Waterproof and breathable has been marketed for many years now, but you know just as well as I do that waterproof and breathable haven’t really gotten along all that well in the past. For this fall/winter, Marmot is utilizing a new fabric by Polartec called Neo Shell. Most people know Polartec for its fleece [...]
A stylish jacket that gets you second looks in the high-country will ultimately end up tossed aside if you’re constantly asking yourself: “what were the designers thinking? Do they even play in high alpine environments?” The Marmot Cat Track Jacket will leave you convinced that the designers spend more time playing in powder and ducking [...]
As athletes look to use their gear for multiple activities more and more, companies like Marmot are starting to come out with hybrid gear versions that allow you to use your gear in a multitude of activities. Recently, I’ve been testing out the Marmot Variant which is a hybrid version of a fleece and synthetic [...]
April showers might bring you May flowers, and the Marmot Super Mica Jacket offers you protection from April showers so that you hike on to enjoy May flowers. This super light waterproof rain jacket is the perfect piece of gear for those of you that like to go ultra light, but don’t want to sacrifice [...]
Marmot’s Trail Wind Hoody is a featherweight jacket that weighs in at a skimpy 4 ounces (or 116 grams) for a women’s medium. If you are familiar with Marmot products, you may note the distinct similarity to the Ion Wind shirt. Both tops are wind resistant, breathable, water repellant, come with an attached hood, and [...]
This spring we have noticed a trend, the reemergence of pastels and the incorporation of super soft fabrics into casual and active apparel for women. Marmot has combined both features into the Plush Jacket, one of their latest additions to the Spring 2010 line. The Plush Jacket has a snuggly soft-brushed fleece outer. The inner [...]
The Marmot Tempo Jacket utilizes Marmot’s M3 Softshell technology to produce a highly breathable, stretchy, water-resistant, and a lightweight barrier to the elements. The M3 softshell technology is Marmot’s lightest and most breathable softshell, making the Tempo jacket perfect for high intensity exercises, such as running. The Tempo jacket weighs a mere 15 ounces and [...]
The DriClime® Catalyst Windshirt won its’ third Backpacker’s Editor’s Choice Award in 2008. This time, the DriClime Catalyst Windshirt won the “Green Award” due to its’ incorporation of recycled materials into the jacket; UpCycle fabric is made from recycled plastic and makes up 100% of the Catalyst lining, while recycled polyester makes up the outer [...]
The Marmot Alpha 25 is a nice backpack option for those looking for a backpack they can take for a hike, snowshoes, or head into the backcountry skiing and snowboarding. We used this pack on various hikes, from a 5 mile quick hike to 20 mile day hikes to hiking Colorado’s 14′ers. With a 25L/1550 [...]
The Marmot Leadville Jacket is a great lightweight softshell that can be used for a number of different activities. The jacket has Windstopper softshell fabric with side panels that stretch as you move. We tested out the Leadville Jacket on cold rainy and windy hikes. The softshell material is water resistant and while caught in [...]
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qvNLR3X_c7o Features Polartec® Power Shield® Jaquard 100% Polyester GripTec Reinforcement Material Falcon Grip Articulated for Dexterity and Ease of Grip Polartec® Powershield® Polartec Powershield Reinforced Palm For Durability Softshell Fabric-Wind and Water Resistant The Marmot Andromeda is a perfect glove for when you need protection from the cold while staying active. We tested these gloves [...]
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LXLgI63wSn4 Features Gore-Tex ® waterproof/breathable glove insert Goatskin leather palms Spirafil synthetic insulation Falcon Grip offers ease of grip and dexterity Gauntlet Quickdraw Nose Wipe Safety Leash We tested out the Marmot Chute gloves in a variety of conditions this year. The gloves fared very well in temps above 0 degrees Fahrenheit while staying active. [...]
