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Hello Marmot Dealer,

Contained amidst these pages is everything you ever wanted to know about Marmot products and their technology. This manual will help you figure out the use and variety of our products including helpful charts for pack fitting, garment sizing, the choice be-tween down vs. synthetic bags, and more. We even get down to the science of our technologies for anyone who dares venture to “Randy’s Corner”!

Please read, learn, and enjoy!

Sincerely,Your friends at Marmot

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Marmot History & Heritage 4Marmot Mission 6Marmot Athletes 7Marmot Outerwear 8

FABRIC TECHNOLOGIES EXPLAINED:Shells 10Softshells 15Fleece 17Baselayer 18Momentum 20Sportswear 21 Gloves 23 EQUIPMENT TECHNOLOGIES EXPLAINED:Down Bags 25Synthetic Bags 27EN Test Chart 31

Packs 32 How to fit a pack 33

Tents 34

“RANDY’S CORNER” 37Glossary 43

Sizing & Fit 45Proper care and feeding of your Marmot product 46Marmot Warranty 46

table of contents

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Marmot’s quest to design, build and test the best outdoor gear in the world began simply. In April 1971, University of California Santa Cruz students Eric Reynolds and Dave Huntley were in Alaska on the Juneau Icefields on a school project in Glaciology. They felt that their gear was not suited to the harsh conditions that surrounded them.

That summer and through the semesters until 1973, Eric and Dave made prototypes of down producst in their dorm room in Santa Cruz. Their first products were a down vest, a sweater and a parka and, later, three down sleeping bags.

history & heritage

1971: “The Marmots”Marmot began as a simple club

that evolved in the early 1970’s into a

small down bag manufacturer.

1974: Marmot HQMarmot set up business in Grand Junc-

tion, CO - building gear in the back and

selling it in the front.

1975: Hollywood CallsSoon after opening for business, a call

came in for 108 down jackets. Marmot

quickly added jackets to the collection.

The Marmot FactoryMarmot’s first products were down bags

and Marmot still produces them today in

our California HQ.

The “Marmot Line”The early Marmot collection was little

more than a few sleeping bags, some

jackets and a t-shirt.

Product TestingMarmot has always relied on professional

users to help design, test and improve

the products we build.

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Eric did a winter ascent of the Grand Teton in Wyoming with Tom Boyce of Grand Junction, Colorado in 1973. Eric and Dave joined Tom in Colorado that next Spring. There, the threesome rented a 100 year old stone building near downtown that used to be a grocery store, and opened a rental and retail shop under the name of Marmot Mountain Works. They taught cross-country skiing in the winter to get by. Thus, in the spring of 1974, Marmot the company was born.

Marmot endeavors to provide outdoor gear that is authentic, innovative and technical. in every area of business practice we engage, we passionately seek the highest level of quality, performance, sustainability and value.

“The Golden Mantle”Hence the Golden Mantle was born to

fulfill Marmot’s largest order for the film,

“The Eiger Sanction”.

1976: Early GORE-TEX®

Marmot is the oldest supplier of GORE-

TEX® garments in the outdoor industry.

Lifetime WarrantyMarmot has always stood behind our prod-

ucts with an iron clad lifetime warranty.

“For Life”Marmot remains committed to our original

mission to equip those who wish to climb

and explore.

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MARMOT CRAFTS PROFESSIONAL QUALITY OUTDOOR GEAR,

BORN FROM WORKING MOUNTAIN GUIDES AND INSTRUCTORS.

INSPIRED BY THE ALPINIST SPIRIT OF ADVENTURE TO SEARCH

AND ACHIEVE IN A HARSH WORLD, OUR PRODUCTS ARE SIMPLE,

APPROPRIATE, DEPENDABLE AND DAMN GOOD LOOKING.

THEY WORK, AND WORK HARD. COUNT ON IT.

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Below are some of the outstanding professionals we work with around the world. For more information, please check out our athlete website at marmotpro.com. There you will also find our sponsored Guide services, mountain resorts, plus full athlete bios, expedi-tions, product testing feedback and more.

Abbey Smith Professional

climber, writer

Angela Hawse Professional

mountain guideExum/CWP

Armin FisherFounder and Chief Guide

Mountains & More Guide Service, Italy

Beth Rodden Professional climber

Dick JacksonOwner/Operator of Aspen

Expeditions & Aspen Paragliding

Heather Paul Founder of Ultimate

Groove telemark clinics

Fabrizio Zangrilli Professional

mountain guide and mountaineer

Jim Williams Professional

mountain guidePro Mountain Guides

Exploradus

Jordan Campbell Athlete, writer,

Marmot PR Manager

Keith Garvey Professional

mountain guideAll Mountain Adventures

Kevin Jorgeson Professional climber

and student

Liz Oakes Smart Professional athlete

Mark Newcomb Senior Exum Guide and

Grad student

Christian SantelicesFounder & Chief Guide

Aerial Boundaries

Miles Smart IFMGA/UIAGM mountain guide

Smart Mountain Guides

Nick DeVore Professional Skier

Paige Claassen Professional climber

and student

Pete Takeda Professional athlete

and author

Sean Swarner Two-time cancer survivor

& 7 Summits moun-taineer

Stefan Glowacz Professional climber

athletes-inspiration

Ace Kvale Professional photographer

Adrian Ballinger Founder & Chief Guide Alpenglow Expeditions

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Bonded Storm Flap keeps the flap in place without a lot of Velcro®

Velcro® Adjustable Cuff with Bonded Wrist Tab fits whether you’re wearing a glove or not

Seamless Shoulders eliminates leakage areas

Reverse Coil Water Resistant PitZips™ for venting

Bonded hem cord casing eliminates leakage

Helmet Fitted Hood

Gale Force Hood with ERG hood adjustment allows for a perfect fit and no blind spots

Simulated image of d3o™ placement in jacket

On-the-fly, easy one-handed adjustment with the Boa™ dial allows full hood adjustment.

FALL 2010 COOMBS SIDECOUNTRY FEATURES

d3o™ Intelligent Shock Absorption™

is a patented, shock absorbing material

specially engineered with intelligent mol-

ecules that flow with you as you move,

but lock together on shock to absorb

impact energy.

A Marmot Outerwear Garment is Always a Complete Package.

Engineered inside and out to the last detail, this collection is our technological testing ground. Springing from the wisdom of over thirty years of real-world, mountain-tested experience.

Advancements made in these garments inform everything we do, trickling down to even our most affordable offerings.

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The Philosophy: Clothing as Equipment™ The idea that a garment can and should enhance your performance, like any serious piece of outdoor gear.

The GoalTo continually evolve, innovate, and consistently make the finest technical clothing in the world.

The ResultThe perfect balance of advanced features and economy of design. Gear that’s breathable, yet waterproof; Abrasion resistant, yet lightweight; Compact, yet warm. These shells will perform beautifully season after season, year after year.

Articulated Sleeves

Internal Zip Stretch Mesh Pocket allows for expansion

Bonded Zip-off Powder-skirt with gripper elastic

Laser Drilled Pocket Backingto enhance breathability

Tiny Tape to reduce big bulky seams

Angel-Wing Move-ment™ means the jacket won’t ride up when reaching up.

Elastic Hood Drawcord with Bonded Cord Keeps allow for the perfect fit and vision without the cord flopping in the wind

Laminated Visor with Wire Brim allows you to mold visor for maximum protection in changing weather directions

Brushed Chin Guard keeps your chin from getting scuffed from 3-layer fabrics

MARMOT CUSTOMER REVIEW

“I bought this jacket at the end of last ski season and have worn it in almost every condition and it hasn’t let me down yet. I have used it layering on -20F degree days and it is a great shell. I have used it on cool spring days as a rain jacket as well as sum-mer rain storms, although they get a little warm. Great buy.”

~ Pat, on his Palisades Jacket

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EXTREME CONDITIONS

GORE-TEX® – PRODUCT RANGESThe Gore naming system is targeted to performance characteristics and end use and not dependent on specific technology. Choice of face fabrics and construction help define the product and which category it qualifies for.

TOTAL COMFORT – Gore goes the extra mile to assure the final garment performs for the consumer. They have established maximum Ret’s for their fabrics and for the linings that may be used in 2L garments. Pro: overall garment <6 Ret - lining <2.5 Ret Performance: overall garment <13 Ret - lining <3 Ret

waterproof and breathableAt Marmot we have established two minimum levels of waterproofness: • EXTREME CONDITIONS – 40 PSI or 20,000mm GORE-TEX®, MemBrain®, MemBrain® Strata™

• GENERAL RAINWEAR – 25 PSI or 10,000 mm PreCip®, MemBrain® 10

The GORE-TEX® membrane is the heart of all GORE-TEX® products. It is completely wind and waterproof, but permeable for water vapor. The result: Water from the outside will never penetrate, cold winds cannot pass through and perspiration can escape easily. This is why your body always stays dry and comfortable with GORE-TEX® products.

Technical Description:The GORE-TEX® membrane contains over 1.4 billion microscopic pores per square cm (9 billion per inch). These pores are 20,000 times smaller than a water droplet, but 700 times larger than a water vapor molecule, which makes the GORE-TEX® membrane completely waterproof from the outside, while allowing perspiration to escape from the inside. An oleophobic (or oil-hating) substance is integrated into the membrane, preventing the penetration of body oils and insect re-pellent that could otherwise affect the membrane.

GORE-TEX® MEMBRANE

GORE-SEAM® Tape

Special features of GORE-SEAM® TapeEven the most waterproof, breathable, windproof fabric won‘t keep you dry and comfortable if the seams are not completely sealed.

For absolute waterproofness, GORE-TEX® products rely on GORE-SEAM® tape technologies.

Special tapes completely seal every tiny hole created by sewing machine needles

GORE-SEAM® TAPE

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GORE-TEX® PRO SHELLSpecial features of the 3-Layer GORE-TEX® Pro Shell:• Meets the demands of outdoor professionals and serious enthusiasts• Engineered for extended and extreme conditions• Extremely tough, extremely breathable, durably waterproof and windproof• A specific GORE-TEX® membrane is firmly bonded to a tough outer material and a

robust inner lining for longer life under extreme tough conditions

Waterproofness: 40+ PSIBreathability: Overall garment < 6 Ret 2L Spec is <4.5 Ret Typical is 4 (JIS L-1099 B1: 2 layer - >25,000 gr/m/24 hours typical) 3L Spec is < 6 Ret Typical is 5.0 (JIS L-1099 B1: 3 layer - >25,000 gr/m/24 hours typical)Windproofness: 0 CFM, 100% windproof

GORE-TEX® PERFORMANCE SHELLSpecial features of the 2-Layer GORE-TEX® Performance Shell • Designed for a wide range of outdoor activities• Provides breathable comfort and durably waterproof and windproof protection• A specific GORE-TEX® membrane is bonded to the outer material and protected

on the inside by a separate lining• The separate lining inside ensures better wearing comfort and versatility

Waterproofness: 40+ PSIBreathability: Overall garment Spec is <13 Ret 2L <10 Ret Typical Ret is 5.5 3L <13 Ret Typical Ret is 8Windproofness: 0 CFM, 100% windproof

GORE-TEX® PACLITE SHELLSpecial features of the GORE-TEX® Paclite® Shell• Ideal for trekking, hiking, cycling and sports where weight and space are critical• Combines extreme breathability and durable wind- and waterproofness with

minimum weight and pack volume• A protective layer on the membrane makes a separate lining unnecessary

Waterproofness: 40+ PSI Breathability: Overall garment Spec is <4.5 Typical Ret is 4 Windproofness: 0 CFM, 100% windproof

GORE-TEX® Pro Shell

GORE-TEX® Performance Shell

GORE-TEX® Paclite Shell

Moisture vapor escapes

Rain and wind stay out

Outer material

GORE-TEX® membraine

Protective layer

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EXTREME CONDITIONS

MARMOT MEMBRAIN®

Proprietary PU film laminate. Balances the best performance in breathability, waterproofness, and water repellency with excellent durability. The hydrophilic nature of the PU film reduces internal condensation and increases comfort range by reducing the chilling effect caused by converting condensation build up back into vapor.

• Exceptional moisture vapor transmission – up to 27,000gr

• Less condensation - moisture movement due to hydrophilic lamina-tion and increased MVT

• Thermal protection - when your clothing system is drier, you stay warmer.

Waterproofness: 40+ PSI 20,000mm Water Repellency: Spray test 80/100 Breathability: Hohenstien Ret: 2 layer - 6 or less JIS L-1099 B1: 2 layer - >25,000 gr/m/24 hours Windproofness: O CFM

MARMOT MEMBRAIN® STRATA™

Marmot’s proprietary 2.5 layer lamination uses very small non-organic particles layered on top of Marmot MemBrain® that prevents the membrane from direct abrasion and creates a very dry touch. The back print pattern is carefully designed to achieve the maximum durability and breathability. Abrasion tests rate 4-5 times better than regular MemBrain® (which is why regular MemBrain, as well as all 2-layer laminates require a separate lining).

Compared to other brands of 2.5 layer coatings in the market, our 2.5 layer lamina-tion is about 100% more breathable. In addition, laminated stretch fabrics stretch more and have a softer hand than 2.5 layer coated fabrics.

• Lightweight – .5 protective layer reduces skin contact eliminates need for lining or 3L

• Hydrophilic PU reduces condensation = more comfort • Soft, quiet hand, and compressible

Waterproofness: 40 PSI 20,000mm Water Repellency: Spray test 80/20 Breathability: Hohenstien Ret: 2.5 Layer – 6-6.5 JIS L-1099 B1: 2 layer - >20,000 gr/m/24 hours

GENERAL RAINWEAR

MEMBRAIN 10 – a waterproof/breathable lamination technology designed for moderate conditions.

Waterproofness: 25 PSI 10,000mm Water Repellency: Spray test 80/20 Breathability: Hohenstien Ret: 2 Layer – 6.5-7 JIS L-1099 B1: 2 layer - >10,000 gr/m/24 hours

PRECIP®

Marmot’s proprietary PU coating technology, specially engineered for unlined garments, combines hydrophobic and hydrophilic PU with a special DryTouch Tech-nology in a very precisely controlled 2 layer coating system. DryTouch incorporates a protein in the coating reducing condensation and the sticky clammy feel of most coatings.

PreCip is specially formulated for: Waterproofness – Breathability – Comfort - Durability Waterproofness: 30+ PSI 15,000mm Breathability: 12,000gr/m per 24 hrs, approx. Ret 6.5 Windproofness: O CFM

membrain®

membrain®

Lightweight outer fabric

Marmot® MemBrain®

Strata™ protects the waterproof MemBrain® layer

precip®

PHOTO GABE ROGEL

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Understanding Waterproof / Breathable Technologies

COATINGS VS. LAMINATES:

COATINGS (ie. PRECIP®)Liquid polyurethane is “painted” onto the face fabric. Two types of coatings are used: • Microporous - Hydrophobic, includes tiny pathways small enough to

prevent water from entering but large enough for water vapor to pass through. Pores are created in 1 of 2 ways:

1. Large Hole Method - Chemical in PU that “washes” out after drying. Sometimes called Foam Method.

2. Small Hole Method – SiO2 particles are mixed into the PU and leached out during drying. Smaller holes are formed around larger pores adding to the breathability.

• Monolithic - Solid and hydrophilic - Water is attracted to coating, adsorbed, then diffused into the

next layer.

- Reduces condensation inside the garment.

PreCip® is considered a bi-component technology. We use both a microporous and monolithic coating in PreCip® garments.

LAMINATED (MEMBRAIN®, STRATA® & GORE-TEX®)The heart and sole of laminates is a membrane layer bonded to a face fabric like wallpaper to a wall. Two types of laminates mostly used:

1. Polyurethane Film (PU) • Mostly used in proprietary laminations (Non-Gore) • Depending on chemical make-up can provide wide variation in

performance characteristics and prices. • Film is bonded (like wallpaper) to face fabric. Generally it

is used in conjunction with a third layer (bonded or hung) to protect the membrane.

• Offers enhanced breathability, waterproofness, and provides better platform for stretch fabrics.

2. ePTFE (expanded polytetraflouroethylene) - GORE-TEX® and eVent™ • GORE-TEX® products are waterproof even in the wettest condi-

tions and after extreme use. • Cold winds cannot pass through and destroy the microclimate

next to your skin, which ensures that you don’t get cold. • Perspiration can evaporate easily so that even in cases of

extreme physical exertion, humidity is not trapped inside the clothing system.

• Engineered to be durable for the intended end use of the garment.

MICA JACKET WINS NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC “BEST OF ADVENTURE GEAR” AWARD

Marmot’s ultra-light Mica Jacket has been awarded the 2009 “Best of Adventure Gear” by the editors of National Geographic Adventure Magazine.

This highly functional and elegantly designed jacket is part of Marmot’s growing category of lightweight waterproof, breathable shells for men and women. It also is the corner-stone of the company’s new MemBrain® Strata™ -- a new 2.5 layer laminated technology.

Marmot’s 6.0 oz Crystalline Jacket – the women’s version of the Mica – recently won the OutDoor Industry Award at the international European OutDoor Show in Friedrich-shafen, Germany.

Magnification of coated fabric

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At Marmot, it’s not only what’s on the inside, but what’s on the outside of our shells that matter. Think of finishing technologies as the shells first line of defense from rain, snow and ice.

MARMOT DEFENDER - is a revolutionary nano-technology that can be ap-plied to fabrics to add the following characteristics: • Water repellency - Long term durability - 80/100 Spray Test - Better resistance to pressure and friction (Key Feature:

works better and longer in the field) • Oil and Stain repellency - Virtually self cleaning: oil, ketchup, coffee, red wine

just roll right off • Soil release - Dirt and grime won’t penetrate so they wash off easier

Inspired by nature: certain plants and insects wings stay clean and dry because dirt and water cannot adhere to their surface, ie: the Lotus leaf. Defender applies nano particles, made of specially processed silica (sand) at the molecular level right into the fibers to mimic the structured surface of the Lotus leaf.Used in: The entire Shelled DriClime collection

DWR - DURABLE WATER REPELLENCYThe durable water-repellent finish increases the surface tension on the face fabric of your garment allowing water droplets to bead up and roll off. While not able to withstand much water pressure it will help keep the shell fabric from saturating and reduce the internal condensation; keeping you drier and warmer.

Performance in the field vs wash test performance: the Holy Grail of DWR is to find a finish that won’t wash out, perform for a long period in the field and not stiffen the fabric or add excessive weight.

DWR TESTING: DWR finishes are tested against washing to show a compari-son of which DWR will last the longest. This is the Spray Test rating. This test is a good barometer of how much of the DWR chemical is being put onto a fabric. However, this test is not indicative of how long the DWR finish will stay repellent while in use in the field. Results are given by the % of the fabric still beading up after spraying water on the fabric after washing. For example: 80/20, this means; 80 points (or %) after 20 washing. 80/20 is the standard for high level DWR.

DWR - long lasting fluorine based resins. A Marmot standard for shell fabrics. Spray test - 80/20. Used in: GORE-TEX®, MemBrain®, PreCip®

WR - a basic flouro-carbon based resin with Spray test 70/10.

Used on linings were DWR is less critical.

finishing technologies

To maintain highest DWR performance we recommend washing with low surfactant and easily rinsed cleaning products (powdered detergent). High surfactant detergents (liquid detergents) can leave residues which breakdown the surface tension of water and defeats the effectiveness of any DWR finish. DO NOT use fabric softeners. Grangers makes excellent products for the care of outdoor products.

When you come in from the rain, toss your jacket in the dryer for 20 minutes on medium heat instead of letting it hang dry, this will reacti-vate the DWR and water will again bead up and roll away.

DON’T BE AFRAID OF THE DRYER!

PHOTO GABE ROGEL

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softshell

SOFTSHELL

Versatility A Softshell for All Seasons

Our softshell collection is conceived and designed to accomodate a wide range of weather conditions and uses. From high-energy trail runs in spring to extended hikes in cold and wet winter wildernesses, these jackets cover the entire spectrum of outdoor performance. To help you narrow your choices, we’ve categorized them into three groups, each characterized by specialized fabrics and user-specific designs.

Jackets in this category are best for use in cold and wet conditions with low or intermittent aerobic output, such as alpine, sidecountry and long backcountry hikes, or for when the weather turns nasty at home.

These jackets are best for moderate to cold conditions that are drier with more moderate aerobic output, such as spring skiing, or cold weather day hikes.

M3 jackets are best for mild, dry climates with very high aerobic output, such as trail running or alpine climbing.

Photos Gabe Rogel

Super Hero Jacket reviewed by Fabrizio Zangrilli

The Superhero helped me act like one on Pumori. While guiding on the south ridge in November of 2008 I was involved in the rescue of a very seriously injured climber - broken ribs, arm, scapula, punctured lung and severe head trauma. Rescues at high altitude are not times to care about the wear and tear on clothes, but I was really happy at the preformance that the Superhero gave, it took serious abuse and took it well. I managed to lower the injured climber 900m by myself and then piggy back and porter them to the nearest village, Gorak Shep, in 10 hours, alowing for a helicopter rescue the next morning that saved their life. The jacket stood up to crampons, axes, rock, scree and alot of rope wearing against it. The importance of clothes are sometimes underestimated, the Superhero was dynamic enough to allow me total freedom of movement while lowering the injured climber, very breathable - important because I didn’t stop for water the whole day and if I had been over heating ten hours of effort would have been impossible - and durable enough to withstand the abuse. I am glad that was my outer layer that day! ~ Fabrizio Zangrilli, First to lead a professionally guided expedition to K2

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Our definition of Softshell includes the 6 following characteristics in varying degrees.

• Durability - Abrasion resistance

• Stretch comfort fit • Breathability - Moisture Vapor Transmission, Air Permeability

• Wind resistance • Water resistance • Thermal protection

Of these factors, Water resistance, Wind resistance, Thermal protec-tion and Breathability will be the factors that most determine the positioning of the garments. Stretch and Durability are common to all.

Softshell Technologies

Marmot uses three fabric types with hybrid garment construction to offer the most complete and compelling softshell assortment.

Fabric types:

1. Laminates with film 2. Laminates with partial or no film 3. Double Weaves

A laminate, you recall is constructed by uniting two or more layers of material together, usually with something between the layers and sealing them with heat and/or pressure, generally an adhesive. Selecting different laminates, either with or without a film in the middle can increase or decrease wind protection, water resistance and air permeability.

1. LAMINATES WITH FILMUsed in Marmot’s M1 and M2 softshells, these fabrics utilize full film lamination technology and offer excellent stretch, are wind proof, highly water resistant and breathable. M1 series garments offer more water resistance and insulation than M2 and M3 softshells. This fabric is excellent for intermittent aerobic activities.

WINDSTOPPER®

Every square inch of the WINDSTOPPER® membrane contains 1.4 billion micropores. This structure is ultra-light, ultra-thin, and highly resistant to extreme temperatures. The microporous structure of the WINDSTOPPER® membrane is breathable; wind resistant, but moisture vapor can easily escape.

Water Resistant 20 PSI initial, high water resistance – not waterproof Breathability Softshell - avg 6-8 Ret Wind resistance <2 CFM

2. LAMINATES WITH PARTIAL OR NO FILMUsed in Marmot’s M2 softshells, these fabrics utilize partial film lamination technolo-gy, are air permeable and highly wind proof. They provide moderate water resistance, excellent stretch, and are highly breathable. Styles in this category are excellent for intermittent and moderate aerobic activities.

Polartec® Power Shield®

Power Shield® technology utilizes a perforated membrane that can control the amount of wind resistance and air permeability. The key to Power Shield® fabric is that the perforated membrane allows a wider range of comfort in aerobic and sweaty conditions. Power Shield O2® is more air permeable, making it ideal in the backcountry, (Fall 2010 only).

Durable - stretch woven face resists abrasion Air Permeable - Patented perforated membrane 96-98% Windproof: 8 – 16 CFM 2% Air permeability (Power Shield O2® is 4%)

3. DOUBLE WEAVESUsed in Marmot’s M3 softshells and offer excellent stretch, wind resistance, and maximum breathability. This fabric is excellent for high aerobic activities.

Double weave is a type of woven textile in which two or more sets of warps and one or more sets of weft or filling yarns are interconnected to form a two-layered cloth. This is why the front and back of a fabric can look different and have varied surface textures. This construction method creates fabrics with a range of wind resistance and insulation characteristics.

Hybrid ConstructionThis refers to the use of fabrics from one or more categories of fabrics to create our versatile softshells. Windproof and highly water resistant fabrics for the shoulders, arms and front. Lighter weight fabrics are used under the arms and back where more breathability is needed.

Our Hybrid Construction allows us to combine fabrics with and without film technology to create most of the M2 category of garments.

SOFTSHELLS 101

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fleeceMarmot’s series of Fleece garments are an integral layering system designed specifically to work directly with the Shell, Softshell and Insulated exterior layering garments to achieve the highest level of performance and protection from weather conditions.

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• total windproofness: protects your body’s warmth from the chilling effects of wind and weather

• maximum breathability: prevents overheating & perspiration build-up by allowing moisture vapor to easily escape

• efficient warmth: provides up to 250% more warmth than a non-windproof fleece

• versatile: delivers comfort as a mid- or outer layer

• shearling surfaces create air pockets that trap air and retain body heat

• outstanding warmth without weight

• excellent breathability and dry quickly

• state of the art in fleece fabrics

• 200 weight fabrics are a mid weight and provide a warm thermal layer for moderate to cold outdoor activities

• provides warmth without the weight and bulk of traditional insulating fabrics

• highly breathable to provide comfort in all activities

• dries quickly to minimize heat loss

• versatile, appropriate for a broad range of activities

• 100 weight fabrics are the lightest and are excellent for a warm first layer or lightweight sweater

• provides warmth without the weight and bulk of traditional insulating fabrics

• highly breathable to provide comfort in all activities

• dries quickly to minimize heat loss

• versatile, appropriate for a broad range of activities

• body-hugging 4-way stretch provides unrestricted freedom of movement

• actively pulls moisture away from your body and dries quickly

• highly breathable to provide comfort in all activities; does not restrict the movement of moisture vapor

• provides warmth without the weight and bulk of traditional insulating fabrics

• wind resistant to reduce the effects of wind chill

POWER 8 JACKET

AFTERBURNER JACKETAFTERBURNER VESTW’S FIREFLY JACKET

WARMLIGHT JACKETRADIATOR JACKETWARMLIGHT VEST

W’S FURNACE VESTW’S FURNACE JACKET

REACTOR JACKETREACTOR HALF ZIP

REACTOR VESTREACTOR PANT

W’S FLASHPOINT JKTW’S FLASHPOINT HOODY

W’S FLASHPOINT HALF ZIP

VARS HOODYVARS HALF ZIP

POWER STRETCH JKTPOWER STRETCH HALF ZIP

POWER STRETCH VESTPOWER STRETCH 3/4 PANT

POWER STRETCH PANTW’S AROSA HOODY

W’S AROSA HALF ZIPW’S POWER STRETCH JKT

W’S POWER STRETCH ZIP HOODYW’S POWER STRETCH HALF ZIP

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MARMOT CUSTOMER REVIEW

“Got this hoodie from a (retailer) and it was basically love at first sight. The design on the bottom right arm drew me in and I tried it on and was very impressed with the fit and comfort.”

~ Anonymous, on her Women’s Wigi Hoody

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What causes odor in base layer products?The odor we smell is actually the bacteria effluent, (or bacteria poop, if you will), composed primarily of ammonia and other yucky stuff. This is our own skin bacteria that transfers to the textile and starts breeding. You can think of your base layer as a breeder reactor for bacteria, they like it warm and moist.

Previously there were only two ways to prevent this; blow up the reactor or stop the breeding process. Blowing up the reactor means killing all the bacteria in the sur-rounding area, including the bacteria on your skin. Stopping the breeding process occurs locally on the textile and does not migrate to the skin. Allowing the bacteria on our skin to maintain their natural balance.

A new way to fight odor – adsorb it.

COCONA® As part of our efforts to find more eco-friendly, UpCycled® materials, Cocona rep-resents the latest in multi-functional technology thru natural, non-synthetic means. Cocona is an activated carbon made from coconut shells. Activated carbon is the most effective odor-eliminating substance known to man. We have all seen this from water filters to cat box filters. Phew, do those cat boxes stink.Activating carbon creates additional pores in the carbon molecules providing an enormous increase in surface area: about 1.5 football fields worth in one garment.Coconut shells are ideal due to their unique pore size and structure. Much better than wood or other activated carbons. Nano particles of this activated carbon are then added to polyester or nylon in the creation of the yarn.

ADsorption – the adhesion, in an extremely thin layer, of molecules to the surface of solid bodies with which they are in contact with.

ABsorption – to suck up. The molecules are taken up into the internal network of the absorbing material. It is harder to evaporate after absorption.

HOW IT WORKS: activated carbon has a vastly increased surface area which attracts and adsorbs (accumulates) gases or liquids on the surface, not absorbing them into the material itself. Unlike most anti-microbials, Cocona does not kill the bacteria, but adsorbs the odors as a gas.

CARE AND FEEDING: Eventually the Cocona will reach saturation, the activated carbon can then be “refreshed” in the home laundry or by putting it in a medium hot dryer (about 160 degrees) for about 20-30 minutes. The heat vibrates (Brownian Motion) the “odor molecules” so that they detach from the Cocona, leav-ing the Cocona ready to adsorb more smelly stuff. Non-scent detergents and not using dryer sheets is recommended.

NOTES:UV – here’s a good one for the Tech Geeks: Activated carbon is a black substance and has a wide UV absorption spectrum. The light energy is absorbed and then released through the rotational/vibrational relaxation of the activated carbon molecules.

baselayerMidweight and Lightweight baselayer products share these common features:

• Polartec® Power Dry® technology: bi-component knit construction - smaller denier spun yarns with higher capillary action on the outside to 3-dimensionally “wick” the moisture away from the body and spread it out on the surface of the fabric for quick drying.

• Cocona® performance technology for enhanced wicking, quick dry, UV protection and anti-odor

MIDWEIGHT BASE LAYERPolartec® Power Dry® w/Cocona Performance Technology – drop needle, loop-knit back for added warmth.Weight: 4.4 oz/sq yd

LIGHTWEIGHT BASE LAYERPolartec® Power Dry® w/Cocona Performance Technology - a lighter base layer with smooth face, easy on and off and no bind layering. Weight: 3.5 oz/sq yd

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BASELAYER

Coconuts to Cocona®

+ =+Heat 300ºC 1000ºC Steam

Crushed, classified and separated

Cocona® activated carbon is a by-product of the carbon made for water purification, which is too small for use in water filters.

ATTRIBUTES:

Moisture management – Due to the extensive surface area of the Cocona fibers, moisture is pulled away from the skin and spread out over a greater area where it accelerates the evaporation process.

Cocona™ fabrics and yarns with activated carbon have up to 45% better moisture transfer, and adsorption then the leading Moisture Management Brand.

Odor management – Cocona adsorbs odors naturally. Odors emanated from the wearer, inherent in the fabric, and present in the surrounding environment are at-tracted to and trapped within the pores of the carbon.

Odor molecules are released and the carbon renewed when you wash and dry your garments.

UV resistance – Activated carbon embedded within the yarn of various fabrics absorb harmful rays and provides a shield between your skin and damaging UV radiation with no negative effects on your body.

Cocona™ fabrics and Cocona™ yarns feature an Ultra-violet Protection Factor (UPF) of up to 50+ depending upon the construct of the fabric.

ANTIMICROBIAL COCONA™Not effective against existing odors (smoke, body, etc...) Odor molecules are adsorbed onto the surface of the activated carbon

Chemical Exposure All Natural - activated carbon is made from coconut shells

Some treatments can wash out over time and loose their effectiveness Carbon is reactivated during regular machine wash and dry cycles

COMPARISON TO STANDARD ANTIMICROBIAL:

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While some cool their heels in springtime, others are just getting warmed up. We’ve assembled a lightweight, packable outdoor collection that amounts to a complete wardrobe for spring and summer adventures.

This action-oriented clothing caters to hard-chargers who don’t want their wardrobe to slow them down. Designed expressly for layering, with fabrics that wick moisture, dry quickly, and offer terrific UPF protection, these garments are great for running, riding, hiking, climbing, or any other activity that calls for sweat, muscle, and determination.

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Lining

DRICLIME P-275 – a “plaited” bi-component denier gradient tricot knit made of two distinct layers of 100% polyester yarns. The layer next to your skin has a brushed surface, which decreases the surface area, allowing for greater movement of perspiration to the outer layer.

The outer layer has a special filament yarn with an open capillary structure, which powerfully pulls moisture away from the body and allows it to spread out and evapo-rate. Unlike cotton, the moisture is never absorbed into the fiber where it would take longer to dry.

UPCYCLE® DRICLIME P-275 – same great performance made with 80% recycled polyester yarns.

MICRO DRICLIME - a microfiber version of DriClime® with a softer hand and warmer initial touch. Excellent moisture movement with brushed surface that will not catch on rough skin surfaces like hang nails. Used in: Trails bag

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When is stretch a bad thing? When you line a jacket. That’s why

Marmot DriClime jackets use a warp knit fabric on the inside of every

Shelled DriClime garment. Warp knits do not stretch, so you can slide

your arm into the sleeve easier than fabrics that stretch.

A Marmot exclusive, the concept combines the awesome

3-dimensional wicking of DriClime brushed tricot with a wind-resistant,

highly breathable shell.

A Shelled DriClime garment can be worn next to the skin as a wicking

baselayer, layered with other garments as mid-layer insulation, or worn

alone as a low-bulk, one-piece performance

system for heavy sweating. It defines versatility.

DRICLIME®

Evaporating body moisture

Small filament fiber

Large filament fiber

Small denier filament fiber

Large denier, brushed filament fiber

Body moisture

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SPORTSWEAR

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Protection from the SunWith the Ozone layer decreasing, the protection from the UV rays has become increasingly important. There are different types of ratings and degrees that can help us to determine what the best is. At times there is confusion in the ratings, so we hope this will help you.

Clothing is rated for its level of UV protection according to an Ultraviolet Pro-tection Factor or UPF. This is a similar rating to the SPF used with sunscreen except that it addresses UVA and UVB whereas SPF only covers UVB. Most dermatologists recommend clothing with a UPF 25 or higher rating. Accord-ing to American guidelines the highest rating is UPF 50+.

The standard for a label UPF indicates certain UV protection categories set-up by the AATCC15-24 are classified and labeled as having “Good UV protection” 25-39 are classified and labeled as having “Very Good UV protection”40-50+ are classified and labeled as having “Excellent UV protection”

A garment with a UPF of 50 only allows 1/50th of the UV radiation falling on the surface of the garment to pass through it. In other words, it blocks 49/50ths or 98% of the UV radiation.

VOGUE TANK IS EDITOR’S CHOICE

Women’s Adventure Magazine chose our Women’s Vogue tank as a 2009 Editor’s Choice winner. Marmot’s stretchy, sexy tank for everything from yoga to climbing to jogging.

Sportswear Fibers

ORGANIC COTTON Organic cotton is grown using methods and materials that have a low impact on the environment. Third-party certification organizations verify that organic producers use only those methods and materials allowed in organic production.

POLYNOSIC/ MODAL Polynosic is a processed bio-based textile made from reconstituted cellulose from the beech tree. Polynosic is considered a type of rayon. While rayon may be made of the wood pulp of a number of different trees, polynosic uses only beech wood. Polynosic yarn/fabrics are not open end, ring spun and are not harmful to the environment.

Like other types of rayon, originally marketed as “artificial silk,” polynosic is soft, smooth and breathes well. Its texture is similar to that of cotton or silk.

Polynosic may be used on its own or in a blend with cotton, spandex, or other textiles. In many ways, polynosic acts like cotton, but it also has some significant advantages over cotton. Textiles made from polynosic are resistant to shrinkage and fading. Poly-nosic is also less likely to form pills as a result of friction. Its smoothness also makes hard water deposits less likely to adhere to the surface, so the fabric stays soft through repeated washings.

NYLON A man-made fiber with a multitude of uses, and well suited for clothing. Durable, excel-lent abrasion resistance, quick drying and lightweight.

POLYESTER Also a man-made fiber well suited for clothing, especially when mixed with other fibers such as cotton or nylon. Polyester fabrics are quick drying, lightweight and wick moisture.

POLYPROPYLENE Polypropylene has great chemical and stain resistance compared with polyester and other fibers, and is much lighter, thereby providing better coverage with less garment weight and fiber content. It provides better insulation than all other fibers and has excellent toughness and abrasion resistance making this perfect for outdoor activities. It outperforms all other fibers in low moisture absorption, providing the fastest drying garments in the industry.

BOTTLES FLAKES PROCESS

CHIPSFILAMENT YARN

Marmot UpCycle® products minimize our impact on the environment by using natural,

organic, and recycled or discarded materials that would otherwise end up in landfills.

Our UpCycle® fabric is made from recycled plastic...hence

the name “UpCycle”. When you recycle plastic, you get more

plastic; when we UpCycle® plastic, we get fabric, a greater

value and a broader use.

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WHAT IS ORGANIC COTTON?Organic Cotton fields must be fallow for more than 3 years

Sterilant can’t be used on the seeds.

Herbicides, insecticides and defoliants are not allowed.

Organic Cotton and Conventional Cotton fields must be kept separate.

Organic farming in India

• Living soil is the basis of the organic farm: free of toxic chemicals for at least three years and enriched by compost and other organic matter.

• The concept is simple: vigorous plants resist insects, weeds and diseases better than those under stress due to repeated chemical applications.

• By working with nature to create a diverse farm ecosystem, you produce optimal growing conditions.

• The field is a bug eat bug world, in which a “natural enemy complex” of predator and parasite insects keep pests in check.

• Pest infestations are seen as messengers of fields out of balance, rather than signals for chemical spray programs.

• The organic world view requires more “eyes to the acre,” walking fields to catch potential problems early, sometimes substituting hand labor for chemical- oriented solutions.

• Mills charge more due to loss of time in closing down machines to clean before running organic.

• Higher costs resulting from extra time spent training old suppliers and working with new suppliers.

• More costly high fixation dyes used on cloth results in less water clean-up after dyeing. No chlorine bleach used.

• Less water used in dyeing conserves resources and uses less dyestuff in solution.

• Mechanical finishing.

• The conventional field is a sterile environment, in which microbial, plant and insect diversity is selectively eliminated for the purpose of growing just one plant.

• By feeding the plants heavy dosages of synthetic fertilizers, and eliminating com-peting species, it is reasoned, you create maximum yields.

• An arsenal of chemical herbicides, insecticides and defoliants - broadly referred to as pesticides - exists to combat weeds, ward off insects and facilitate harvest. Without these chemical tools, it is believed, the unarmed farmer faces near-certain crop failure.

• Much of the present conventional farm practice is done in the name of economy and efficiency. And in the competitive world marketplace, there is the continual pressure to produce more for less money.

• Fierce competition between mills keeps prices low.

• Mills run continuously and high efficiency keeps cost down.

• Established supplier relationships and methods run automatically with minimum time and attention.

• Available dyestuffs and dyeing methods are chosen based on price and perfor-mance, and seldom include environmental effects.

• Chlorine and/or hydrogen bleaches used.

• Finishes often include synthetic resins which may contain formaldehyde.

ORGANIC GROWN CONVENTIONAL GROWN

HOW IS ORGANIC COTTON CERTIFIED?To produce organic cotton textiles, certified organic cotton should be manufactured according to organic fiber processing guidelines.

Certification is either IMO or GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard)This short form of the GOTS is designed to give a quick overview on the content and requirements of the standard. It does not reflect all criteria of the standard and can therefore not be used for any official purpose

GOTS The aim of the standard is to define requirements to ensure organic status of textiles, from harvesting of the raw materials, through environmentally and socially responsible manufacturing up to labeling in order to provide a credible assurance to the end consumer.

IMO offers inspection and certification. IMO has been acting as a reliable, international inspection and certification organization for textiles. Following the standard with GOTS has set in place.

After fabric is dispatched, certification is received at the mill within 15-20 day.

The certificate is sent with the finished garment shipment.

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Waterproof /Breathable Glove Inser ts

GORE-TEX® GLOVE INSERT – The GORE-TEX® Glove Insert replaces all previous inserts. XCR is now a performance designation, not a special insert, for gloves that use very breathable materials and can meet a stringent whole glove breathability test. So, XCR gloves are still the highest performance in keeping you warmer, drier, longer.

MEMBRAIN® GLOVE INSERT – Waterproof, Breathable and Windproof. Low bulk – high value.About 15% less breathable than GTX inserts.

MEMBRAIN® REFLECT™ GLOVE INSERT – Waterproof, Breathable and Windproof. Low bulk liner with a reflective coating on the back of hand . Body heat is reflected back to your skin for extra warmth.

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• Waterproof and breathable• Heat is reflected back to your body

• Without reflect™ MemBrain®

• Heat is escaping through the glove

X-TRAFIT™ PRODUCT TECHNOLOGY (FALL ONLY) GORE-TEX® insert and inner lining are securely bonded to each other providing a waterproof, windproof and highly breathable glove. Used in: Alpinist Glove

Exceptional dexterity and durable comfort

Provides optimal grip when grasping

Proprietary grip tape prevents movement between the shell and the insert

Waterproof, windproof, breathable, Guaranteed

The ideal solution for spring skiing, ski racing, park and pipe, freeride, mountaineering and ice climbing

Did you know that your hand is the second sweatiest part of your body after your head?

It takes only 5 ml of water to chill your hands. Therefore, breathability is crucial to a glove’s func-tionality, as is water resistance, and of course, tactility.

Marmot gloves and mittens are technologically designed and anatomically shaped to keep your hands protected while allowing them to do what they need to do whether it’s swinging an ice axe, holding a ski pole, or belaying a rope. So when you are out trip after trip, you return with all your fingers intact.

Glove Insulation

PRIMALOFT® - unique patented synthetic down microfiber polyester insulation treated with a DWR for water repellency. High warmthto thickness. Low bulk, flexibility and soft feel.

THERMAL R™ – Thermal R™ is Marmot’s proprietary family of polyester insula-tions specifically engineered to meet various needs from sleeping bags, to garments to gloves. Mid loft, excellent warmth to weight, resilient loft, and durable.

THERMAL R ECO™ – Thermal R Eco™ with ThermoºCool Fibers™ is a unique combination of multi-channel and hollow fibers designed to provide maximum performance and comfort. Made of 100% recycled fiber. Mid loft, excellent warmth to weight, enhanced comfort and soft hand.

Reinforcement & Protection Materials

SYNTHETIC LEATHER – specially fabricated micro-polyester yarns, mimic suede leather. Good durability and faster drying than leather, with softer more flexible hand.

GRIPTEC – synthetic palm material, PU coated fabric for grip and durability.

d3o™ INTELLIGENT SHOCK ABSORPTION™ - is a patented, shock absorb-ing material specially engineered with intelligent molecules that flow with you as you move, but lock together on shock to absorb impact energy.

Pittards® Technologies

PITTARDS® WR100X® – special tanning process which creates a leather with less than 20% water pick-up, most leather picks 3 to 4 times that amount, won’t dry out and won’t crack after repeated wet and dry cycles.

PITTARDS® ARMORTAN® – unique polymer applied during tanning process adds 25% greater abrasion resistance. Polymer is cross-linked around the leather fibers for long lasting performance.

PITTARDS® OILTACK® – special oil finish increases grip in dry and wet condi-tions. Used by Walter Payton of the Chicago Bears.

PITTARDS® MICRO VENT ARMORTAN WR100X LEATHER – Micro Vent perforations enhance the breathability. Armortan Technology for added durabil-ity. Goatskin for durability.

PITTARDS® ATOMIC OILTACK LEATHER – Goatskin with special Oiltack finish and Atomic surface pattern for improved grip even when wet.

WR - washable leather technologyAll our leathers are specially treated to be washable and absorb less water. Water pick-up about 25% of original weight. Non treated leather can pick up over 2X their weight in water. Washable treatment allows the leather to be washed and go thru multiple wet / dry cycles and not become stiff and brittle.

WR HAIR SHEEP WASHABLE LEATHER – best strength to thickness of all leathers

WR GOATSKIN WASHABLE LEATHER – best overall durability, abrasion resistance,

PIGSKIN WASHABLE LEATHER – best value leather

Glove Linings

POLARTEC® WOOL POWER DRY® WITH COCONA® PERFORMANCE TECHNOLOGY 7.4 OZ – 26% wool / 74% polyester: Face: Australian 20 micron wool / Polyester blend. Backside: Polyester + Cocona polyester (21%)

MICRO 3.2 OZ 100% POLYESTER BRUSHED TRICOT – brushed polyester tricot for soft feel, warmth and quick dry

DRICLIME® 2.7 OZ 100% POLYESTER - a “plaited” bi-component denier gradient tricot knit made of two distinct layers of 100% polyester yarns.

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• The fine multi-channeled fiber transports moisture away while the hollow fibers provide excellent loft with minimum weight.

• Together they create an insulation that provides maximum warmth while reducing the adverse effects of perspiration, condensation and humidity inside the garment.

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The Best Down in the World From the beginning, down has been Marmot’s foremost insulator. No synthetic surpasses the lightweight, compactability and longevity of down. We are proud to use the best down available: GUARANTEED MINIMUM 850+ and 800+ fill power goose down.

850+ / 800+ FILL POWER GOOSE DOWN - from the best sources in Eastern Europe we have cornered the market on some really old birds. These geese are used for the farmers’ personal food supply and are much older than the geese normally raised for market. Avg. age is 1-3 yrs. And these big honkers make mean old’ watch geese too. Older geese produce mature down with larger, stronger and longer lasting down clusters. Many high fill power downs are mostly highly processed Chinese down with high cluster % but from younger Chinese birds that will not maintain loft over time. The difference in 850+ fill is the selection of only the best of the best and the careful processing to assure the finest down available.

GENERAL DOWN GUIDELINES:550 to 600 fill power - Mostly Chinese birds processed at 12 weeks, blended with European 625 to 650 fill power - Mostly European birds processed at 12-16 weeks700 to 750 fill power - Mostly European birds processed at 16-20 weeks 800+ fill power - Addition of mature down from the older geese processed at 24-48 months 850+ fill power - Carefully selected, blended and processed from each lot of Mature Geese

HYPOALLERGENIC - some people think they are allergic to down. In fact, they are allergic to the dust and other foreign material in down and feather products that are not cleaned thoroughly. Our 800 and 850 fill down is so meticulously cleaned and processed that it is hypoallergenic. Significantly reducing the chance of allergic reaction.

TESTING - AS ALWAYS THIS DOWN WILL BE INDEPENDENTLY CERTIFIED AND UNDERGO A SECOND TEST WHEN IT ARRIVES AT OUR DOOR TO ASSURE THE QUALITY AND FILL POWER OF EACH AND EVERY 800+ AND 850+ FILL POWER DOWN BAG WE MAKE. OUR MINIMUM SPEC 850 / 800 CU IN/OZ, AS TESTED INDEPENDENTLY AND RE-TESTED BY US. DUE TO OUR RIGOROUS TESTING WE ARE CONFIDENT THAT WE ARE SUPPLYING THE FINEST QUALITY DOWN AVAILABLE FROM ANYONE, ANYWHERE. REGARDLESS OF OTHER MARKETING CLAIMS.

MARMOT CUSTOMER REVIEW

“I just purchased this bag recently. I was on a 22 day trip in northern Minnesota from early Jan to the end. We had a minus 35 degree night followed by a minus 25. I had a fleece liner and a bivy sack. I stayed absolutely toasty warm all night. This is the most impressive bag I’ve ever had the pleasure to sleep in. The cut is wide enough and long enough to fit clothing and boot liners without sacrificing comfort. The shell is extremely weather resistant and didn’t soak up an ounce of moisture from breathing or anything else for that matter. Everything about this bag is top notch. I can’t wait to get out next month again.”

~ Troy, on his Col MemBrain® (-20ºF/-29ºC)

Marmot began as a sleeping bag company and we continue to pioneer performance, value and insulation standards in the outdoor industry. Our sleeping bag collection includes our stellar 850, 800, 600 fill power down plus our synthetic Trestles, Eco and Yurt series. All our bags are EN tested and inspected to ensure quality and performance.

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Nautilus Hood - wraps the hood completely for a better, warmer fit

Draft Tube - an oversized draft tube runs the length of the zip-per to trap heat.

Hood Muff - a down filled face muff traps heat and keeps the drawcords away from your face.

Stretch Tricot Baffles - allow the bag to be stuffed and unstuffed without creating a tear in the baffle material

Trapezoidal Foot box - foot box is constructed to match the shape of your feet, wider in the toe area and narrower in the heels.

Zipper guards - prevent the bag fabric from getting snagged on the side zipper.

Ground Level side seams - top layer wraps fully around the body creat-ing a warm layer of down.

Down Bag Features

Additional features unique to 800 fill down bags

Thermo-Pane foot box - double layer baffle construction for increased warmth in foot area.

Hidden Draft Tube Pocket - keeps contacts, watches or heaterpacks out of the way but within easy reach.

Forward Cant - Matches the natural forward lean of your feet during sleep

Award winningsleeping bags.

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BACKPACKER EDITOR’S CHOICE GOLD AWARD

Marmot’s Ultralight Series Sleeping Bags Named Backpacker 2008 Editor’s Choice Gold Award Winner.

Marmot’s Ultralight, Down Sleeping Bags were honored as recipients of the 2008 Backpacker Magazine Editors’ Choice Award, one of the most prestigious awards in the outdoor industry. The award is given in recognition of outstanding innovation in product design, materials and/or performance.

Marmot’s Ultralight 850 Fill bags, which include the Atom (40ºF); Hydrogen (30ºF); Helium (15ºF); Helium EQ (15ºF) and Lithium (0ºF), have all received Backpacker’s Editor’s Choice “Gold Award” for their time-tested excellence.

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Synthetic Sleeping Bags

Helping nature while enjoying it. That’s the idea behind our UpCycle® product, and we’ve now incorporated it into our Eco Pro sleeping bag line. From the 100% UpCycle® PET Polyester to the 80% UpCycle® PET insulation, you will be ecologically toasty!

Synthetic Insulations

ECO PRO INSULATION – a Marmot exclusive. Utilizes 80% Post Consumer Recycled polyester + small denier regular polyester to maximize warmth and softness. Used in: Eco Pro bags • Upcycle™ material • Exclusive to Marmot

THERMAL R™ – Thermal R™ is Marmot’s proprietary family of polyester insulations specifically engineered to meet various needs from sleeping bags, to garments to gloves. Used in: Axiom bags • Excellent warmth per weight • Resilient loft • Durable • Mid loft

SPIRAFIL - a unique blend of 3 denier spiral hollow fibers for loft and 1 denier polyester fibers for warmth, softness and compressibility. Thermally bonded for high tear strength and long-term durability. Exceptional combination of softness, lightweight, and compactability.Used in: Trestles bags • Economical • Durable • Compressible • Warm when wet

DRICLIME® MICRO - a microfiber version of DriClime® with a softer hand and warmer initial touch and great moisture transfer. Excellent moisture movement with added microfiber soft hand and brushed surface that will not catch on rough skin surfaces like hang nails.Used in: Trails Bags. Wgt: 2.9 oz • Comfortable warm touch microfiber • DriClime - 3 dimensional wicking

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Axiom 25 Bag Features

Zipper guards - prevent the bag fabric from getting snagged on the side zipper

Thermal R® Max - new high-lofting insulation made specifically for sleeping bags

Draft Tube - an oversized draft tube runs the length of the zipper to trap heat

Velcro® free face muff - comfortably snuggs around your face, trapping heatA-Flex Lite Construction - advanced

shingle insulation system that offers exceptional heat retention and optimal loft and cushioning

Trapezoidal Foot box - foot box is constructed to match the shape of your feet, wider in the toe area and narrower in the heels

Feely draw cord - two different shaped cords around the hood for easy nighttime adjustments

EcoPro Bag FeaturesSAME FEATURES AS ABOVE EXCEPT AS NOTED BELOW.

Wave Construction - offers the advantage of both traditional blanket and shingle construction with no significant increases in bag weight.

Eco Pro UpCycle™ Insulation - 80% UpCycle™ PET insulation, single denier filament fiber, light and warm performance

100% UpCycle™ PET Polyester fabric - made from recycled plastic bottles.

* Axiom 45, Eco Pro 40 and Trestles 40 all have Blanket Construction

Trestles Bag FeaturesSAME FEATURES AS ABOVE EXCEPT AS NOTED BELOW.

SpiraFil Insulation - a unique blend of 3 denier conjugated spiral hollow fibers for loft and 1 denier polyester fibers for warmth, softness and compressability

Dual Zipper - a half zipper on the opposite side of your bag opening gives you the ability to fold back the top of the bag.

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Yur t Bag Features

Full length zip around zipper allows for bag to open up to a Queen size comforter.

The Yurt Series delivers reliable and cozy warmth that’s ideal for car camping, family outings and backcountry hut and yurt trips. The sleeping bag/comforter comes in a choice of down or synthetic fill.

Down Yurt comes in convenient duffle bag with shoulder strap

Synthetic Yurt comes in convenient duffle bag with shoulder strap

DriClime Yurt comes in convenient carry sling

Down Yurt has stitch-through construction

Synthetic & DriClime Yurt have blanket construction

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What is the EN 13537 test? EN, short for European Norm, is a government test for sleeping bags.

How is the EN test conducted? First let’s be clear that it is challenging to test temp ratings because there are so many variables. Every person will sleep differently in the same bag. Choices like clothing, sleeping pad, tent or no tent, eat-ing and drinking before bed can all affect one’s sleeping experience. For the EN test, a copper mannequin named Charlie is fitted with 20 sensors and a clothing layer (top, bottom, and socks) that provide a consistent thermal value. The mannequin is placed in the sleeping bag and put onto a wood platform roughly 12mm thick. The board is held above the floor with some support which allows air circulation under the board. The board is covered with a mattress that has a consistent thermal value then placed in a cold room. A math-ematical formula is used to measure the data received from the sensors based on human modeling.

Why is there an EN Test hangtag on Marmot bags? Marmot sleeping bags sold in Europe require this testing and hangtag. We include this hangtag on all of our bags, as we believe it is the most reliable and accurate measure of the performance of a sleeping bag currently available.

How does EN testing differ from other methods and is it better? When Marmot first started testing bags, especially when we used GORE-TEX® fabric, our designers would go into meat lockers and sleep over night. Once they were able to sleep through the night they looked at the amount of fill to determine the temp range. Nowadays it is a bit more scientific. The testing method used in the US is very similar to the EN test. They use a copper mannequin, but the clothing, pad, and math formula are different. Again we feel the EN test is the most reliable and ac-curate measure of the performance of a sleeping bag currently available.

Has the feedback from the EN testing improved the designs of Marmot bags? Yes it has. The vast majority of our bags have tested to our current temp ratings. In some cases, the tests showed our bags were actually warmer than the rating we gave it. In another instance, there was a spot that showed room for improvement which led to more efficient baffle construction. With our baseline test-ing started in 2004, we can now measure improvement over time through new fabrics, insulation, and construction techniques.

Will the EN test become an industry wide standard? That is unknown. Currently our industry can’t agree on how the testing should be done because of all the variables. The European government has stepped in and taken control of standardized testing. For the meantime, Marmot will continue to test with the EN standard.

EN 13537 TESTED

ComfortZone de confort

Komforttemperatur

ExtremeZone de risque

Extremtemperatur

C°

Lower LimitZone de transitionGrenztemperatur

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Comfort: Based on a standard woman having a comfortable nights sleep.

Lower Limit: Based on a standard man as the lowest temp. to have a comfortable nights sleep.

Extreme: A survival rating for a standard woman.

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ComfortZone de confort

Komforttemperatur

ExtremeZone de risque

Extremtemperatur

C°

Lower LimitZone de transitionGrenztemperatur

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Comfort: Based on a standard woman having a comfortable nights sleep.

Lower Limit: Based on a standard man as the lowest temp. to have a comfortable nights sleep.

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Style # Style Name Temp Weight Comfort Limit Extreme

2031 Atom Reg 40F 1lb 6oz 50.5F 43.1F 18.6F

20000 Helium MB Reg 15F 2lb 5oz 25.5F 13.8F -19.8F

2001 Helium Reg 15F 2lb 3oz 27.6F 16.3F -16.6F

2061 Hydrogen Reg 30F 1lb 9oz 39.2F 29.8F 1.0F

20040 Lithium MB Reg 0F 2lb 15oz 14.0F 0.3F -37.4F

2101 Lithium Reg 0F 2lb 12oz 18.3F 6.0F -30.2F

2088 Wm’s Helium 15F 2lb 1oz 28.9F 17.9F -14.6F

2341 Arete Reg 40F 1lb 8oz 50.1F 42.6F 17.7F

2346 Arroyo Reg 30F 1lb 11oz 39.9F 30.7F 2.3F

2374 Couloir Reg 0F 3lb 3oz 12.2F -1.6F -40.3F

2354 Pinnacle Reg 15F 2lb 8oz 22.2F 10.0F -24.7F

2351 Wm’s Pinnacle Reg 15F 2lb 8oz 21.5F 9.3F -25.9F

20160 Always Summer Reg 45F 2lb 2oz 53.7F 46.7F 23.3F

20240 Never Summer MB 0F 3lb 13oz 20.4F 8.0F -27.5F

2189 Never Summer Reg 0F 3lb 14oz 15.8F 2.4F -34.7F

2119 Never Winter Reg 30F 2lb 7oz 41.3F 32.3F 4.4F

20200 Sawtooth MB Reg 15F 3lb 4oz 30.0F 19.2F -12.8F

2849 Sawtooth Reg 15F 3lb 1oz 26.0F 14.3F -19.1F

2111 Wm’s Angel Fire Reg 15F 3lb 0oz 26.0F 14.5F -19.1F

2165 Wm’s Teton Reg 0F 3lb 8oz 17.4F 4.4F -32.2F

2454 Trestles 0 Reg 0F 5lb 5oz 11.4F -2.3F -41.2F

2385 Trestles 15 Reg 15F 3lb 14oz 23.7F 11.8F -22.5F

2371 Trestles 20 Reg 20F 4lb 4oz 32.9F 22.4F -8.5F

2381 Trestles 30 Reg 30F 3lb 3oz 42.2F 33.4F 5.9F

2389 Trestles 40 Reg 40F 2lb 5oz 56.3F 49.8F 27.3F

2326 W’s Trestles 15 Reg 15F 3lb 10oz 28.0F 16.7F -16.0F

2365 W’s Trestles 30 Reg 30F 2lb 15oz 37.2F 27.5F -2.0F

20560 Axiom 25 Reg 25F 3lb 4oz 38.4F 29.1F 0.1F

20520 Axiom 45 Reg 45F 1lb 13oz 55.7F 49.1F 26.4F

2250 EcoPro 15 Reg 15F 3lb 0oz 29.3F 18.3F -13.9F

2125 EcoPro 30 Reg 30F 2lb 14oz 35.4F 25.5F -4.5F

2171 EcoPro 40 Reg 40F 2lb 6oz 47.4F 39.5F 14.0F

2254 W’s EcoPro 15 Reg 15F 2lb 13oz 29.3F 18.3F -13.9F

Facts don’t lie!EN Test Ratings for Marmot Sleeping bags

MARMOT RATING VS. EN RATING?

Marmot’s assigned temperatures are comparable to the EN t-limit rating.

During Marmot’s development process we send all samples to the Thelma Testing Center in Norway.

Continually using the Thelma Center allows us to achieve

continuity in our results.

HOW DO I READ THE EN HANGTAG?

Basically the EN hangtag shows a temperature range:

Comfort Limit – Based on a standard woman hav-ing a comfortable nights sleepLower Limit - Based on a standard man at the low-est temp to have a comfortable nights sleepExtreme Rating – A survival rating for a standard woman

For example, the rating on our Pinnacle 15º Sleeping Bag shows:

Comfort Limit – 22.2 degreesLower Limit – 10 degreesExtreme Rating – Minus 24.7 degrees

This can be helpful in selling on the floor. Below is an example dialogue between a female customer and a store employee.

Female Buyer - “I think I need a 15 degree bag.”Store Employee – “What temperatures are you expecting on your trip?”FB – “Between 15 and 25 degrees. I tend to sleep cold however.”SE – “You can definitely use this Pinnacle 15 bag, but you may consider buying a Zero degree bag to sleep more comfortably at the lower temperatures.”

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All the features you need, nothing you don’t. Always comfortable, durable, field-tested and ready for any mountain.

packs

Collections

ALPHA & KOMPRESSOR COLLECTIONSDesigned for speed, but with the perfect balance of comfort and durability for extended outings. The Alpha Series stays fixed to your body no matter what activity you’re doing. Features the WrapSure™ Fit System, waist belt pockets and rain flys.

TIROL AND MOUNTAIN COLLECTIONDesigned for multi-use activities, Marmot’s Mountain collection offers light weight, durability and comfort for multi-day outings or done-in-a-day activities. Features Air Comfort Technology and WrapSure™ Fit System.

TOWN SERIES COLLECTIONAn active outdoor design philosophy. Using UpCycled® face fabrics and body matching pattern work, we are able to create comfortable, environmentally friendly shoulder bags for both men and women. Featuring computer pockets, water bottle pockets, file compartments and organizer pockets.

Foams, Stays, Webbing, Hardware, etc...

WEBBING - all our webbing is high pic nylon, hot cut to prevent raveling.

HDPE - high-density polyethylene used for frame sheets

YKK ZIPPERS - all nickel plated for durability with an antique finish.

6061-T6 AIRCRAFT ALLOY ALUMINUM STAYS - lightweight and durable

AIRFLOW FRAME 7001 ALUMINUM STAYS – lightweight and sup-portive, concave for added stiffness

NATIONAL MOLDING HARDWARE - the most durable hardware on the market

CARBON FIBER ARC STAYS – creates AirFlow Flex active frame system

MARMOT PRO REVIEW

“I love this pack because, as a climber, it is the perfect size. With a volume of 35 liters, I can fit a 60 meter rope, a full rack of 14 or so cams, half a dozen quickdraws, several pairs of climbing shoes, chalk bag, harness, food, water, and a few extra layers of clothing. I can even lash a thermarest and a lightweight tent to the sides of the pack. No problem. I’ve used it to approach Half Dome with 35 pounds of stuff as well as for day trips looking for new climbs. The compression molded back panel molds to fit your back perfectly while the S-curved shoulder straps and the thick waist belt help distribute the load however you like. Additionally, the Eiger 35 has a hydration pocket for your water bladder, stash pockets in the waist strap, a solid closure system for the lid, and above all, its COMFORTABLE. It’s the only pack I own for all of these reasons. If I’m packing lighter, I’m wearing a crash pad, otherwise, it’s the Eiger 35.”

~ Kevin Jorgeson, Professional climber and student

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How to fit your Marmot pack

1. Center the HipbeltFind the hip crests and position the middle of the padding on the crest, then tighten the waistbelt.

2. Tighten the ShouldersLoosen the main shoulder straps,

slide them on and then tighten them until they are just snug.

3. Engage the SuspensionTighten the lower hipbelt straps

and upper load lifter straps to transfer the load to the suspension.

4. Adjust the StrapsRe-adjust the main shoulder straps

and waistbelt for comfort. The load should be mainly on the hips.

5. Adjust Sternum StrapPosition the sternum strap 3-4”

below the chin, then tighten it to pull the shoulder straps in.

6. Check the FitThe pack should contour snugly to the back, the padding should be comfortable and there shouldn’t be any obvious rub points on the skin.

THE WRAPSURE™ FIT SYSTEM

WEBBING ANCHORED EXTERNALLY ON SHOULDER STRAPS

WEBBING ENTERS BACK PANEL HERE

WEBBING IS INTERNAL ALONG BACK PANEL

WEBBING EXITS BACK PANEL HERE

PULL WEBBING DOWN HERE FOR ADJUSTMENT

WEBBING FEEDS THROUGH SLIDER LOCK

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Snag free flaps - small cords used in the flaps to prevent zipper snags

Fly vents allow air to circulate in the tent for better comfort with the rainfly on

Window Weld - fly windows are waterproof and allow natural light to enter the tent

Reflective tabs make the tent easier to find at night or in heavy storms

tents

Jingle-free zippers - nylon cords eliminate noisy zippers in high winds

Marmot clips distribute the load more evenly on the poles for better strength

DAC poles are the strongest and lightest poles available

Sealed seams - catenary cut seams are factory sealed for a waterproof, trail ready tent

Reinforced corners - offer the best strength possible on the tent in high winds

Marmot Architenture - Forward Thinking Design

Maximum spaciousness, habitability, and ease-of-use, all tucked into architecturally forward-thinking designs. That’s Marmot “Architenture”. This year, additional bivvies and 2 person tents join new family camping tents to complete an award winning line that offers something for every type camper.

Full coverage fly

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Tent Materials

HUBS – allows for new geometric pole designs and lower overall weight.

MARMOT CLIP - developed with our pole maker DAC, our clip is stronger, better more evenly distributed tension and reduced pole slip.

• Strong - made from Nylon 6.6 for high strength even in extreme cold. At -25ºC the clip is actually slightly stronger than at room temperature.

• No slip - Dual connection points on pole reduces point stress and slippage • Less stress - Dual connection points on tent increase strength by distributing the stress • Unique shape - Easy on and off, even with gloves

ULTRALIGHT CLIP - DAC offset design keeps the clip on the pole. About 30% lighter than our regular.

Poles

DAC FEATHERLITE NSL POLES – Lightweight larger diameter pole sections are stiffer for increased strength to weight and stability. Unique “combination ferrule allows the NSL poles to be combined with other Featherlight poles to maximize the blend of stiffness, durability and weight.

• Unique ferrule joint • Lighter - 4% less than standard Featherlite • Stiffer • Stronger - 10% increase • Stress management - pole and ferrules are balanced to eliminate high stress points • Smooth sliding thru pole sleeves • Field repairable - screw on tips allow easy repair or adjustment of shock cord

DAC FEATHERLITE POLES - 15% lighter than standard ferrule type poles with no reduction in strength

• Light - 15% lighter than ferrule poles • Strong - no decrease in strength, balanced stress load across entire pole • Stress management - pole and joint are balanced to eliminate high stress points • Field repairable - screw on tips allow easy repair or adjustment of shock cord

DAC PRESS FIT POLES - available in a wide range of diameters allowing us to match performance to small and large tents.

• Durable - press fit ferrules. No chance of glue failure. • Strong - 7001 aluminum resist catastrophic breakage by flexing under stress, like the Willow instead of the Oak (7075 aluminum). • Stress management - pole and ferrules are balanced to eliminate high stress points • Field repairable - screw on tips allow easy repair or adjustment of shock cord

DAC-17 7001 POLES – large 12mm diameter pole, best for larger size tents.

• Strong - 7001 aluminum resists catastrophic breakage by flexing under stress, like the Willow instead of the Oak (7075 aluminum). • Stress management - pole and ferrules are balanced to eliminate high stress points • Field repairable - screw on tips allow easy repair or adjustment of shock cord

Photo of hub and clips

Fabrizio Zangrilli First to lead a professionally guided expedition to K2. Photo Fabrizio Zangrilli Collection.

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Curly’s Clips

Marmot’s own Curly Cervone takes you through each of our tents in “world reknown” (see below) video clips available on our website. You can also catch ‘em on YouTube or download them to your iPod.

MARMOT CUSTOMER REVIEW

“We purchased our Halo 6 through an on line retailer in the USA. My family lives in Melbourne, Australia and use it frequently from mild winter conditions to scorching hot summer camping. It’s a tent that continues to exceed our expectations. We deliberated on the purchase of our family tent for some time and were finally swayed by Curly’s clips. I have 2 other high quality non-marmot branded tents and find the Halo 6 to be equal to the task or greater in quality, livability and “bang” for your dollar.”

~ Paul, on his Halo 6P

MARMOT CUSTOMER REVIEW

“I’m 6’6” and wanted a new tent for a trip with my wife to hike the Teton Crest Trail in Grand Teton N.P.

The Aura 2P was the only 2 person tent under 6 pounds that I found that truly had enough interior length for me to lay completely straight in AND have more room to spare! No more sleeping curled up or with my feet pushing into the end of the tent and getting wet.

My wife and I shared it comfortably. The vertical sidewalls were a HUGE plus and create tons of room for sitting up.

Door zippers worked great and the corner pockets designed so that getting gear in/out was easy. Much better than the typical “hanging” pockets. The vestibules on both sides easily fit your pack and boots, with room for even more stuff.”

~ Josh, on his Aura 2P

AURA 2P WAS OUTSIDE MAGAZINE’S 2008 “GEAR OF THE YEAR”

Marmot’s Aura 2-Person Tent, featured in Outside’s 2008 Summer Buyer’s Guide in an impressive two-page spread, won “Gear of The Year” for its remarkable spaciousness, innovative pole design and added lightweight value (with fly it weighs in at 4 lbs, 6 oz).

BOXED OUTDOOR TENTSFive of our Outdoor tents come boxed with the added value of a FREE footprint and gearloft, Hideaway 4P, Twilight 2P, Earlylight 2P, Limelight 2P and 3P.

EXPANDED BIVY SELECTIONWe’ve added 2 poled bivvies to our line, the Mesh Bivy for keeping an eye on the night sky, and the Home Alone Bivy with waterproof/breathable MemBrain fabric to stay dry and comfy in those colder, wet climates.

ULTRALIGHT SERIESFour tents under 5 pounds provide plenty of options for traveling light in the mountains. Featherlite poles durable, lightweight fabrics and construction ensure Marmot quality is light on your load.

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what the tech?

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RANDY’S CORNER

Technologies Explained

The world of recycled fibers into UpCycle® Product

UPCYCLE® - UpCycle® is Marmot’s trademarked term identifying products that minimize our impact on the environment by using natural, organic, and recycled or discarded materials that would otherwise end up in landfills. Polyester from soda bottles is an example of this. We take material that would have become waste and “UpCycle” it into yarn and then shirts etc… of higher value. As opposed to some recycled polyester fibers that are made into carpet padding of lower value or “down cycled”.

Currently polyester is the only fiber being recycled on a commercial basis. Companies are working on nylon, but it’s not there yet.Polyester = PET or Polyethylene Terephthalate. Interestingly enough our plastic bottles for water etc… are made with a form of PET. And as we all know there are a lot of bottles out there that are going into landfills. Fortunately, there have been great strides to collect this material for recycling.

Our position is to use the most appropriate UpCycle® materials available to first meet the performance needs of the specific product and then to be as earth friendly as pos-sible. Therefore, you will see a variety of recycled polyester fabrics in our line, all chosen based on performance and availability.

There are essentially 2 ways to recycle PET and 2 sources of recyclable materials.

SOURCES:PCR – Post Consumer Recycled: things like plastic bottles or used garmentsPIR – Post Industrial Recycled: waste PET resin, yarn or fabric straight from the mill. Normally much of this either went into landfills or was “downcycled” into carpet padding or other less demanding products.

PROCESSES:Mechanical – this process can utilize either PCR or PIR material, but is most commonly used for PCR. In this process things like plastic bottles or industrial waste is chopped up into small pieces. These pieces can then be processed into polyester fiber by a simple process. Pro: Easy, less energy consumption, economical

Con: Too many impurities, cannot product fine denier or filament yarn, generally not equivalent to virgin polyester in performance. One exception to this is the Repreve yarn from Unifi Yarns in the US, they utilize a special filtration process to remove impurities and they get yarn equal to virgin polyester.

Chemical - this process chemically reduces the PET all the way back to the very raw material (monomers) that makes up polyester. This is then converted into the PET polymer and then extruded into polyester yarn that is equivalent to virgin polyester in performance.

Pro: Equal to virgin polyester, can make fine denier yarnCon: Takes more energy, more costly

SO…………………………………….

PCR/Mechanical – less in landfill, most direct recycling from bottle to yarn, least expensive but limited yarn types. Except for Unifi process on Repreve yarn.

PCR/Chemical – less in landfill, wide selection of yarn types, but more expensive and uses more energy, Used in: Not used at this time

PIR/Mechanical – reduces industrial waste, limited yarn type availability Except for Unifi process on Repreve yarn.

PIR/Chemical – reduces industrial waste, most yarn types available, equal to virgin polyester, costly and uses more energy.Used in: DriClime Catalyst stretch panels and lining

NOTE: Many of the recyclers use both PCR and PIR materials. The list below is based on the primary source of the PET materials.

PROCESS COMPARISON OF RECYCLED POLYESTER

Virgin Polyester Recycled polyester • Crude Oil Well Head • Process eliminated • Crude Oil Refinery • Process eliminated • Naptha • Process eliminated • Xylenes • Process eliminated • Praxylene • Process eliminated • Polymerization • Polyester chip production • Extrusion • Extrusion • Texturing • Texturing

As an example: 1lb of Repreve recycled polyester conserves 61,000 BTU’s of energy or the equivalent of .5 gallon of gasoline.

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What is Windproof?A better question is probably; what does windproofness do? Essentially wind takes heat and moisture away from the body. What we experience is cooling. This sounds negative, but it can also be beneficial. At times of high aerobic activity the body will need to release more heat and moisture to cool itself. Best way – convective wind + evaporation of moisture. Most of what we do in dressing for outdoor activities is attempt to balance heat/moisture retention and heat/moisture loss.

HERE ARE THE 5 WAYS WE LOSE HEAT:

• Convection - air moving heat away - controlled by the outer layers of a clothing system • Evaporation - moisture turning from liquid to vapor - controlled with moisture moving baselayers • Conduction - contact with cold surfaces; sitting in the snow or holding a metal ice axe shaft - controlled by insulation • Radiation - accounts for a relatively small amount of heat loss - controlled by the clothing system in general • Respiration - beyond our control - can be controlled by wearing something over the mouth and nose

HOW IS WINDPROOFNESS MEASURED?

The most common method is called the Fraser-o-meter or Fraser Air Permeability Test. This measures the number of cubic feet of air that can pass thru a square foot of fabric in one minute at a pressure differential equal to 30 miles per hour wind speed. The results are given in cfm - cubic feet per minute.

So, we know that wind will take away heat/moisture and we know how to measure windproofness. Now we have to put them together to get an idea of their affect on the user.Note: moisture vapor transmission will also increase with permeability and higher wind speeds.

The different technologies today try to either balance between heat retention and heat loss or maximize one side or the other.

• WindStopper - <2 cfm: maximum windproofness and more water protection than competition. Needs venting to allow one to cool down faster, allowing a bit more range in colder weather without sacrificing warm weather and higher aerobic conditions. Best for conditions that are colder and wetter.

• DriClime WindShirt - 3-5 cfm: excellent wind resistance, can be worn almost all day in any conditions as part of a layering system. Works well with all the

other wind resistant garments. • Marmot Quicksilver (Gravity Jackets) - 10-15 cfm: excellent balance of wind resistance and MVT. Wider comfort range without needing to vent. Best for activi-

ties with wide swings in activity levels and less wet conditions. • Wind Pro - 60 cfm: more insulating that the above. Allows for fewer stops to change layers than regular fleece. Best for colder conditions without large swings

in activity levels. • 200 wgt Fleece - 200 cfm: good insulation, high air permeability, not very protective in windy conditions. Best as a layering insulation garment in colder condi-

tions. Shown here to give an idea of the range of air permeability.

Breathability: Is it all a bunch of hot air??BREATHABILITY: the ability of a fabric to allow moisture vapor to be transmitted through the material.

AIR PERMEABILITY: the ability of a fabric to allow air to pass through it. While Air Permeable fabrics tend to have relatively high mois-ture vapor transmission, it is not necessary to be Air Permeable to be breathable.

MOISTURE VAPOR TRANSFER (MVT): in waterproof fabrics occurs by two processes:Physical: Hydrophobic (water hating) microporous coatings or laminations have pores that are so small that liquid water cannot go thru. However, water in vapor state is many times smaller than water in the liquid state and can pass thru these “micro pores”.

CHEMICAL: Hydrophillic (water loving) / non-porous laminations or coatings move moisture by chemical diffusion. The water molecule is positively charged and the hy-drophilic PU is negatively charged, attracting the water thru the intermolecular gaps of the PU. Because the ionic bond is relatively weak, the water then gets pushed thru the gaps until the water vapor passes all the way thru.

DRIVING FORCE: this is the difference in the level of heat and humidity on one side of the material compared to the other side. Also known as the Differential Pressure. “Nature abhors a vacuum”. Everything in nature continually moves toward equilibrium or balance. Heat will move toward cold. Moisture will move towards dry. Therefore, warm, moist air will flow towards cold, dry air until there is an equilibrium. Due to body heat and moisture there is almost always higher heat and humidity inside a clothing system. This creates a Differential Pressure forcing the heat and humidity toward the outside. The greater the difference between the heat and humidity inside the clothing system and the outside, the greater the Differential Pressure to push that heat and humidity out.

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Sweating Hot Plate – ISO-11092

Also, known as the Ret or Hohenstien test.

Fabric is placed above a porous (sintered) metal plate. The plate is heated and water is channeled into the metal plate, simulating perspiration. The plate is then kept at a constant temperature. As water vapor passes thru the plate and the fabric, it causes Evaporative Heat Loss and therefore more energy is needed to keep the plate at a constant temperature.

Ret is the measurement of the resistance to evaporative heat loss. The lower the Ret value, the less resistance to moisture transfer and therefore higher breathability.

Hohenstein added a unique aspect to their testing. They had real people wear garments made with the fabrics of varying Ret values and work out on a treadmill. They gathered comments of the testers and correlated this to the Ret values of the fabrics and came up with a Comfort Rating System.

Ret 0-6 = Very good or Extremely Breathable: Comfortable at higher activity rate Ret 6 to 13 = Good or Very Breathable: Comfortable at moderate activity rate Ret 13 to 20 = Satisfactory or Breathable: Uncomfortable at high activity rate Ret 20 to 30 = Unsatisfactory or Slightly Breathable: Moderate comfort at low activity rate Ret 30+ = Unsatisfactory or Not Breathable: Uncomfortable and short tolerance time

Essentially, the testers could not perceive a difference in the garments made with fabrics within these ranges. So, a garment made with a 40 Ret fabric and one made with 55 Ret fabric did not have a perceivable comfort difference in use.

All Marmot fabrics perform at the Very Breathable rating or better. We try to use fabric in the Extremely Breathable rating when possible. While there is not a direct correlation between any of the tests, we have found that fabrics that perform well on the Ret and B1 test methods have better field test results and more happy and comfortable users.

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NOW, HOW DO WE TEST IT?

Nothing takes the place of actual field testing, but that becomes impractical and time consuming. So we have some lab tests that try to indicate field performance.

The most accepted tests are:

Upright Cup – A1 (A2 is not generally used)Inverted Cup – B1 and B2Sweating Hot Plate – Ret

UPRIGHT CUP TEST – JIS L 1099 A-1, OR JUST A1 TEST FOR SHORT (JIS = Japanese Industry Standards)Simply stated: a dessicant, calcium chloride, is put into a cup. A piece of fabric is then secured over the cup and placed in a controlled environment. Then after a period of time the cup is weighed to see how much water has been “pulled” into the cup thru the fabric. The weight is then extrapolated to show the number of grams per 24 hours per sq meter of fabric that will pass thru the fabric.

Performance Range:

Low – Under 4,000Moderate - 4,000 to 8,000High - 9,000+

Maximum I have seen is in the 15,000 range and very rare. High performance in A1 test is in the 10,000 to 15,000 gr/24 hrs range and usually shows that a fabric has a fairly quick release of moisture, but may not be the best over longer periods of use.

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INVERTED CUP TEST – JIS L 1099 B-1, OR JUST B1 FOR SHORT(similar to the ASTM E96-BW test method)

A dessicant, Potassium Acetate, is put into a cup and sealed with a piece of ePTFE (Teflon/Gore-tex film). The fabric to be tested is then placed over the cup with the fabric side to the cup. The cup is then inverted into a pan of water. Then after period of time the cup is weighed to see how much water has been “pulled” into the cup thru the fabric. The weight is then extrapolated to show the number of grams per 24hours / per sq meter of fabric that will pass thru the fabric.

Performance Range:

Low: Under 10,000Moderate: 10,000 to 20,000High: Over 20,000

High performance in the B1 test is over 20,000gr/24hrs/m. The rare fabric may go over 30,000 gr/24hrs/m.

INVERTED CUP TEST – JIS L 1099 B-2

This test is the same as the B1 method with the addition of a ePTFE film between the water and the fabric. While a good test, it eliminates the effect of fabric when in direct contact with water. When sweat condenses on the inside of a fabric with a Hydrophobic laminate, like MemBrain®, the lamination will actively pull the water thru the fabric reducing condensation. This can be a tremendous addition to the comfort of the user.This is also best used for non-waterproof fabrics, so the water in the pan does not pass directly through the uncoated fabric.

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Comparison of Test Data :This is one of the most challenging things to understand: Ret, A1, B1 and B2 test results do not correlate with each other.

EXAMPLE: Two fabrics may have a B1 of 10,000gr, but one can be 10,000 A1 and the other 4,000 A1. It all depends on the type of coating or lamination and how it moves moisture. Typically hydrophobic coatings perform better than hydrophilic laminations on the A1 Test. And visa versa, the hydrophilic laminations will perform better on the B1 test.

In general, we have found that the Ret and B1 tests are better field indicators than the A1 test. However, we look at all three when choosing a fabric to get an indication for overall performance. This chart gives a VERY generalized positioning of technologies: all technologies will have a range of performance due to variations in the face fabrics.

TECHNOLOGIES RET B1 A1 – BEST FOR COATINGS Non-coated fabrics 2-4 25,000++ Not applicable MemBrain®, and GORE-TEX® Pro 2L-3L, 4-6 25,000+ 4,000 - 8,000 GORE-TEX® PacLite®, Performance 2L, 6-8 15,000+ 8,000 – 15,000+ Entrant HB, PreCip Plus®

GORE-TEX® Performance 3L, 7-10 10 – 15,000 5,000 – 12,000 PreCip®, MemBrain® 10, Entrant GII

WindStopper® Softshell, 8-13 6 to 10,000 Not applicable Low end Entrant, most Softshells with film

We don’t even look at this range. 13+ Under 8,000 ??????????

Zonal Construction or Body Mapping – for Comfor tCOMFORT = THERMAL REGULATION + UNRESTRICTED MOVEMENT

The Goldilocks Syndrome: I’m too hot, I’m too cold…………..ahhhh I’m just right.

The essence of a clothing system is to regulate the body temperature throughout a range of weather conditions and activities, while not interfering with motion.

By following the natural way that the body regulates temperature we can design clothing that works with and even enhances the body’s own mechanisms

The body has an optimum operating temperature. Get too cold and it shivers in order to generate some heat. Get too hot and blood vessels dilate and you perspire. Both of these conditions cost energy that could be better utilized for that last push for the summit or just making smart decisions.

ZONAL CONSTRUCTION CAN BE APPLIED THROUGHOUT THE CLOTHING SYSTEM.

THERMAL REGULATION • Armpits, inner thigh – less insulation and increased breathability to allow heat release. (And sometimes the back when wearing a pack)

• Muscles, Spine, Body Core, Bladder and Kidney area – moderate insulation - hypothermia significantly reduces reaction time of muscles and neuro transmis-sion along the spine which could affect motor skills, strength, judgment etc……… The kidney and bladder process the water of the body. And water is con-ductive. If the water in the kidneys or bladder gets cold it will act like a heat sink and deprive the surrounding organ area of warmth. As we all know from that chilly feeling you get when debating whether to get up in the middle of the night in a storm to relieve ourselves.Fortunately the bladder is pretty well protected in the body and the overlap of tops and bottoms gives added warmth.

• Joints – maximum insulation to keep joints flexible and help reduce injury and discomfort.

ERGONOMIC FACTORS • Elbows and Knees – less bulk in elbow crotch and back of knee to enhance ease of movement

ACTIVITY / WEATHER FACTORS • Shoulders – increased insulation due to rain and snow sitting on shoulders and drawing out heat • Butt – extra protection for sitting on chair lifts etc…… • Ankles – low bulk to fit in plastic climbing or ski boots

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Angel-Wing Movement™ a Marmot exclusive: a jacket and sweater design whereby armholes and sleeves have been engineered to allow your arms every-which-way movement. You’ll be thankful the next time you reach back into a pack pocket or lunge forward for a rope.

armhole skirt found in vest armholes, it’s an elasticized extension of the liner that’s designed to softly close around your shoulder. Think of it as a gaiter for your upper body.

articulated clothing- and glove-de-sign meant to comfortably accommo-date and move with joints like elbows, shoulders, knees, and knuckles.

back tack a stitch sewn over a stitch to reinforce highly stressed areas where two pieces of fabric must be joined. Our tents are rich in back-tack stitching.

baffle construction one design method for keeping fill from shifting in sleeping bags and insulated outerwear. Baffles, or sewn box cavities, can vary in size, shape, and volume within the same garment or bag.

bar tack an even stronger stitch than a back tack; bar tacks are stitches sewn over stitches at a perpendicular. The re-sult is a rectangular stitch pattern and a very secure intersection of fabrics.

base layer the performancewear in very close contact with your skin. Marmot base-layer will gently hug your body and transport moisture away from your epidermis and into the air, or your next clothing layer. The base layer’s mission is to keep you dry and warm.

belay “to make fast”, or to keep from slipping. In climbing circles, when a climbing rope is attached to a climber at one end and threaded through a fric-tion device or around a partner at the other, that rope can be belayed-stopped on a dime-should the climber fall.

bi-component knit two different yarns knit into a single fabric. Our DriClime® is a bi-component knit: The soft, rela-tively large-diameter yarn is closest to the skin, while the outer layer is made of thinner, spun, moisture-spreading fibers.

bivy short for “bivouac”, a camping spot usually made in a pinch and for but one night; bivies are usually low on shelter and high on austerity. A bivy sack is a weatherproof sack of sleeping-bag proportions.

boot loops a heavy-duty loop of nylon webbing found at the end of an inte-grated (sewn-to-the-pant-leg) gaiter. Boot loops come in pairs; one on the inseam side of the gaiter and the other on the outside seam so that you can run a sturdy shoelace or cord through the straps and underneath a ski or telemark boot. Purpose: Keep the gaiter down, keep the snow out.

buckle fly No relation to the button or zip fly, our buckle Fly system includes a waterproof fly that clips into buckles on the canopy straps. The task of attach-ing and making the fly taut is rendered painless.

canopy the inner wall in a tent employ-ing double-wall construction. The canopy is breathable; the outer wall, or fly, is waterproof.

compression stuff sack it does what a stuff sack should contain a sleeping bag so that it’s small enough to easily carry and shrinks the volume further, via the assist of buckles and compres-sion straps.

conduction the loss of heat or, more viscerally, the rise of feeling cold through direct contact with a cold surface. Clothing that doesn’t dry and then becomes cold can create dire circumstances, literally drawing heat from your body.

convection another sobering physics lesson: the circulation of cold air in exchange for warm, which happens when you’re without a windproof shell in blustery conditions. The body will continuously attempt to heat the frigid air, causing you to become cold.

denier (de-nyer) actually a weight measurement used to refer to fineness of a yarn. The lower the denier, the more spare the thread.

down contrary to popular consen-sus, down is not feathers. It’s the filamentous, soft, and fluffy underlayer of plumage. Down is such an effective insulator because it’s light, lofty, and able to trap an abundance of (potentially warm) air between its tiny appendages.

draft tube has nothing to do with beer taps and block parties. It’s the insulated cylinder that rests over the length of a sleeping bag zipper. You’re thankful you have a draft tube once that zipper gets cold.

DriClime® lined chin guard A small piece of our awesomely soft, wicking fabric protects your chin when you have to zip all the way up.

D-ring an essential but often over-looked detail for downhill skiwear, the eponymous D-ring hangs from pants or jackets to hold a lift ticket, or when you’re in the chili con carne line, perhaps gloves.

DWR acronym for Durable Water-Repellent finish, a treatment found on outerwear that forces water to bead much as wax does for a car. We use a variety of DWRs, but all for one reason: to prevent water from saturating the shell fabric, which averts potential condensation into the lining and keeps you warmer.

ERG Hood adjustment 3-point adjustment system that allows you to adjust the height, depth and peripheral proportions of the hood.

evaporation moisture that is, sweat in the form of vapor, moving from skin to air. Evaporation is the body’s natural cooling system, and it’s impeded by clothes. But the proper layering system, including wicking underwear and breathable outerwear, allows for evaporation. Result: You stay dry.

fill sleeping bag or garment insulation, either made of down or man-made synthetics. Fill power: the number of cubic inches an ounce of down occupies. Down rated 800 fill power is loftier, which means warmer, than 600 fill power down.

gaiter a water-repellent, internal sleeve that can be tightened around boot and lower leg to keep out snow. Although a separate gaiter can be worn outside pants, many of our mountaineering and ski pants come with integrated gaiters.

Gale Force Hood with wire brim Extra long hood brim with wire so your hood stays put even in nasty side winds.

gauntlet a glove extending beyond the wrist for added warmth and protection. Virtually all of our winter gloves are gauntlet-style to keep out snow and wind.

Gear Loft an optional overhead shelf for many of our tents. Keeps gloves, jackets, yellowing paperbacks, you name it, overhead, providing more floor space for bags and tired bodies.

gripper elastic a somewhat gummy, friction-making rubber yarn that’s woven into elastic to enhance its hold. You’ll find gripper elastic on our powder skirts and gaiters to keep them in place.

gusset an insert of extra fabric to allow for greater freedom of movement.

guy point one of several points inside and outside a tent where a line (a guy line) can be attached and then secured to a stake or other anchor in order to increase a tent’s structural rigidity.

Hood Muff a Marmot exclusive: Inspired by the same-named element that seals precious oil in an engine, our Hood Muff is sewn around the hood of a sleeping bag to keep in warm air. When you pull on the hood drawstring a cushion of insulation, rather than the gathered cord, presses against your face.

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insulation a material used in preventing the transfer of heat, namely body heat. We employ 3 different types of insula-tion in our clothes and sleeping bags: fleece, goose down, and man-made fibers like Primaloft®, EcoPro and SpiraFil.

internal mesh storage pocket Exactly that, another place to stash your stuff. Perfect size for a hat, gloves or goggles.

Laser drilled pockets Basically, small holes cut into the pocket bags with a laser (so they don’t fray). This cuts down on bulk, is a slight weight savings and allows better airflow through the pocket.

loft an insulated garment or sleeping bag’s depth of fill. In general, greater loft retains more (warm) air, which is why expedition-quality sleeping bags and insulated clothing look so dang puffy.

marmot any of the 14 species of the genus Marmota, rodents distinguished by stout bodies and short legs. All right, so they also have very small ears, but we identify with marmots because of their adventurousness, tendency to dwell in the mountains, and love of a good time. How many other animals kiss and lounge in the sun?

microclimate nope, not the weather on a six-foot-diameter island. It’s the temperature and humidity level between your body and underwear, or underwear and the next layer of clothing. The purpose of DriClime®, for example, is to maintain a comfortable microclimate between itself and the skin.

microfiber a yarn made from filaments of less than one denier per filament. keeping fabric soft and supple.

Napoleon Pocket vertical front chest pocket used to store small items.

No-See-Um Mesh tent mesh so fine that it keeps out the dreaded no-see-ums, those nasty biting midges that are as common to campsites as fire pits.

Pack Pockets™ Angled chest pockets that allow access even when you’re wearing a pack.

PitZips™ with WR zips zippered open-ings in the armpits of our jackets. Since rising heat and moisture can well up in the armpits, it’s an obvious place to seek all the ventilation one can get. WR stands for water-resistant (in case you were wondering).

quilted a stitching style that runs through a garment’s shell and lining to keep insulation from shifting. Quilting is lighter and less expensive than it’s more complex cousin, baffle construction.

rain gutter same meaning in a parka as on a house: a device to keep the water out. You’ll find rain gutters on many of our jackets’ storm flaps.

randonnée (ran-do-nay) French word meaning “circuit.” Randonnée skiing is a hybrid of both cross-country and downhill, thanks to a ski binding that functions whether your heel is affixed or not.

rappel (r-pel): French word meaning “to recall,” which is in the English-speaking ballpark if you think, “to go back down.” To descend as from a cliff or frozen waterfall by sliding down a climbing rope that passes either across the body or through a friction device for safety.

roll up hood Roomy hood with side adjustability and a Velcro® tab to reduce volume.

safety leash remember how Mom tied gloves to wrists so you wouldn’t lose them? Same concept. Many of our gloves come with this leash, or nylon cord and cord lock. Snug the loop around your wrist before removing your glove and it won’t stray.

seam tape a waterproof tape applied over seams. For tents or performance outerwear to claim maximum protection against water, seams must be taped.

single-wall construction one style of tent architecture: The single wall must be both breathable and waterproof, a job accomplished by two walls in a double-wall tent. Single-wall tent advantages: Compactibility, light weight, ease of setup.

sleeve pocket with WR zipper a small stash pocket on the upper or lower arm for quick access to keys, tickets, credit cards or your iPod®.

storm flap a protective flap over an external pant or jacket zipper to keep out the elements. Many garments have more than one storm flap, and individual zippers may have two overlapping flaps for supreme protection.

tent fly the waterproof nylon or polyes-ter wall stretched over a tent’s canopy and structure to keep its occupants and contents dry. All of our flies are made of ripstop polyester, because it’s lightweight, doesn’t stretch when wet, and resists UV degradation. The flies on our four-season tents are also given our SP Coating, an elastic waterproofing treatment leaving the fly two to three times stronger, though still lighter, than standard tent fabric.

UV degradation a breaking down of material due to the sun’s harsh ultraviolet rays. UV degradation can be a potential problem with tent flies exposed to the sun for extended periods. Our tent flys are all made of polyester, which resists sun damage better than nylon.

vestibule a floorless, covered area in front of a tent door that’s perfect shelter for mud-caked boots and grungy gear. Our tents are designed with vestibules that are either created by an extension of the fly or are separate and thus optional entities; as nice as that extra closet space is, sometimes cutting down on weight or the size of a tent footprint is more important.

Zippin™ a built-in, customized system for layering: Several of our jacket shells come with a zipper running parallel to the main zipper that mates perfectly to the main zips on variety of our insulated garments. When combined, jacket and insulation are part of an ideal layering system that conveniently moves together as one piece.

Zip off powderskirt Gives you the option to have or not to have. Great versatility feature found in some of our jackets. You can use it to keep the snow out and heat in; or zip it out and use it for another adventure.

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Care InstructionsMarmot does not recommend dry cleaning for any of our products. Gore-Tex® fabric products, MemBrain® fabric products, down insulated products, and fleece are all machine washable. You should use a commercial front loading machine and follow the care instructions.

Fit InformationMarmot jackets, parkas and pants are sized as outerwear: larger than sportswear to allow for performance, movement, layering, and comfort. Sweaters will fit less generously than jackets or parkas. Shirts will fit less generously than sweaters. Our garment names are more than identification; they describe the fit specifications as well. All Marmot garments will fit more generously than non-active wear because we pattern and grade all garments for active use: reaching, bending, stretching.

Sizing by Body Measurements

XS S M L XL XXL XXXL

TOPS (MEN)

Chest 33-35 36-38 39-41 42-45 46-49 50-53 54-57

Neck 13.5-14 14.5-15 15.5-16 16.5-17 17.5-18 18.5-19 19.5-20

Sleeve 30-31 32-33 34-35 35-36 36-37 37-38 37-38

BOTTOMS (MEN)

Waist 26-28 28-30 31-33 34-36 37-39 40-42 44

Hip 36-38 38-40 40-42 43-45 46-48 50-52 56

Inseam* 28 29.5 31 32.5 33 33.5 34.5

GLOVES (MEN)

Girth 6.5-7 7-7.5 8-8.5 9-9.5 10-10.5 11-11.5

TOPS (WOMEN)

Size 4 6 8 10 12 --

Chest 30-32 32-34 35-37 38-40 41-43 --

Sleeve 29-30 30-31 32-33 34-35 36-37 --

BOTTOMS (WOMEN)

Size 4 6 8 10 12 --

Waist 22-24 24-26 27-29 30-32 33-35 --

Hip 33-35 35-37 38-40 41-43 44-46 --

Inseam* 27.5 28.5 30 31.5 32 --

GLOVES (WOMEN)

Girth -- 6-6.5 6.5-7 7.5-8 8.5-9 --

KIDS

XS S M L XL XXL

Size 4-5 6-7 8 10-12 14-16 18

Chest 22.5-24 24-25.5 25.5-27 28.5-30 30-33 35

Waist 18-19 20-21 22-23 24-25 26-27 28-29

Hip 24-25 26-27 28-29 30-31 32-33 34-35

Inseam 16-18 19-20 21 23-25 26-28 30

CB Sleeve 19-20 21-22 23-24 25-27 28-30 30-32

Gloves (age) 6-7 8-9 10-12 14+

*PANTS with multiple inseams (MEN)

Short Regular Long30 32 34

*PANTS with multiple inseams (Women)

Short Regular Long29 31 33

*PANTS with multiple inseams (Women)

Short Regular Long30 32 34

Outerwear / Sportswear

Outerwear

Sportswear

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Proper Care and Feeding of your Marmot Product

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• You should wash and retreat your jacket/pants At least 1-2 times every year (we recommend at the beginning and end of the season).

Use common sense. No item should be left filthy. It accelerates the break-down process. When you come in from the rain, toss your jacket in the dryer for 20 minutes on medium heat instead of letting it hang dry, this will reactivate the DWR and water will again bead up and roll away.

Down and Synthetic insulated items should be washed in large capacity, non-agitating machines. Yes, this includes your down sleeping bag (please). Note, the bag/garments will be considerably heavy with all that water so take extra care when pulling it out of the dryer (don’t grab and pull with one hand or it can tear). Throw some tennis balls in the dryer to help fluff the down back up.

Packs/Tents should be wiped down after every use. Just like boots. And always let them completely air dry before packing them away for the season.

We warrant every product we make to be free of manufacturer defects. Should you have a warranty issue, return the item to us. We will repair it if possible or replace all valid warranty items. California law states that products accepted for review must be clean. Please clean your Marmot product before returning it to us or cleaning charges must be assessed before a review can be made. It’s not just the law - we don’t like stinky product. Normal wear and tear, modifications, alterations, negligence, damage and use for a purpose other than for which it was designed, are not covered by the Marmot Warranty. In the U.S., send your Marmot garment/gear needing warranty attention or repair to:

Marmot Mountain, LLC. Attn: Warranty Dept. 2321 Circadian Way Santa Rosa, CA 95407

Make sure the garment/gear is clean, as California law prohibits us from working on dirty items. We suggest shipping via UPS or FedEx so that the shipment can be tracked, and include a note in the package with your name, address, phone #, and description and location of the problem. There will be a charge for repairs not covered by the Marmot warranty, and you will be notified of the amount. If you have any other questions, please check out our new Marmot Warranty website at https://warranty.marmot.com.

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Professional RootsMarmot’s products have stood the test of time for over thirty years. Put through grueling, real-world trials each year by professional partners like Exum Mountain Guides in the Grand Tetons of Wyoming, we know our gear works because the pros use it – Obsessively.

Kudos AboundMarmot received the American Mountain Guides Association Industry Award in 2003, 2004 and 2007 for our tireless work with the highly trained guides of the AMGA to make outdoor exploration safer, more comfortable, and more fun for everyone. We’ve also been awarded numerous product design awards, such as Outside Gear of the Year, Backpacker Editor’s Choice, National Geographic Adventure Gear of the Year, and more.

People / Product / Planet Marmot is a values-based company. We stand for more than just the technical outerwear, clothing and equipment we sell. We proudly support social entrepreneurs like the dZi Foundation, the Cancer Climber Association, Guide Dogs for the Blind, Chicks with Picks, and other groups who have set out to change the world for the better.

HistoryIn 2009 Marmot proudly celebrates our 35th anniversary. Our humble beginnings (two guys trying to make a better parka), belie our ambitious mission to consistently invent and craft the

best outdoor clothing and equipment on Earth. While “the best” is always a subjective term, we think that the loyal support, patronage and praise we enjoy from some of the world’s premier alpinists and big mountain athletes

lends a little weight to our claim!

Here’s how it all began:

1973. Climbers Eric Reynolds and Dave Huntley begin building down jackets and down sleeping bags in their dorm rooms at the University of California, Santa Cruz – certain they can build better jackets and bags for their mountain adventures. They call them-selves “Marmots” after a climbing club bearing the same name. 1974. Eric and Dave open a store in Grand Junction, Colorado selling a small inventory of hand-crafted down jackets and sleeping bags made with the finest goose down they can find. Marmot is born.

Drive to InnovateMarmot will always remain committed to discovering and developing land-mark fabric technologies that enhance the outdoor experience for everyone. We introduced Gore-Tex® outerwear way back in 1978, and have consistently lead the way across a range of performance apparel, from our famed 8000M Parka, to the ubiquitous DriClime® Windshirt and PreCip® Jacket.

Extraordinary partners. High performance clothing and equipment.Confident and measured steps toward global sustainability. This is Marmot for Life.

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