Marmot PreCip Jacket and Pants

Description:

The Marmot PreCip Jacket is a proven favorite among Adventure Racers. The PreCip's combination of functionality, durability and ultra lightweight make it nearly impossible to beat. In the rain and snow the PreCip Jacket will keep you dry and protected.  When you start to warm up, open the Pit Zips for great ventilation. Slanted chest pockets make easy access even when wearing your pack. The attached hood accommodates helmets and head equally well with a volume control Velcro strap. With Marmot's Angel-wing Movement you will not feel constrained hiking, climb, biking, etc.   The pants feature a comfortable draw cord elastic waist, articulated seat and knees and gusseted crotch work together to allow unrestricted movement. Partial side zips allow easy on and off over shoes or boots.   Features: Weight: 11.5 oz Jacket - 9 oz Pants Full Taped Seams (Jacket and Pants) Internal Pocket Converts to a Stuff Sack Fleece Lined Chin Guard Double Storm Flaps over Zippers Rip Tide N170R Shell Fabric Dual Layer Dry Touch Finish Elastic Draw cord Hem Elastic Waist (Pants) Zipper and Snap ankles (Pants)

.Price: 

Jacket $90.00

Pants   $70.00 (not pictured)

Review:

The jacket and pants have great features with unreal ventilation. We have been testing these out for about six months now and found them to be a great product for adventure racing or fast packing. The features make your more comfortable when wearing them and both are still light enough to not to add unneeded ounces to you. The pants are quick to get on without having to remove your shoes. The jacket performs well and is comfortable even with a pack and helmet on. The price is a slight drawback, but is well worth the product you get. 

Where to find it:

Ozark Outdoor (Little Rock)

ARGear.com

Marmot.com

GoLite Clarity Jacket and Reed Pants

Description:

Bring on your rain! When foul weather’s in the forecast, the Clarity jacket becomes a pack essential. With an ergonomic hood and free-hanging mesh back for ventilation, this jacket packs small, weighs practically nothing, and keeps you dry and comfortable through the magic of breathable, waterproof Alchemy™ technology.

Features:

Weight: Jacket 12 oz - Pants 4 oz

Taped seams

Rain gutter with sonic cut Velcro® closures 

Free-hanging mesh vent back

2 front zip cargo pockets with Velcro® tab closures

Dual action adjustable hood that rolls down into stand-up collar

Hem with draw cord and cord locks

Elasticized Velcro® cuffs.

Elasticized waist with draw cord (Pants)

.Price: 

Jacket $100.00

Pants   $70.00 

Review:

GoLite has had a hand in ultra-light gear almost since someone uttered "Cant we make this any lighter?".

The clarity jacket is a great addition to any gear list and is light enough for adventure racing. The drawbacks are ventilation, the jacket does not feature pit-zips and the pants do not have side zips for ease of entry. This makes these items lighter and much more simple. If you are counting the ounces this combo may be for you.

Where to find it:

REI.com

Ozark Outdoor (Little Rock)

North Face Venture Jacket and Pants

Description:

The North Face Venture Jacket is lightweight, highly breathable, waterproof jacket for the minimalist adventurer.

Made from 50 denier rip stop HyVent DT fabric, that is durable, breathable and completely waterproof. Slanted chest pockets pull double duty as core vents and mesh pockets. Large Pit zips provide further ventilation.

The hood adjusts for volume and opening size with cinch cords at the back of the hood and neck. Hood also rolls down to collar height. Brushed chin-guard lining protects you against irritation.

Hem cinch cord and Velcro adjustable cuffs effectively keep the elements out. Jacket stuff easily into its own left pocket.

Features:

Weight: Jacket 12.5oz - Pants 7.8 oz

Full Taped Seams
Adjustable/Rollable Hood
Slanted Chest Pocket
Pit Zip Vents
Brushed Chinguard Lining
Stows in Left Pocket
Hem Cinchcord
Waterproof / Breathable
Fully Seam Sealed
Elasticized Waist with Drawcord (Pants)
Two Hand Pockets (Pants)
Pant Stows in Left Pocket (Pants)

Limited Lifetime Warranty

.Price:

Jacket $100.00

Pants   $65.00 (Not Pictured)

Review:

The jacket and pants have great features with great ventilation. The features are great and still are light enough to not weigh you down too much. The jacket performs like a champ and is comfortable even with a pack and helmet on. The North Face offers a limited warranty for the products and is a great selling feature for price minded buyers. 

This is a great product from North Face and well worth the price. 

Where to find it:

Ozark Outdoor (Little Rock)

ARGear.com