Marmot Spire Jacket Review

Reviewed in the united states on december 7 2015 my spire jacket just arrived today and wouldn t you know it we re going through a warm dry period in the middle of december.

Marmot spire jacket review.

For this reason it was not our favorite hardshell for all mountain use. It s a widely used model that s solid year after year and the newest version totes a lighter more breathable fabric than before. It is also cumbersome and stiff. That coupled with the multitude of adjustment capabilities makes sure rain won t break through.

The two huge chest pockets are sealed to prevent water passing through into the jacket. I am extremely satisfied with the purchase. The spire was perfect it is roomy enough to wear over a light insulated jacket for those extra cold days. The marmot spire has a snow skirt which is a real bonus if you are battling to a summit in the snow.

This technical shell features a gore tex 3l membrane to keep you dry and to control your temperature on the uphill downhill and everywhere in between. The marmot precip rain jacket will keep you dry and grinning even in the heaviest of downpours. The marmot spire is a very durable and weatherproof jacket. It s micro stitched and 100 seam taped with professional features like water resistant pack pockets a helmet compatible gale force hood and a zip out powder skirt.

Spire jacket explore the backcountry near you or all over the globe in the moment spire jacket. Affordable three layer protection for high altitude expeditions this gore tex performance shell is ready for anything that you are. My spire jacket just arrived today and wouldn t you know it we re going through a warm dry period in the middle of december. I put it to the test and went for a winter hike after a snowstorm and it provided warmth and it definitely was water wind proof.

It is made from 3 layer gore tex but it s not the pro version. This will be my first higher end technical shell i ve had many lesser shells throughout my life but this is my first good one. I am very excited to get outside and put it to use.