Thoughts on Marmot DriClime

The jacket has handwarmer pockets and a drawcord waist. The "original" windshirt does not. The original windshirt has mesh pit vents and I believe it is also lighter than the jacket. I have the original windshirt and overall like it. Having your base layer integrated with your windblocking layer works out better than you might think, if you're using it as a base layer. The DWR is better than average, in my experience. On certain trips, I've worn this for active wear, which works fine because of the full zip. However, I've been moving more towards hooded windshirts recently. Having a windproof layer over your head does a better job of cutting the cold than a non hooded windshirt used with a fleece hat.

What do you want to use it for?

I *love* mine even though it's not ultralight. It gets used on my daily bike commute 75% of the year and heavily in the winter in other adventures although it's got to be COLD so that I'm not taking it off. I have the jacket version with the handwarmer pockets.

BTW mine survived a 30mph pavement bike wreck last winter. They're pretty tough!

I have one I wear a lot around town and hiking too. It really doesn't fit into an ultralight clothing combo as you end up with two layers in one garment and mine (XL) weighs a pound. A light windshirt and a polyester base layer are more vesatile and weigh less.

If you don't mind losing a few ounces of efficiency, it's a great outdoor garment. It's comfortable enough to sleep in and you can wear it against your skin, so it's a backup if your base layer is soaked or being washed.