MARMOT Women’s Half-Zip Precip Pants (£50)

MARMOT Women’s Half-Zip Precip Pants (£50)

By Judy Armstrong

October 01 2007

TGO Rating 4 stars

Marmot has covered all bases with this overtrouser: the size and leg length options are comprehensive. It’s a straightforward garment, with an elasticated waist and static drawcord.

Unusually for a lightweight, coated pant there are two zipped side pockets with mesh linings. I don’t find Precip very breathable; condensation builds up quickly. I’d put it on a par with Mountain Hardwear’s Conduit Silk and Patagonia’s H2No. The knee-height zip opens fine but the fabric width around the knee is narrow, so pulling these pants off over big winter boots is a struggle (I found it easier pulling them on). It’s okay with mid-weight boots and trail shoes. The ankle has a stud so the zip can be opened for venting without the hem flapping. There is also a length of narrow shockcord for tightening the hem around a boot cuff. Precip pants are widely available, light enough to carry and likely to fit most sizes; just don’t expect them to stay dry inside if you’re walking hard.

A full side zip version (£60) is also available.

Technical Spec

Materials: N-170R (ripstop nylon) shell, Precip coating
Waist: wide elastic, static drawcord
Inside leg: 75cm/29.5” short (29”, 31”, 34”, men 30”, 32”, 34”)
Leg zip: 30cm (knee), exterior waterproof flap with stud closure
Ankle: shockcord, stud, zip
Pockets: 2 side zip
Sizes: XS-XL / 8-16 (men S-XXL)
Weight: 230g
Likes: leg length options, price
Dislikes: breathability, too narrow to pull off over boots, static drawcord

Marmot
015395 63616
www.k2-uk.co.uk

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