All together the precip is a worthy contender for almost all predictable usages of a rain jacket and rightfully deserves its reputation.
Best lightweight rain jacket for hiking.
May 3 2020 at 1 19 am.
These lightweight rain jackets are the perfect blend of performance weight and cost.
This jacket is still a good value for the price and fairly lightweight.
As such they are are the best all round jackets and likely the first choice for most hikers backpackers and an travelers yes an eminently packable rain jacket.
Protecting yourself from the elements involves more than just a down or synthetic layer.
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The gore tex layer fabric and taped seams offer excellent waterproof performance while still remaining somewhat breathable as breathable as goretex can possibly be.
Marmot has truly designed an effective lightweight rain jacket with the precip but the best part that rounds it all out is the price tag.
Part of being comfortable hiking and backpacking in the rain is owning and understanding exactly what rain gear to use.
A guide to the best lightweight rain jackets for men and women thru hiking in 2020.
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