[pct-l] Marmot Precip

[Sue Kettles]

I've used the Marmot Precip also in some heavy rain on the PCT and it worked
well for me.
HJ/SS
-----Original Message-----
From: pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net [mailto:pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net]
On Behalf Of Jackie McDonnell
Sent: Sunday, January 22, 2012 5:04 PM
To: Robert E. Riess
Cc: pct-l at backcountry.net
Subject: Re: [pct-l] Marmot Precip

That's interesting . . . . I'm surprised other folks have had trouble with
the PreCip.   I've used the PreCip with LOTS of rain on the CDT.  It
performed great!  I've also carried it on the PCT, and it performed well
there, too.  However, on the PCT I rarely used it for rain.  I mostly used
it for wind/warmth.

Yogi
www.pcthandbook.com

On Sun, Jan 22, 2012 at 6:41 PM, Robert E. Riess
<robert.riess at cox.net>wrote:

> Not all of these replies were cc to the pct-l.  So here they are, names
> withheld to protect the innocent.
>
> Does a new Marmot Precip need seam-sealing? If so, with what product? Bob
> Riess, San Diego
>
>
>
>           * No.
>
>
>
>           * Others' experiences may vary, but my Precip bought in 2008 was
> not waterproof at all. I replaced it with a Paclite material
> jacket (my choice was Arcteryx) that has performed very well.
> I understand that washing and drying some materials improves
> their water resistance.
> I would look for a jacket whose manufacturer states how it
> performs to a standard test. See
> http://backcountrybeacon.com/2010/04/waterproof-ratings-demystified/
>
>
>
>            * Nah, it's ready to go. No seam-sealing required.  That's a
> very popular jacket for thru-hikers!
>
>
>
>            * Do NOT get a marmot precip unless you want to get wet. Ours
> soaked through last year within about 10 minutes of heavy rain, which we
> had quite a bit of  in Oregon. I considered this product a total waste of
> money.
>
>
>
> Seems to be a divergence of experiences and opinions. Be that as it may, I
> have placed orders for the Marmot Precip and the Marmot DriClime wind
> shirt. Maybe I'll carry an umbrella.  BR
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