Minimalist Pertex Jacket
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Less is more in this no-frills, trail-ready shell. Ultra-packable, lightweight, and watertight, this rain jacket is a minimalist backpacker’s dream thanks to 2.5L Pertex Shield Revolve fabric that’s durable, waterproof, windproof, and breathable. Reduced seam construction saves weight and space in your pack while boosting comfort and durability under your pack straps. Fully taped seams and C0 Durable Water Repellent give you leakproof, water-shedding confidence, with exposed water-resistant zippers cutting bulk and extra ounces. Hand pockets are perfectly placed for easy access when you’re clipped into your hip belt or harness, while pit zips let you dump heat so you don’t clam up when rainy miles and vert add up. A fixed hood with peripheral cord adjustment, a drawcord elastic waist, and VELCRO adjustable cuffs let you cinch up closures to keep water out and comfort locked in.
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- #1Dec 24, 2025
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I have tried to buy a new rain jacket for 5 years but my 10 year old Marmot Minimalist will not die.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #2May 3, 2025
Did Marmot discontinue the Minimalist, and if so what did they replace it with as their flagship Gortex shell?
https://www.marmot.com/men/jackets-and-vests/mens-minimalist-pertex-rain-jacket/AFS_195115302146.html alpinist has always been their top looks like c-knit is the new gt fabric but it has less features than an alpinist
View on Redditopen_in_new - #3May 3, 2025
Did Marmot discontinue the Minimalist, and if so what did they replace it with as their flagship Gortex shell?
The European store has the Minimalist with Pertex membrane.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #4May 3, 2025
Did Marmot discontinue the Minimalist, and if so what did they replace it with as their flagship Gortex shell?
There was a thing with goretex, basically the type of gore used wasn’t able to be pfas free iirc. Wasn’t a good substitute material so they made the Minimalist Pertex rain jacket. That’s on the website, no reviews yet. Haven’t used it myself or seen the spec sheet but I believe it’s the same waterproof rating on paper. What I love about og minimalist with gore is it lasted a lonnnng time in salt water conditions (with proper care).
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