An inexpensive, light rain shell with pit zips and a hood that rolls into the collar. People pick it as an affordable, packable jacket for everyday rain and casual hikes.
Specs
- Weight: 11 oz / 305 g (Marmot, men's)
- Fabric: NanoPro Eco waterproof-breathable, 100% recycled nylon face, fully seam-taped
- Center back length: 30 in
- Features: adjustable hood that rolls into collar, DriClime-lined chin guard, pit zips, hand pockets, stuffs into its own pocket, Velcro cuffs, drawcord hem
- Sizes: men's S–XXL; women's version sold separately
- Style number: M15881 (men's)
- Warranty: limited lifetime
- Price: $135 (Marmot, Oct 2026)
What reviewers say
Reviewers agree it is a good value for light-to-moderate rain and a weak pick for long, heavy storms. OutdoorGearLab (2025, women's) found it light, packable and roomy, with big 10-inch pit zips that dump heat fast, but small zipper pulls and a lining that sticks to sweaty skin. CleverHiker (2024) rated it 3.8 of 5: it liked the price and features but saw wet-through at the seams, collar and cuffs in heavy rain and expects the waterproofing to fade sooner than pricier shells. Both point to jackets like the Patagonia Torrentshell 3L for stormier trips.
Good
- Low price for a fully featured shell
- Light and stuffs into its own pocket
- Big pit zips
- Hood stows in the collar
Not so good
- Wets through in long, heavy rain
- Clammy during hard effort
- Small zipper pulls are hard with gloves
- Waterproofing may wear out sooner than premium shells
Who it's for
Campers, day hikers and riders who want a cheap, packable rain jacket for passing showers. If you expect all-day storms in the mountains, spend more on a sturdier shell.
Sources
Last checked 2026-10-19. Specs from the maker; review notes summarized in our own words.