Marmot DriClime Windshirt ReviewI love my Marmot DriClime Windshirt. I wear it all the time, not just when I'm camping and hiking. It is light, warm, and makes me look cool (or so I like to think). The windshirt has an outer layer of polyester and an inner layer of DriClime fabric--a soft, fleecy, breathable material.
The DriClime fabric pulls moisture from your body to the outer layer, where it spreads out and dissipates. It is designed for aerobic activities. It weighs about 11 oz., and packs down small, about the size of a baseball. It stows in the single chest pocket for easy packing. I use it most often as a midlayer, although it is also very comfortable next-to-skin in mild weather. It is very breathable and dries quickly. It simply doesn't stay wet. The Marmot Dri Clime Windshirt also blocks wind well. It has a storm flap behind the zipper, the cuffs are elastic, and the high collar has a fleece chin guard. The back is cut longer than the front, to keep it from riding up under a backpack. However, the bottom hem is not elastic, so wind gusts sometimes sneak up underneath. The cut is close, but not restrictive. Actually, it fits me like a glove. The outer layer has a DWR coating, so it will shed a light rain. This shirt is a perfect layer for day hiking--something to add a little warmth and cut the wind when you get to higher elevations. I rarely hit the trail without it.
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