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Marmot Original DriClime Windshirt - Men's
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Marmot Original DriClime Windshirt - Men's

Item # 746601

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Use this truly versatile layering piece as a base-, mid- or outer layer in varying conditions during high-exertion outdoor activities.

  • Wind- and water-repellent nylon shell prevents convective heat loss and lets your body breathe
  • DriClime® polyester lining moves moisture away from you to the outer layer where it spreads out for quick evaporation
  • Mesh underarm vents provide cooling airflow as your activity level heats up
  • Elastic cuffs and slim, weight-saving draft flap behind the full-length zipper keep cold air out
  • Zippered chest pocket keeps small essentials at hand
  • Angel-wing Movement™ sleeves and split side construction allow unrestricted range of motion
  • Tech fit is engineered for performance

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Item 746601

Marmot Original DriClime Windshirt - Men's Specs

Specification

Description

Shell fabricPolyester
LiningPolyester microfiber
WaterproofNo
Average weight13 ounces
Back length27.5 inches
GenderMen's

Marmot Original DriClime Windshirt - Men's Customer Reviews

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Marmot Original DriClime Windshirt - Men's
 
4.3

(based on 10 reviews)

89%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Breathable (9)
  • Lightweight (9)
  • Comfortable (6)
  • Durable (5)
  • Warm (5)

Cons

  • Not enough pockets or features (3)

Best Uses

  • Hiking and camping (9)
  • Casual wear (8)
  • Cold weather (5)
  • Reviewer Profile:
  • Avid adventurer (6), Casual adventurer (4)

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Feb

2

2008

(6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

 
4.0

'Original Driclime" is not "Driclime"

By Hankk

from Boulder, CO

About Me Avid Adventurer

Site Member

Pros

  • Breathable
  • Durable
  • Lightweight
  • Warm

Cons

  • Not Enough Pockets or Features

Best Uses

  • Casual Wear
  • Cold Weather
  • Extreme Conditions
  • Hiking and Camping

Comments about Marmot Original DriClime Windshirt - Men's:

Marmot has renamed their Driclime line recently. Be aware that the "Original Driclime Windshirt" has no exterior hand pockets. For that you want the "Driclime Jacket," which used to be called the "Driclime Windshirt." Ugh.

Other than that, this product is great: it gets worn 200 days/year, and I always bring it along. it's tiny, warm, light, well-designed, and lasts forever.

  • Fit:
  • Feels true to size
  • Sleeve Length:
  • Feels true to length
  • Chest Size:
  • Feels true to size

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

(6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

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Jan

29

2008

(4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

 
5.0

Essential Trail Gear

By Ecuador Explorer

from Quito, Ecuador

About Me Avid Adventurer

Site Member

Pros

  • Breathable
  • Lightweight
  • Warm

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Casual Wear
    • Cold Weather
    • Hiking and Camping

    Comments about Marmot Original DriClime Windshirt - Men's:

    The weight to warm ratio makes this essential gear for every trip. It's perfect for cool, breezy days around town and can cover a wide array of weather changes when stuffed into a compact ball in your pack. When considering what gear to take on all but the warmest days, this is the first piece to go in the "must have" pile.

    • Fit:
    • Feels true to size
    • Sleeve Length:
    • Feels true to length
    • Chest Size:
    • Feels true to size

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

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    Jun

    1

    2009

    (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

     
    3.0

    Not as good as the "original"

    By notaschmat

    from San Diego, CA

    About Me Avid Adventurer

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Breathable
    • Comfortable

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Casual Wear
      • Hiking and Camping

      Comments about Marmot Original DriClime Windshirt - Men's:

      For many years the Marmot Driclime Windshirt was my favorite layering/shell piece and would come along on every climbing trip regardless of whether we were headed to the desert or the arctic. After many years of hard use and meritorius service my driclime was retired and replaced with a softshell. Absence makes the heart grow fonder and three years later, missing my windshirt, I picked up a replacement. To my dismay, one of the key features of the old model has been dropped and the cut feels a bit boxier.

      The original driclime windshirt used to stuff into its own chest pocket equipped with reversible zipper and clip-in loop which made it a perfect piece for multipitch climbing. Clip it to your harness until you need it, then put it on at the belay or when the afternoon wind picks up.

      Sadly, Marmot has dropped the reversible zipper and clip-in loop in favor of a cheaper and easier-to-produce version of the jacket. Without that feature, this jacket just becomes one of many other windshirts on the market with nothing special to make it rise above the rest.

      • Gift:
      • No
      • Fit:
      • Feels true to size
      • Sleeve Length:
      • Feels true to length
      • Chest Size:
      • Feels true to size

      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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      Mar

      15

      2009

      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      My #1 favorite piece of outdoor gear !

      By Philbert

      from Los Gatos, Ca.

      About Me Avid Adventurer

      Pros

      • Breathable
      • Comfortable
      • Durable
      • Lightweight
      • Stylish
      • Warm

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Casual Wear
        • Cold Weather
        • Hiking and Camping
        • Skiing/Snowboarding

        Comments about Marmot Original DriClime Windshirt - Men's:

        I agree w/ most of the other reviewers, except for Hankk from Boulder.
        I've had my Driclime Windshirt for over 10 years and it only has the one breast pocket which is fine w/me. It's so light and packable and warm, useful in so many different situations.

        I hardly ever go anywhere w/out throwing mine in my pack or my bag for the day or a month. It really has been an amazing garment. It is NOT the most rugged, but so what with all it has going for it . I tore the sleeve of mine about 3 years ago and sewed it up , most of the time I don't even think about it.

        I'm finally buying another one because the zipper is starting to go on mine. After 10-12 years of continuous use! If you buy one , you will be happy .

        • Gift:
        • No
        • Fit:
        • Feels true to size
        • Sleeve Length:
        • Feels true to length
        • Chest Size:
        • Feels true to size

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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        Oct

        21

        2008

        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        Best jacket for the intended use

        By lsumagic

        from San Diego, CA

        About Me Avid Adventurer

        Site Member

        Pros

        • Breathable
        • Comfortable
        • Lightweight
        • Windproof

        Cons

        • Not Durable

        Best Uses

        • Hiking and Camping

        Comments about Marmot Original DriClime Windshirt - Men's:

        I have owned several wind breakers and active jackets, and currently use the Windshirt and Mountain Hardware's Wind Stopper. The windshirt wicks away moisture better than any other active jacket, is compressible, and is the jacket of choice for my climbing bag when I don't know the weather conditions and need to protect myself from surprise, cold winds on multi-pitch climbs. It's not durable, though, and tears easier than other gear, which is why I use the bulkier Wind Stopper when I know the weather will be cold and windy. I also use the Windshirt as my road biking jacket, or any other sweat-producing activity. It also seems warmer than the Wind Stopper, but not by much. It's not a rain jacket, or a "sit around" warm jacket, but it's excellent for active folks.

        • Gift:
        • No
        • Fit:
        • Feels too big
        • Sleeve Length:
        • Feels true to length
        • Chest Size:
        • Feels true to size

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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        Mar

        12

        2008

        (1 of 15 customers found this review helpful)

         
        2.0

        Stadium jacket anyone??

        By diditdude

        from Koikland, WA

        About Me Casual/ Recreational

        Site Member

        Pros

        • Breathable
        • Lightweight

        Cons

        • Inadequate Protection
        • Not Enough Pockets or Features
        • Not very warm

        Best Uses

        • Casual Wear
        • Mid-layer

        Comments about Marmot Original DriClime Windshirt - Men's:

        An expensive remake of an old classic. Visualize sporting the "old coach" look, rooting for the Marmot at the next football contest.

        • Fit:
        • Feels true to size
        • Sleeve Length:
        • Feels true to length
        • Chest Size:
        • Feels true to size

        Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

        (1 of 15 customers found this review helpful)

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        Jan

        26

        2009

         
        5.0

        Beautiful Jacket

        By Will wcb

        from New Mexico

        About Me Avid Adventurer

        Pros

        • Breathable
        • Comfortable
        • Compactable
        • Durable
        • Lightweight
        • Windproof

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Casual Wear
          • Cold Weather
          • Hiking and Camping

          Comments about Marmot Original DriClime Windshirt - Men's:

          I hardly leave the house without this jacket, lighter than a T-shirt and able to compress small enough to fit in a pocket, it has a huge range of uses. It is always in my pack. It wicks sweat like nothing else and is very comfortable. Recently convinced a friend to buy it and he loves his aswell!

          • Fit:
          • Feels true to size
          • Sleeve Length:
          • Feels true to length
          • Chest Size:
          • Feels true to size

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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          Nov

          11

          2008

           
          5.0

          still the best

          By randoman

          from Santa Rosa, CA

          About Me Casual Adventurer

          Pros

          • Breathable
          • Comfortable
          • Durable
          • Lightweight
          • Warm

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Casual Wear
            • Cold Weather
            • Hiking and Camping
            • Skiing/Snowboarding
            • Wet Weather

            Comments about Marmot Original DriClime Windshirt - Men's:

            This is still the best midlayer going, forget all those bulky softshells. The new pockets, with the horizontal chest zipper, are not nearly as useful as the old napoleon vertical zip pockets, however; I don't know why Marmot went to this style. Wear it over a t in the summer when it's cool, under a shell or puffy when it's not. I've even used two, one over the other, in really cold weather when I'm active; the nylon layers slide over each other, frictionless! The only improvement, MAKE ONE WITH A HOOD!!!!!
            Are you listening, Marmot?

            • Gift:
            • No
            • Fit:
            • Feels true to size
            • Sleeve Length:
            • Feels true to length
            • Chest Size:
            • Feels true to size

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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            Oct

            14

            2008

            (0 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

             
            4.0

            Decent Jacket for mild to cool weather

            By N23

            from Sacramento CA

            About Me Casual Adventurer

            Pros

            • Comfortable
            • Lightweight

            Cons

            • Not Enough Pockets or Features

            Best Uses

            • Casual Wear
            • Hiking and Camping

            Comments about Marmot Original DriClime Windshirt - Men's:

            I got this on sale during the Labor Day clearance for wear outdoors at sports games and casual outdoor-ness. It survived an Oakland A's night game and performed well in the wind and cooler nights in the Bay. It didn't pass, however, a cold day of wind in Reno during a college football game but I think I was asking too much. The weather was in the high 30s and I was tasking it for more than it's worth. It could have been worse but for what this is designed for, I'll take it.

            • Gift:
            • No
            • Chest Size:
            • Feels true to size

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

            (0 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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            Oct

            3

            2008

             
            5.0

            near perfect

            By ihavgon

            from Dallas, TX

            About Me Casual Adventurer

            Site Member

            Pros

            • Breathable
            • Durable
            • Lightweight
            • Warm

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Hiking and Camping

              Comments about Marmot Original DriClime Windshirt - Men's:

              This jacket is an excellent balance of light weight (~10.5 ozs), bulk, and warmth. It is my jacket of choice in Spring and Fall when backpacking. I love this jacket. It doesn't compromise warmth and weight by adding extra pockets. Very simple design. It can be squished up into a very small ball, that is easy to pack.
              One thing you do have to watch with this and other synthetic material jackets -- Keep away from flames.

              • Gift:
              • No

              Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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