Marmot precip /sub $100 shell alternatives

[bojangles808]

I have had a marmot precip as a lightweight under 100$ shell for the occasional downpour in my pack the last couple of years. Rarely used it but i decided to give it a nikwax treatment and wash per marmots instructions and the inside white lining disintegrated and now when i put it on it looks like i have rly bad dandruff. It could still work but I do like to have a shell for traveling so looks like I need a new shell. I am looking at alternatives like the north face venture 2, kryptek juptier, eddie bauer cloud cap 2. Is there something you would recommend for sub 100 w/ pit zips?

 

[fngTony]

A little higher price wise but can be found on sale. Quality wise I like mine as it uses a Toray membrane (not the same level of performance as what’s in the kuiu chugach) which has performed better and held up better for me. https://www.blackdiamondequipment.com/en_US/product/stormline-stretch-rain-shell/

 

[KnuckleChild]

When mine does that I usually just get another one. There’s usually a neutral color on sale somewhere on the internet. I think my last 2 precips were $60-70

 

[fngTony]

@bojangles808 I should have asked before, what’s your build? The one I recommended is cut for slender builds. For reference I’m 6’2” 190 and large will fit just right over a mid layer and medium fill puffy. It does move with you really well.

 

[beerbucksducks]

The Eddie Bauer Cloud Cap works well for me.


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[bojangles808]

@bojangles808 I should have asked before, what’s your build? The one I recommended is cut for slender builds. For reference I’m 6’2” 190 and large will fit just right over a mid layer and medium fill puffy. It does move with you really well.

I am big boned 6'0 215. Usually get Xl in sitka and kuiu base layers

 

[MattB]

The Cabela's Space Rain is not bad for the money. Not breathable, but packs small and for just staying dry for the occasional downpour it is not bad.

 

[fngTony]

I am big boned 6'0 215. Usually get Xl in sitka and kuiu base layers

Your probably in between an Xl & 2x