MarmotMen Minimalist Jacket, Waterproof Gore-Tex Jacket, Lightweight Rain Jacket, Windproof Raincoat, Breathable Windbreaker, Ideal For Running And Hiking

Was looking for a lighter jacket that I could use in less harsh conditions - for that I have a ME Lhotse jacket, but that's OTT for dog walking and summer coastal path showers etc. Narrowed search down to a small number from Marmot, Patagonia, Berghaus and Mountain Equipment; all made with GTX paclite fabric. Ultimately it came down to price and availability, plus the Marmot consistently does well in reviews, both consumer and expert.So, I've had the jacket for a few days, spent about 4-5 hours outdoors in typical West wales weather of high winds and pouring rain, including the brunt of storm Christoph. First observation is that the material doesn't leak, so there are no faults with the seams of the membrane. One source of leaks is likely to the zips, both the main and the pockets, as they are not water resistant / water tight, buit the storm flaps that protect them seem to do a great job, although I always put my phone in a plastic bag, there was no sign of dampness after a a couple of hours in driving rain.The hood is excellent, I was sceptical that the single toggle design would be as effective as the older style, but it is, although it's as fiddly as hell to adjust with bare hands, let alone with gloves on, so best done before you go out. Once you've set it though, it's really good, not as well designed or as effective as the Lhotse, but you wouldn't expect that.Sizing is true to what I would normally buy, the length is adequate, arm length is fine, cuffs fit well with enough space to overlap a pair of thick gloves.Haven't tried it on hilly terrain yet, so don't know how breathable it really is, but that's generally a myth anyway, if you're working up a sweat, you will get damp inside no matter how good the material is.In summary:Pros- Good fit- Quality of construction, no leaks- Hood fitting- Lightweight and packable- Reasonable price for paclite GTX jacket- Napolean pocketCons- Fiddly hood adjustment- Zips not water resistant (though they haven't leaked)

Smart looking jacket that’s light, totally waterproof so far and effective at blocking wind. I’ve had jackets that claim to be breathable but this is the first one that’s really lived up to the claim. I’ve worn it on a hot, humid, rainy summer day and barely broken a sweat. The zips all have covers and don’t leak. I like the stiff peak on the hood that helps prevent it drooping down over the eyes. I think that at this modest price point, this is a great, lightweight jacket that is very versatile and great value for money.

I have not used this jacket for long enough to comment on its durability. It is lightweight and wind proof and the sizing is correct, although the sleeves are long - not necessarily a bad thing. However in all my 70 years plus I have never been sold a cardigan, fleece, jacket, deep-sea oilies or even life jackets with left hand zips. This jacket is supplied with the tongue of the zip on the left, which means you have to use your left hand to insert the tongue into the zipper. Furthermore, the single breast pocket is on the right chest with the zipped opening facing the centre. Again, the left hand has to be used to open the pocket and retrieve the contents. Fine if you are left handed, but most of us are right handed and you may find the design odd, and possibly irritating. Nothing wrong with catering for left handed people, but there should be an option, and the odd feature should be made clear.

This is a very nice piece of kit. Water just runs off it and it is pretty windproof as well. Very lightweight. Good pocket sizes and adjustable in many respects, although the hood takes a bit of doing. In really adverse conditions, I'd recommend wearing another layer underneath as it has no insulation lining, but as an outer waterproof layer, it is brilliant. However, it is very expensive. Despite this, I'd recommend it highly.

Had many so called “waterproof” jackets over the years and so far (only been using it for a few weeks) is has been much better than my expectations. It is a good fit, lightweight and very comfortable. Above all it is waterproof. Been out in a few downpours with no leaks, however only time will tell if this lasts.

Managed to keep the wind and rain out on a very cold fishing trip that was mentioned to be a treat. Ended up with 28mph winds and driving rain. I had plenty of layers on underneath but the jacket did a great job. Very light, easy to pack in a ruckack just in case.

I bought this blue Marmot Men's Minimalist Jacket (large) in July 2021. Despite being right-handed, I was comfortable with the left-handed format of this jacket and can live with the removal of the hood-tensioner and 'sealing-button' at the base of jacket compared to the same jacket I purchased 3 years ago (in a slightly darker blue). However, less acceptable is the quality of the zipping. In particular, the zipping on all parts of the garment looks and feels flimsy/cheap compared to the more robust zipping on my previous jacket and is difficult to operate. A pocket zip has already snagged and the main zip on the front is unnecessarily fiddly to link up (to zip the jacket up), not good for what is meant to be a quality, outdoor jacket. I am not confident that the zipping will last, it looks like something you'd find on a supermarket product. I very much like the style of these minimalist Gortex jackets, but feel that Marmot have let their quality (and image) slip by undertaking what looks like cost-cutting.

Great quality jacket and nice fit. Handy touches like the hood having a small cap brim (stops some rain getting to my face/glasses) and underarm vents, velcro wrist adjusters, etc.Have had this really functional jacket before and was gutted when someone pinched it out my car - so much so that I bought it again straight away!

I’ve had this jacket for several months and wanted to Alaska into northern Canada. it is a fantastic jacket except for one thing. The zipper is fussy and at times the jacket will not zip up. I find this to be a real annoyance.

Very waterproof,,Breathes,,Lightweight

Very well made. Fabric is somewhat stiff, unlike other Goretex products I have owned, but it keeps out the water. Very lightweight.

NOT waterproof

Really nice looking, well fitting jacket. Totally waterproof.