Marmot Eclipse Rain Jacket

Instead it introduces evodry technology to make water bead on the surface.

Marmot eclipse rain jacket.

The marmot eclipse is overall a disappointing shell jacket. Marmot earlier this year i recommended fjällraven s keb eco shell because the company uses a proprietary pfc free spray as a waterproofing agent. Best sellers you may like in men s multi sport rain jackets 235 arc teryx beta ar jacket men s 358 83 599 00 68 arc teryx beta sl hybrid jacket men s 211 83 425 00 92 rei co. But marmot s eclipse does.

This is not a great shell for high output aerobic pursuits. When it wears off from use and abrasion the jacket s exterior fabric begins absorbing water. The durable water repellent aka dwr finish on the marmot eclipse evodry thanks to gti s aquavent technology is the most durable one out there and that makes this jacket one of the most waterproof available. Marmot eclipse rain jacket men s is no longer available.

Marmot does away with the shortcomings of potentially toxic dwr treatments with the introduction of the eclipse rain jacket. While the eclipse was not my favorite rain jacket for hiking biking or running its combination of forward thinking sustainable tech is worth highlighting. Dwr is what makes water bead on a jacket. Marmot advertises it for climbing and long mountain treks but we think it is better viewed as an active urban or casual shell jacket that can be taken into the mountains in a pinch on an occasional hike.

Part of our evodry collection the eclipse jacket features an innovative water repelling and breathable finish that won t wash out or wear out. The marmot eclipse jacket is my new favorite rain coat. Marmot eclipse rain jacket 250 photograph. The north face men s venture 2 jacket.

Marmot men s minimalist lightweight waterproof rain jacket gore tex with paclite technology 4 5 out of 5 stars 66. The evodry treatment is bonded to the fabric at the molecular level so it will never wear out. Marmot eclipse rain jacket women s is no longer available. This patented technology resists intense heavy rain for hours keeping you dry on epic climbs and multi day mountain treks.

A lot of rain jackets just have a dwr coating on the fabric that will eventually wear off and start to wet out. Key features of marmot eclipse ski jacket. It s also made from recycled nylon in a process that s both water and pfc free reducing the environmental impact.