Captain's Pick 14 · Summit & Rails

Marmot PreCip Eco Shell

Mountain weather changes its mind hourly. This jacket doesn't care — and it packs down to nothing.

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What it is

The Marmot PreCip Eco is a lightweight waterproof, breathable rain shell that stuffs into its own pocket.

Why it's on my list

Mountain weather turns fast. A shell that weighs almost nothing means it's always in the pack when the afternoon storm rolls in.

Best for

Anyone heading somewhere it might rain, which is everywhere.

Captain's tip

Use the pit zips on climbs to dump heat without taking the jacket off.

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