FS: Marmot Zion Jacket - new condition, 55% off retail
Posted: Wed May 16, 2012 5:17 pmI am selling a men's medium Marmot Zion waterproof softshell. It's a really great jacket which I have found to be truly waterproof and breatheable. Unfortunately for me, on the one trip I used it on I discovered that I should have ordered a small rather than a medium.
Anyways, the jacket retails for $375. I'm asking for $175, which is a crazy good deal for a jacket with zero wear and only two days of use. Send me a forum message or email me at qrohlf@gmail.com if interested.
Jacket Front
Some thoughts on this jacket: I was surprised to discover that the hype surrounding the NeoShell fabric used in this jacket is partially true. This jacket breathes much better than any hardshell I've ever owned and it is in fact waterproof. With that said, the breatheability, while very good, isn't quite on par with a similarly priced non-waterproof softshell. This jacket is definitely made with wet conditions in mind.
Hood Detail
Hood Adjustment Detail
The hood is well designed and cinches down well without having to fiddle with a half dozen different adjustment cords. I especially appreciate this, because I found that I liked the hood cinched down when I wasn't wearing a hat, and loose when I wore my beanie.
Logo Detail
Marmot definitely wants their name associated with this jacket. There's a chest logo, their circle-m thingy on the back, and a small (I didn't notice it until recently) logo on the brim of the hood. So if you're looking for something casual and sophisticated to wear around town, this probably isn't the jacket for you. But if your looking for a flagship high-performance product from a top manufacturer, the logos are just another reminder that you're looking at one.
Back of Jacket
The shoulders are reinforced with this triangle pattern right where a backpack's straps will rest. This also gives the jacket a bit of a tech look while keeping the design pretty simple.
Shoulder Detail
Again, this thing retails for $375, I'm selling it for $175.
Anyways, the jacket retails for $375. I'm asking for $175, which is a crazy good deal for a jacket with zero wear and only two days of use. Send me a forum message or email me at qrohlf@gmail.com if interested.
Jacket FrontSome thoughts on this jacket: I was surprised to discover that the hype surrounding the NeoShell fabric used in this jacket is partially true. This jacket breathes much better than any hardshell I've ever owned and it is in fact waterproof. With that said, the breatheability, while very good, isn't quite on par with a similarly priced non-waterproof softshell. This jacket is definitely made with wet conditions in mind.
Hood DetailHood Adjustment DetailThe hood is well designed and cinches down well without having to fiddle with a half dozen different adjustment cords. I especially appreciate this, because I found that I liked the hood cinched down when I wasn't wearing a hat, and loose when I wore my beanie.
Logo DetailMarmot definitely wants their name associated with this jacket. There's a chest logo, their circle-m thingy on the back, and a small (I didn't notice it until recently) logo on the brim of the hood. So if you're looking for something casual and sophisticated to wear around town, this probably isn't the jacket for you. But if your looking for a flagship high-performance product from a top manufacturer, the logos are just another reminder that you're looking at one.
Back of JacketThe shoulders are reinforced with this triangle pattern right where a backpack's straps will rest. This also gives the jacket a bit of a tech look while keeping the design pretty simple.
Shoulder DetailAgain, this thing retails for $375, I'm selling it for $175.