[pct-l] Marmot Precip

[Gary Minetti]

I have been very disappointed with my PreCip.  Wets out in 10 minutes.  Still not sure what I will be using this year.

Gary
On Jan 22, 2012, at 8:13 PM, jamesfmiller at hotmail.com wrote:

> The Precip only filters water.
> 
> Bigfoot jim
> 
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> -----Original message-----
> From: Jackie McDonnell <yogihikes at gmail.com>
> To: "Robert E. Riess" <robert.riess at cox.net>
> Cc: pct-l at backcountry.net
> Sent: Mon, Jan 23, 2012 01:04:20 GMT+00:00
> Subject: Re: [pct-l] Marmot Precip
> 
> That's interesting . . . . I'm surprised other folks have had trouble with
> the PreCip.   I've used the PreCip with LOTS of rain on the CDT.  It
> performed great!  I've also carried it on the PCT, and it performed well
> there, too.  However, on the PCT I rarely used it for rain.  I mostly used
> it for wind/warmth.
> 
> Yogi
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> 
> On Sun, Jan 22, 2012 at 6:41 PM, Robert E. Riess <robert.riess at cox.net>wrote:
> 
>> Not all of these replies were cc to the pct-l.  So here they are, names
>> withheld to protect the innocent.
>> 
>> Does a new Marmot Precip need seam-sealing? If so, with what product? Bob
>> Riess, San Diego
>> 
>> 
>> 
>>          * No.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>>          * Others' experiences may vary, but my Precip bought in 2008 was
>> not waterproof at all. I replaced it with a Paclite material
>> jacket (my choice was Arcteryx) that has performed very well.
>> I understand that washing and drying some materials improves
>> their water resistance.
>> I would look for a jacket whose manufacturer states how it
>> performs to a standard test. See
>> http://backcountrybeacon.com/2010/04/waterproof-ratings-demystified/
>> 
>> 
>> 
>>           * Nah, it's ready to go. No seam-sealing required.  That's a
>> very popular jacket for thru-hikers!
>> 
>> 
>> 
>>           * Do NOT get a marmot precip unless you want to get wet. Ours
>> soaked through last year within about 10 minutes of heavy rain, which we
>> had quite a bit of  in Oregon. I considered this product a total waste of
>> money.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Seems to be a divergence of experiences and opinions. Be that as it may, I
>> have placed orders for the Marmot Precip and the Marmot DriClime wind
>> shirt. Maybe I’ll carry an umbrella.  BR
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