot Minimalist jacket is a lightweight shell, while Gore's inimitable PACLITE® gives it guaranteed reliability.

Features:

  • 100% Seam Taped For Full Waterproofness
  • Angel-Wing Movement™ Allows Full Range of Motion in Arms so Jacket Doesn't Ride Up
  • Attached Adjustable Hood Rolls Up and is Secured with a Velcro Hood Tab
  • Chest Pocket with W/R Zipper
  • DriClime® Lined Chin Guard Moisture Wicking Fabric Protects Your Face From the Zipper
  • Elastic Draw Cord Hem For Adjustability in Serious Weather
  • GORE-TEX® Paclite®: Guaranteed to Keep You Dry Gore-Tex Pac-Lite: Guaranteed to Keep You Dry
  • PitZips™ Underarm Zip That Extends Into the Body for Aggressive Venting
  • Reflective Logo
  • Storm Flap over Zipper with Snap/Velcro® Closure Storm Flap over Zipper with Snap/Velcro Closure
  • Updated Design
  • Zippered Handwarmer Pockets Soft Fabric to Warm Hands

SummitHut.com

The Minimalist Jacket from Marmot offers all of the protection and reliability you've come to trust from Gore's PacLite material, while still remaining super light. This lightweight shell is ideal rainwear for the dedicated outdoors person.

Features:

  • 100% Seam Taped For Full Waterproofness
  • Angel-Wing Movement™ Allows Full Range of Motion in Arms so Jacket Doesn't Ride Up
  • Attached Adjustable Hood Rolls Up and is Secured with a Velcro Hood Tab
  • Chest Pocket with Water Resistant Zipper
  • DriClime® Lined Chin Guard Moisture Wicking Fabric Protects Your Face From the Zipper
  • Elastic Draw Cord Hem For Adjustability in Serious Weather
  • Gore-Tex Pac-Lite: Guaranteed to Keep You Dry
  • PitZips™ Underarm Zip That Extends Into the Body for Aggressive Venting
  • Reflective Logo
  • Storm Flap over Zipper with Snap/Velcro Closure
  • Updated Design
  • Zippered Handwarmer Pockets Soft Fabric to Warm Hands

Paragon Sports

It's rainwear for the dedicated outdoors person; The Marmot Minimalist Jacket features Gore-Tex tech to give it guaranteed reliability.

Features:

  • 100% Seam Taped For Full Waterproofing
  • Angel-Wing Movement Allows Full Range of Motion in Arms
  • Attached Adjustable Hood Rolls Up and is Secured with a Velcro Hood Tab
  • Chest Pocket with W/R Zipper
  • Closure Storm Flap over
  • DriClime Lined Chin Guard: Moisture Wicking Fabric Protects Your
  • Elastic Draw Cord Hem For Adjustability in Serious Weather
  • Face From the Zipper
  • GORE-TEX Paclite: Guaranteed to Keep You Dry
  • Gore-Tex Pac-Lite: Guaranteed to Keep You Dry
  • PitZips: Underarm Zip That Extends Into the Body for Aggressive Venting
  • Reflective Logo
  • Storm Flap over Zipper with Snap/Velcro
  • Updated Design
  • Zipper with Snap/Velcro Closure
  • Zippered Handwarmer Pockets Soft Fabric to Warm Hands

Altrec

Rainwear for the dedicated outdoors person, the Marmot Minimalist Jacket for Men is a lightweight shell, while GORE's inimitable PACLITE® gives it guaranteed reliability.

Features:

  • Angel-Wing Movement™ Allows Full Range of Motion in Arms so Jacket Doesn’t Ride Up
  • Attached Adjustable Hood Rolls Up and is Secured with a Velcro Hood Tab
  • Chest Pocket with Water Reststant Zipper
  • DriClime Lined Chin Guard
  • Elastic Draw Cord Hem For Adjustability in Serious Weather
  • GORE-TEX Paclite: Guaranteed to Keep You DryQ00% Seam Taped For Full Waterproofness
  • PitZips™ for Aggressive Venting
  • Reflective Logos
  • Storm Flap over
  • Zipper with Snap/Velcro Closure
  • Zippered Handwarmer PocketsQ4oz / 397g

Backcountry.com

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. Waterproof breathable Gore-Tex PacLite material keeps you dry through nasty storms and helps keep the Minimalist Jacket's weight to a scant 16oz. Marmot added two high-riding pockets, which are accessible with a pack on and pitzips to help you stay cool when you break trail.


Massey's Outfitters

FEATURES:
100% Seam Taped : Angel-Wing Movement : Attached Adjustable Hood : Chest Pocket with W/R Zipper : DriClime Lined Chin Guard : Elastic Draw Cord Hem : GORE-TEX Paclite: Guaranteed to Keep You Dry : PitZips : Reflective Logos : Storm Flap over Zipper with Snap/Velcro Closure : Zippered Handwarmer Pockets
MATERIALS:
Main Material:- Drift P-250 GORE-TEX Paclite
WEIGHT:
14 ozs / 397 g


Moosejaw

No description provided.

Avg. Weight:14 ozs / 397 g
Breathable Rating:Gore-Tex guaranteed breathable
Core Venting:Pitzips
Country of Origin:China
Hood:Yes
Lining:Unlined
Main Material:Drift 3.6 oz 100% Polyester GORE-TEX Paclite
Manufacturer Warranty:Lifetime
Material:Gore-Tex PacLite
Pockets:2 Hand, lined with soft fabric
Powder Skirt:No
Recommended Use:Lightweight alpine climbing
Removable Hood:No
Seam Taped:Yes, fully
Shell fabric:polyester
Waterproof Rating:Gore-Tex guaranteed dry
Waterproofing:GORE-TEX Paclite
Weight:16oz (454g)
Zip-in Compatibility:No

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Black
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Cairo
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Legend

  •     - Moosejaw
  •     - Massey's Outfitters
  •     - Mountain Gear
  •     - Altrec
  •     - Backcountry.com
  •     - Oregon Mountain Community
  •     - Zappos.com (2009)
  •     - SummitHut.com
  •     - Paragon Sports
  •     - Rock/Creek Outfitters

Marmot Minimalist Jacket Reviews Summary:

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Positive Reviews:

Dry 'n Lite

Rating:****

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.

joelskiesc2168668 at Backcountry.com on 06/27/2008

highly recomended

Rating:****
I bought this jacket when it first came out(when it was named the Minima) years ago and it has never failed to keep me dry. I needed a jacket that was lite, compressible, and wouldn't make me sweat to death on a hot rainy summer day. This jacket fits the bill and after years of rough wear is still in my bag ready to fend off the next downpour.If you need a jacket with lots of pockets and its just going to hang on a hook until you need it,,, get a differant jacket! But if you need a reliable waterproof jacket that you can carry without the burden of bulk and weight , or a big hole in your wallet, this is my first choice. also I can say that I've always had good experience with all the marmot products I've owned and with any problems I've had being rectified to my satisfaction.
pierre portage at Mountain Gear on 09/11/2009

"I love this jacket!"

Rating:*****
I purchased it a size larger than I needed to fit over a couple layers and a down jacket. I purchased an XL and it fits my 6'3" thin, quickly aging 40 year old body almost perfectly. Arms a tiny bit long in XL for me but the hook and loop on the cuffs take care of that. The bottom of the shell almost covers my butt. It has a few hat adjustments that make the hat fit just the way you like it. It is very comfortable and weighs close to nothing. No water or wind was able to penetrate this shell yet. I couldn't be happier with my purchase of this shell.
Richard at Moosejaw on 10/15/2009

"Awe. Freakin. Some."

Rating:*****
I only wear this tech stuff around town, but the performance still matters. And although I hope to not test the ruggedness of any of it, I do think that my experience can testify to the performance. The fit is great. "Angel-wing movement" arms are a huge deal since I have long monkey arms. Angels love monkeys. This jacket is comfortable enough and breathable enough for me to wear all day with short-sleeved shirts. It is really, really light, but the material hangs like and has the look and feel of a shell rather than a pre-cip material. Simple Gore-Tex goodness.
Philip at Moosejaw on 04/03/2009

"No frills is a good thing."

Rating:*****
The first thing that made me get this jacket was the fit. I tried it on and it was perfect. It fits great on me without any real layers underneath but I managed to get a light fleece and down sweater under it anyway. Very light and packs down great. I get a little condensation on the seams but other than that the paclite breathes really freak'n well. Nothing fancy but everything just works well. If you want a bombproof shell and don't want to be covered in logos, get this. Seriously, get it.
Reinessa at Moosejaw on 04/11/2009

"Holds up and functions well, got what your need."

Rating:****
The pros: everything you need, nothing you don't. If you cut the handle off your toothbrush, then this is your jacket. Worked to 19,000 feet in the Andes, comfy and packs well. The very few drawbacks I noticed were: the hood is a little tight over a mountaineering helmet, the zipper only goes one way so you can't have your jacket zipped up and zip the bottom up out of the way of your belay device, and the two hand warmer pockets are covered by a backpack waist strap. Overall, mad props.
Kieran at Moosejaw on 09/21/2009

"LOVE IT!"

Rating:****
This JCKT is absolutely sound. Compared to VANS-Mountain Gear's-and Northface's comparable/similar purposed JCKTS, this one would be your best bet for the rainy season whether your in or around town or just kicking it with Mother Nature. It looks like it just came out of the GORE-TEX testing facilities raw simplicity, COOL!! I have the BONFIRE, awesome color. Who needs all the bells and whistles? PROTECTION PERFECTION.., PRICELESS!
K Bryan at Moosejaw on 04/15/2008

Good for wet conditions

Rating:****

Took the jacket on a tramping trip in New Zealand in some seriously wet conditions. The jacket held up well and kept me dry (I was the only one in the group to not be wet). Also very light and packs up small. The bottom front pockets are too low and are inaccessible with a pack on.

mei100212037 at Backcountry.com on 12/16/2008

Great performance and light weight

Rating:*****
This jacket is light, quiet and comfortable. At the risk of sounding silly, the color is attractive and it gets compliments. The pit zips and other zippers all work well, even with mitts. This is the shell that I looked long and hard for.
shadly at Mountain Gear on 09/11/2009

"Are You Kidding!!!!"

Rating:*****
This thing is the bee's knee's, its better that i could have expected, such a worth while investment, i have no doubt this will be around for many more years to come, I am very happy with this purchase and my entire Moosejaw.com experence.
J. at Moosejaw on 06/16/2009

Negative Reviews:

Okay except for...

Rating:**

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.....

Anonymous at Backcountry.com on 07/21/2008