Marmot PreCip vs Carhartt Huron

Can't speak to the differences, but I wear a Marmot PreCip in the rain here. Keeps me dry , and I don't sweat in it. But don't spend $100 for it. You can find them on sale for about 60% of that.

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Thank you for the reply. That's a nice picture!

I didn't want to link to a site that wasn't allowed, so I thought the manufacture's sites would be a safe play. I can get it for about $60, but I'd like to know I'd be gaining something over the Carhartt I own.
 
Picked up my PreCip on sale at REI and then used my dividend to save even more. Winter I use my old Army goretex, but I needed something lighter for Spring & Summer. So far the PreCip has worked out great. When not using it on a hike or camping trip it rides in the trunk of my car in case of rain.
 
Fuori said:
I bought the Huron a while back as a closeout, but I've always had the Marmot PreCip on my list and finally saw one in a local store. It seems to have the same white liner material as my Huron, so I wanted to ask if anyone knew if there would be a big difference between them?

http://www.carhartt.com/products/Huron-Jacket-OUT-100265

https://marmot.com/products/details/precip-jacket-new
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Fuori,

I no longer think too much or too long about waterproof/breathables. I've trashed so many over the years. I've not tried eVent, which is supposedly something amazing but I've numerous TNF and Patagonia GoreTex jackets and destroyed them all. My conclusions....

+ All rain gear short of dry suits leak at the cuffs, collars and zippers if you hike all day. You will get wet.
+ All nylon jackets are sweaty. W/Bs are sweatier. Non-breathable rain gear is the sweatiest, by far, and only suitable for standing around in the rain.
+ All rain gear will get destroyed by wearing under a pack. If you can get 2 or 3 seasons of hiking, you're ahead of things.
+ W/Bs are my pick for hiking in continuous rain. They are warmer than non-waterproof and they dry out when the rain lets up.
+ I pick on brand, and have no problem with asking for a warranty return when (not if) the W/B gives out.
+ I don't pick on W/B type any more. All W/Bs have more in common in terms of waterproofness and breathableabillity. Yes, there are differences. No, I don't care what they are in hour 5 of cold rain.
+ I pick on features. I prefer the lightest possible W/B for backpacking and try to leave them in my pack as much as possible while hiking in something other than the W/B.

I know a guy who has that Carhart. Nice looking jacket with nice selection of zippers. The fabric is tougher heavier 3oz fabric. We were both at our son's baseball game tonight in the rain and sleet. Sleet! I was wearing my Precip. It has fewer pockets but much lighter fabric. Just ordered my son a Precip and my wife and daughter both have Sierra Design jackets of a similar style.

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I have the Precip
It holds against the rain well butt
It is a shorter jacket and within no time at all my crotch area is wet and then soaks upwards
 
neeman said:
I have the Precip
It holds against the rain well butt
It is a shorter jacket and within no time at all my crotch area is wet and then soaks upwards
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There are times for rain pants.
 
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LG&M said:
One more thing for my list to try.:thumbup:
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Can't claim credit for the idea. Recommended by Colin Fletcher's, "The Complete Walker", which should be on everybody's nightstand in a dog eared condition
 
The side zips on the Carhartt are a very nice feature, I wish more makers offered them.
 
The PrecCip arrived and there is plenty of room in the body, but the sleeves are tight around the forearm. I'm not sure I'd be able to fit a sweater under it and I'd be swimming in the next size up.

Has anyone else noticed a tightness in the sleeves?
 
Fuori said:
The PrecCip arrived and there is plenty of room in the body, but the sleeves are tight around the forearm. I'm not sure I'd be able to fit a sweater under it and I'd be swimming in the next size up.

Has anyone else noticed a tightness in the sleeves?
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Not a problem with mine or my wife's. You can see that in my pic earlier in this thread.
 
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leghog said:
Pit zips? Most do offer them. The PreCip has them.
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Not pit zips, side zips. They zip up from the bottom hem towards the arm pit. Outdoor Research calls them TorsoFlo zips. Great venting and easy access to your knife or kit. I wish they were more widely available.
 
trestle said:
Not pit zips, side zips. They zip up from the bottom hem towards the arm pit. Outdoor Research calls them TorsoFlo zips. Great venting and easy access to your knife or kit. I wish they were more widely available.
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I have a couple of fleece jackets with those zips. I'll not get another with them. They zip down/unzip up and have a tendency to unzip up on their own even with the retention snap strap over them at the hem. On a rain coat I'd rather have as few zips as possible --- if I were designing one for myself only a front full length zip and one left side slash zip leading to interior mesh pocket. But that's just me preference.
 
leghog said:
I have a couple of fleece jackets with those zips. I'll not get another with them. They zip down/unzip up and have a tendency to unzip up on their own even with the retention snap strap over them at the hem. On a rain coat I'd rather have as few zips as possible --- if I were designing one for myself only a front full length zip and one left side slash zip leading to interior mesh pocket. But that's just me preference.
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That kind of zip doesn't seem to make much sense on an insulating layer, far more on the outer layer. Some people hate zippers, some people like a little more access. The new-generation of waterproof zippers are tougher to use but sure beat all the flaps of the old days. I happen to hate velcro and I'm not a big fan of pit-zips. Your one-pocketed jacket sounds a little limiting for my uses though but likely is rain-proof. There are a few examples of such a jacket on the market i.e. the Marmot Essence.
 
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