Marmot Alpinist Jacket

Back in 1988, I purchased my first Alpinist Jacket, a yellow and blue one. That jacket has lasted to this day. However, I was ready for a different color scheme and I was interested in Gortex Pro. I purchased an XL since I am 6'2" at 200lbs and the fit is perfect for me. I love all the pockets and the wire rimmed hood is great. Keep up the good work, Marmot!

The Alpinist fits to size. However, if you are layering, which most of us will, go one size larger. The angel wing movement makes this jacket wonderful for backpacking or working overhead. There are adjustments for the waist, wrists, head, and face so you can tighten this jacket down so no elements are getting in if you want to.

The jacket's building materials are excellent and speak for themselves although, I will add that even with durable materials, the jacket is very lightweight.

As my summary states, I have used Marmot since '88 and have grown to depend on their gear for being well made, thoughtfully constructed for the outdoorsman, with exceptional quality. The 2018 Alpinist certainly adds to Marmot's reputation.

Great jacket. Very heavy and tough. I also purchased a Thunderlight jacket to ski, run and mountain bike in. The Alpinist is a lot of jacket to ski with but should be just right for cold/wet winter hiking in the south. Marmot jackets fit well and seem to be made very well. Thanks to this page I found out that Marmot jackets run large; therefore I was able to buy an XL and still have lots of room underneath to layer.

Found Alpinist jacket and Marmot Thunderlight jacket at overstock.com. Alpinist is from last year's catalog, and the Thunderlight is from a catalog two years old. Both new and in original wrapper with full Marmot warranty. I checked with the company. I was looking for a couple of TNF jackets to replace my 12-year-old leaking TNF ski jacket. Upon checking with TNF I found that they will not warranty a jacket purchased at a discounter or even one of their outlet stores. That is too bad.

Both jackets cost me less than $370. I am pleased.

I've had my Alpinist for about five years and it is definitely a top quality shell. It has proven to be very durable (except for the velcro on the very handy flash pocket). The lycra fit hood is a bit odd but functional. It has always kept me dry even after numerous consecutive days in the rain in the Cascades. I've worn it ice climbing, camping, mountaineering, and just around town. You can close yourself up in it pretty well for great wind protection.

The Alpinist is a bit heavy though. I think a lighter shell in warmer or wetter conditions, or when engaged in strenous activity, would probably perform a little better. But for cold weather or less strenuous activity the Alpinist is excellent. It even fits me well.

I bought the jacket two years ago on sale at an EMS store. It normally retails for substanially more, and I don't know that I would have bought it at full price--however, if you want a bombproof winter alpine shell, it's worth full price! I've used it for xc skiing, and mountaineering in the Rockies. It's been abused in scree fields, and subjected to long glissades on some pretty harsh snowfields. It stands up to abuse well, and the wrap around hood is great--just make sure you zip the hood on *before* the weather goes south!

The only downside to the shell is that it's a bit on the heavy side. While it's great for mountaineering, it is some pretty serious overkill for generic hiking or three-season backpacking.

This would be the jacket to have for full-on winter conditions. The shell is very abrasion resistance, the construction impeccable, and the fit is terrific. Water cannot penetrate this jacket. However, this is not a light jacket, and its weight makes it somewhat inconvenient for hikes/climbs where weight and/or volume are considerations. This is also not a summer jacket.

While I haven't had any problems with this yet, I can imagine various ways a zip off hood could be a nuisance...

Overall a great jacket for mountaineering or winter hiking, but probably a bit exessive for day-to-day wear.

The Alpinist Jacket by Marmot is a great go anywhere, do anything jacket. I bought the jacket last summer and haven't had any problems. It has kept me warm in all types of weather east and west, ranging from rain storms to blizzard type conditions. I love the pocket in between the the zipper and the outside layer. I have found that for the price of marmot versus the price of North Face, Marmot serves a higher line of quality. Not only is it better quality, but it looks good too.

This is a decent jacket, I like it as much as the North Face jackets that I have previously owned. It is a little pricey if you can not find it on sale, and it is a little heavy. I think I could have done better with a Moonstone or Mountain Hardwear jacket, but none of these brands were on sale. I guess as long as I don't freeze to death, the jacket is doing its job.

Marmot seems to have mastered the engineering and ergonomics to cut this jacket perfectly, at least for my 5'11" 180 lb frame. Adjustments on the hood, collar, and waist lets it fit like a glove, whether I'm wearing it as a shell, with fleece, polarguard, or down.

The abrasion resistant Gore-tex is also tuff stuff. My only criticism is that it only came in yellow and red (a bit too flashy for me).

An excellent shell. It lives up to all my expectations for a shell. Pit-zips, rain gutters for the zippers, flash pociet, etc. It is impossible to get rain inside this shell. Has enough room for a fleece jacket underneath and still gives freedom to move. A very expensive coat but you get what you pay for.

The best $500 I have ever spent. I have had mine for seven years, have bought one for my girlfriend, father and brother. The jacket has held up incredibly well, has kept me warm in all climates and will probably last forever. The second it wears out, dissapears etc., I'm getting another one.

Waterproof, wind resistant, tough, stylish -- of course. The drawcord in the collar, the incredible fitting hood, the flash pocket, and the fact that it's not a part of the North Face Designer line of fashion are the win-me-overs. Only peeve: No hand warmer pockets and slightly starchy feel.

This shell is amazing. It is so breathable that I put it on after my shirt was already soaked, and my shirt dried underneath it as I hiked. It fits great, and I haven't been able to rip it yet.