Marmot Men's PreCip® Jacket - TEAM RED 6278 - S 41200

I am a big guy. I'm not as big as I was when I started hiking. I am the blogger at The Fat Hiker. Through hiking I am slowly gaining my fitness. One of the biggest issues I have had is the ability to buy quality hiking and backpacking gear that fits a big guy like me. It really is quite difficult. Because of this i hike in swim trunks most of the time because they wick sweat, dry fast and fit my waistline. But I needed a rain shell, badly. I don't want to skip going out simply because of a little rain. Everything I tried amounted to wearing a trash bag or a tarp which led to discomfort and sweating since they couldn't breath. Then I happened upon this size 3XL pre-cip. Finally a rain shell that fits me. I have now used it on two occasions, and it kept me very dry, and managed to stay well ventilated thanks to the ample pit and pocket ventilation. I am so happy that Marmot made this jacket in a 3XL size. I hope that they do this with more of their active gear, it would allow them to fill a big void in the market. There are more of us than you think.

I have been wearing Marmot PreCip jackets for over 10 years, and they have never disappointed! My new PreCip jacket (2018) has bigger pockets, and feels more comfortable in regards to overall fit. Also, love how the jacket feels lightweight. The quality and durability of the jacket is A+, and has kept me absolutely dry in some recent torrential downpours. The hood is awesome too; you can adjust the hood to wear loose or tight for personal comfort. My previous PreCip jackets kept me dry for years, as I expect this one will do the same. Just to note, the hood feels most comfortable, and allows for best visibility in the rain while wearing a baseball-style cap with it. Through my experience, this jacket will keep you dry and comfortable during the summer months, even in very hot, humid temperatures when it rains. Lastly, be sure to NOT wash the jacket with liquid detergent; I recommend using powder detergent, as this will increase the lifespan of the jacket being able to keep you completely dry. Enjoy.