Marmot DriClime Windshirt

www.marmot.com, 8.4 ounces
SEPTEMBER’S GEAR REVIEW CONTEST WINNER!
The time-tested Marmot DriClime Windshirt is probably my most enduring piece of outdoor clothing.  I use it in a variety of ways, from a base layer when ice climbing or skiing to a belay jacket for long days in the mountains.  I also use it as an extra layer when the weather is unstable and mild rain is a possibility. Despite its light weight and low bulk, the shirt is plenty warm as a sole layer while climbing or skiing in winter, and it breathes very well and dries quickly.  If it’s cold enough, I wear a puffy jacket on top when belaying or on the lift.  For milder weather, I take the DriClime as a belay jacket (it stuffs down to the size of a fist) layered over a synthetic tee, or as backup insulation. It has an acceptable ability to shed snow (especially in temps below 30 degrees), and although it is certainly not waterproof, it repels mild squalls. To top it all off, it’s quite durable (just don’t stick your ice picks in it) and, with the moderate price, an affordable, versatile addition to most people’s outdoor wardrobe.   In truth it’s hard to find fault with the DriClime Windshirt. If anything, the company could add a “long” size to the lineup for folks with longer arms and/or torsos, but even then I’m not sure I would prefer it.  As it is, I’m 6 feet tall, and wear a medium to great effect.
–Rodrigo Riadi
Rodrigo’s review was the best we received last month, and he wins a new pair of Keen Erickson PCT Hiking Boots (as well as a pair of comfy new hiking socks).  Next up–the MSR WhisperLite backpacking stove. Enter now!