5. Marmot Precip ($70)

In terms of overall value, the Marmot Precip is hard to beat. Given that you’d get a fair amount of change out of a $100 bill when buying this tidy, highly functional little jacket, the question shouldn’t so much be ‘why should I buy this jacket?’ as ‘why haven’t I bought it already?’!

Weighing in at just 11oz and boasting a ton of tidy, user-friendly features, the third question on our minds is ‘why aren’t they charging us more for such an excellent piece of kit?’ Until they do, the Precip is sure to remain one of our strong favorites. Boasting great breathability and ventilation, a roll-away hood, pit zips, water-tight cuffs and hood closures, this little beauty packs everything you’d expect from a more expensive jacket at a very, very friendly price…winner!

Pros

• Price, very inexpensive and reasonably priced!
• Lightweight (11oz)
• Very breathable for a non-membrane jacket

Cons

• Where’s the chest pocket?