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Marmot Precip Jacket New

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The Precip Jacket boast more features than some jackets double its price  © Marmot
The Precip Jacket boast more features than some jackets double its price
Leading technical apparel and equipment brand, Marmot, have launched a brand new technology. NanoPro, an exclusive 2.5 layer dynamically air permeable coating is hitting the shelves on a range of products, including the Precip right now.

What does NanoPro mean for you?
The technology that NanoPro uses utilises a PU coating that has been micro-engineered to be more breathable than any other coating (and some membranes too) on the market. The microporous structure allows for air particles to pass through it as well as moisture vapour molecules. In a standard coating or membrane, this would not happen and moisture becomes trapped.

Ulitmately, allowing air and moisture vapour to move through the jacket more freely, you, the user, are able to enjoy a more comfortable experience. In addition to this, the jacket is still
totally, 100% waterproof.

It’s worth pointing out that the NanoPro coating is not like other air permable technologies on the market because it is a 2.5 layer construction, a lighter and more packable style of waterproof technology. It is also very different to all of the other 2.5 layer jackets on the maket because it is air permeable.

Precip Jacket

The Precip Jacket boast more features than some jackets double its price. The 2014 version will come equipped with some new features including a wire-stiffened and adjustable hood that rolls into its collar when not in use. It also has Pit Zips™ for extra ventilation, is packable into its own pocket for easy storage in your rucksack or on your harness, has double storm flaps to keep the weather out in all weathers and an adjustable hem and cuffs for maximum personal comfort.

 

Marmot Womens Precip Jacket  © Marmot
Marmot Womens Precip Jacket
Marmot Mens Precip Jacket  © Marmot
Marmot Mens Precip Jacket

 


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2 Apr, 2014
Apart from the change in fabric, it doesn't sound very different - mine (now getting old & probably needing replacing soon) already has pit zips etc. Will there be a proper review sometime ?
2 Apr, 2014
Hi Doug, We have made some subtle changes like the inclusion of a wire-reinforced hood for extra weather protection, a roll-away hood (folds into the collar) giving a neater a more convenient shape and a new storm-flap configuration for improved weather resistance. Let us know how you get on with the new one! Maybe you could review it for us? Best regards, The Marmot UK team
2 Apr, 2014
Hopefully the material will be noticeably more waterproof than the old one. My old one was like wearing a sponge!
2 Apr, 2014
Mine wets out, am going to try a bit of nikwax on it soon. Main thing about the jacket is that it's relatively light and packable (at the time and for the price point). It also has a nice cut I thought. Did you manage to shave some weight off it, or are we going more towards more features? I imagine the new fabric is very good though. Edit: Just seen that it looks about half an ounce lighter. So right direction and decent considering the added stuff. Can you confirm? Whats different about the storm flap btw?
3 Apr, 2014
Hi, Wetting out is an issue with any waterproof jacket out there. It is caused by the DWR layer wearing off the face fabric. Re-proofing the jacket is the way to replenish this DWR treatment and Nikwax or Grangers will both do the job. The weight is slightly less, yes, however if you are really looking to shave grams off your jacket then check out some of our other styles as we have got some super lightweight waterproofs. The storm flap used to be configured with both 'flaps' on the outside of the jacket, we have now got one outside and one inside. Thanks, Marmot UK
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