Marmot Original DriClime Windshirt

Everywhere I have gone the last ten years I have taken my Marmot Dry Climb Wind Shirt with me.If I go to Florida, my wind shirt is first item in my suitcase, and when the sun goes down it is the first item I put on. When I go to hunt ducks in Saskatchewan in October first item (if I am not wearing it) in my suitcase is my wind shirt.I NEVER leave home with out it, and wear it more than any other piece of clothing I have.My wind shirt was lost on my last trip.I just purchased a new one. It is even a better design!The zip pocket in the front is much more functional. You can put a cell phone in it along with other smaller items and you can get to them quickly.My old wind shirt had the large pocket on the side so you could self pack it. The problem was the pocket was so large anything you put in it would slide down to the back part of your rib and it was a real pain to get it out. So the front pocket is a huge upgrade. I read some reviews of people who did not like the new pocket because you could not self stuff the shirt. If you want to pack it just go buy a stuff pack for $1.99.The cuffs on my old wind shirt (yep the one that was lost) were really uncomfortable. Tight around your wrists. I actually took mine to my tailor and had the elastic cut out and just sewed the cuff so they were loose around my wrist. The new jacket has upgraded cuffs, they are perfect.The Dry Climb Wind shirt is very flexible. Once you get one you will figure out the many uses it has. I wear mine biking on cold days here in Minnesota, running, skiing and as a base layer when it gets cold. Most of the winter I have it on around the house and when I go somewhere it stays on me.Best single piece of clothing I have.

Love. I love this thing like a mother deer loves her newborn fawn. If you look at pictures taken of my outdoor four-season adventures over the past 10-plus years, you might assume I only own one jacket. That's because the DriClime Windshirt is so versatile it invariably winds up on my back whenever there's a camera around, even though I have plenty of other gear. There is no other piece of clothing that so perfectly fulfills a need in such simple, effective fashion. I know of no other garment that can function effectively as a base layer, insulating layer, or outer layer. It's perfect for blocking the wind and wicking the sweat from a t-shirt after summiting a peak. When it's not needed, it packs down nicely and weighs little. It's great under a softshell on colder days. And it's still the most perfect thing I've ever found for cold-weather running or snowshoeing. Worn over a baselayer, it wicks sweat while blocking the wind without overheating. If Marmot ever stops making these, you'll need to beat me to the final stash of them, because I'll buy every last one.

I'll try to write something I haven't heard already: The windshirt seems to be a versatile piece, as everyone attests. I, however, did not like the fact that it didn't have pockets, so I ordered the DriClime jacket and preferred it. I'm not sure if it's "original," and if not, how it's different, but the pockets are a nice feature. Otherwise, it seemed identical, though there may be specific differences in the weight of the shell material and driclime lining. In any case, the difference is negligible. Sizing is an issue with these windbreaker shirts/jackets. I fit Marmot's large profile on their sizing chart (6'2", 175 lbs.) but it seems big to me. I then read that someone my size had recommended using a larger jacket as a shell with layers underneath and a medium over t-shirts or as a mid layer, so I bought both and they've worked out great. I recommend getting 2: one for use as a shell one as a light top or mid layer. OK? I hope that helps.

Nice product light easy to pack and resistant to wrinkles, my only complain is with the size and cut.

I've read elsewhere that Marmot products are sized a bit small. I’ve found this to be true. For example I ordered a Preclip jacket as a small and had to return it for a larger size.

With the wind shirt I didn't want to make the same mistake so I ordered the medium. I’m a 5’10” athletic guy with a thin build that weights around 155 pounds.

The front of the shirt edge comes right to my belt line, but the back of the shirt tail comes down lower. The shirt cut makes it just a little to small for me to tuck it in, This is do to the shorter length in the front of the shirt. If the shirt were the same length in the front and back it would be a perfect fit.

This thing is absolutely the best jacket I have ever owned. I've worn it almost every day since I bought it a year ago. Yeah it keeps the wind off well. Put a hoody or fleece under it and now you're toasty warm down to at least freezing (and I hate the cold). wear a lightweight wicking shirt or even no shirt at all underneath and it's perfect for mountain biking and running in cold weather. It dries quick and is easy to clean. It doesn't resist rain well if it's raining and you run from the car to the store no biggie cause it dries fast but if your caught in a downpour you're gonna get a soaking. Not only does it work well but it looks great too so you can wear it just as a jacket anywhere pretty much. I couldn't give this thing any less than a 5. I highly recommend it

This is the one piece of clothing that is always first in my pack - if not on my back. I bought a second one to wear around town and on short trips because it's so versatile, packs into a ball and weighs so little. It does in fact shed a light rain as advertised although the Durable Water Repellent (DWR) does seem to be wearing off after a year of heavy use. I especially like the longer cut in back that keeps the drafts at bay when climbing (reaching up). I've worn it as a base layer and as a sort of soft shell and think it falls somewhere in between. In short, if all of my gear were stolen, this would probably be the first piece I would replace.