Positive Reviews:| Rating: |  | | The only reason I might return this item is because of the velcro. I usually refuse to buy jackets with velcro because it tends to snag sweaters and fleece; however, I might make an exception for this jacket. I decided to try it after reading other reviews. I have ordered and returned several products because they turned out to be just overpriced slickers or windbreakers. This jacket is pricey but I think you perhaps get a little more for your money. It is very lightweight but has a nice lining which makes it easy to take on and off over your clothes. The outer fabric is not too sticky and swishy like some rain jackets. It actually has a nice soft feel to it. It will fold up compactly for travel and to stow in my daypack - something you cannot do when traveling with a traditional trench. I am a tall size 8-10 and ordered the medium which fits just great and still has plenty of room to add layers underneath if the weather is colder. Plenty of length in the arms and no belts to lose. Hood rolls up or zips off. You could easily tuck it in a pocket since hoods tend to get in the way when you are carrying a daypack. If I can get over the velcro hang-up I plan to use it for a late spring trip to eastern Europe. | | Anonymous at Zappos.com on 03/12/2009 | | Rating: | | | This one's a keeper! After trying both The North Face Grace and this coat, I found I liked this one better. This is designed to be a standalone coat while lighter TNF trench necessitates taking extra layers for when the temperature drops. It's also more slimming because it's streamlined - it looks like a lady coat with a shawl collar when the hood is down. The trick is to go at least one size down and loosen the belt if needed. I normally wear a medium or an 8 and found the XS a little snug on the chest but otherwise fits fine elsewhere. Another advantage over TNF jacket: velcro closures can secure the cuffs and the zipper flap, great for staying warm and dry when the wind is howling. The only tradeoff? As it's a warmer coat, it's much less compressible than TNF which can be rolled up into a small ball (weight-wise, however, Marmot's Destination coat is only 5 ounces heavier). Overall, a classic, well-made coat which should last for years. | | Mary A at Zappos.com on 02/07/2008 | | Rating: | | | I bought this jacket right before a trip to Hawaii, The Big Island, where one side of the island is very rainy. It ended up being the most perfect completely waterproof windbreaker and still looked great. Very lightweight so it never looks bulky and when I wore it the next week to cold and rainy New England in the Fall it was perfect with layers underneath. I've gotten a ton of compliments on it. And it really is great for traveling since it's versatile (hood zips off), lightweight, stylish, big pockets. I'm 5'7, 130 lbs. and normally I would have gotten a small, but I got the extra small after reading the reviews. It fits perfectly with some room. A bit expensive, but worth it. It's that perfect unpredictable weather jacket that can also be dressed up. | | Katelyn at Zappos.com on 12/10/2009 | | Rating: | | | Going to Italy last week of October & 1st week of November & needed a stylish weather resistant coat of some sort. Didn't want to spend the money for it, but I'm glad I did! The length was perfect. This fit in well in Milan, Florence, Rome, Naples. I was able to layer it when needed & use its hood or zip it off. Had lots of pockets inside for tickets, passport, money etc. They were all out of a small & I hesitantly purchased the XS because I was desperate. I am 5'6", 122 lbs. & it fit nicely. Worth the investment. It is made extremely well. This will last a long time. | | Debi at Zappos.com on 11/14/2009 | AWESOME raincoat!! Dry and Warm! | | Rating: | | | For a particularly cold and rainy summer, this has been the best investment. I can even wear a hoodie under it on cold days and I also have tons of room to move if I'm walking fast to catch the train/subway. It also has these really cool inside secret pockets where you can put stuff that you don't need right now and don't want to get wet (i.e. wallet, i-pod, etc.). The hood is great and I actually like the half-belt thing since the full belts sometimes fall off or cause cinching if you need to be flexible. Phenomenal. But get the black like I did, who wants a dirty white coat? | | Jasvinder at Moosejaw (Fall 2009) on 06/04/2009 | | Rating: | | | Perfect for Travel - This lightweight yet warm and waterproof jacket is ideal for travel. The best feature is the fitted styling that makes the jacket look less like outdoor wear and more like a coat you could get away with over evening wear as well when packing space is at a premium. Without the bulk of belts, detailing and extra heavy fabric, you can move more freely whether picture taking, trail walking or cab exiting. It is fitted but moves with you and gives a nice silhouette. When I purchased it, I wished it had been a bit more reasonably priced, but I have found it to be worth every penny. | | Mprmpr at Zappos.com on 02/23/2009 | | Rating: | | | Great travel layer - The coat definitely blocks the wind. In Oregon's snow storms I wore this over a sweater and a fleece jacket. This is not a long coat; for heavy snow storms and cold you need layers on your legs as well. I southern California I wear this over my clothes as a rain coat. The hood stays up without fussing. I have another hooded rain coat and the hood is a big fumble to get up and then falls down at will. This coat also packs light and small. I highly recommend. | | Z at Zappos.com on 01/04/2009 | | Rating: | | | I just got my Women's Destination jacket and it is great! They should add in the description that it has a double zipper, which makes getting into your pants pockets easier and keeps your personal items more secure in crowds. The jacket does run a little large, which is good for layering. It really is a great looking jacket with lots of possibilities. I intend on getting it in black as well. Little pricey, but worth it. Cannot wait to try it out & lots of Thanks to the Zappos team. Always a pleasure. | | Victoria L at Zappos.com on 09/15/2009 | | Rating: | | | I bought this coat to have a trench coat looking rain jacket. I have been wearing this on a daily basis since the day it arrived. Not only is it a very stylish coat, but it's waterproof as well. I am a curvy size 6 or 8, and the small fit me very well. I'm planning on taking this coat on vacation, since it's functional and dressy. Worth the price. It even has several functioning pockets on the inner liner, as well as the two outer hand pockets, all that zip shut. | | Kim L at Zappos.com on 10/16/2009 | | Rating: | | | Zappos reviews are so helpful. I always read them before I buy a product. The Marmot destination jacket is awesome. It repels water and wind and looks very stylish. Based on other reviews I did order a small and it fits great. I usually order a medium. I've used this jacket for the milder wetter parts of the country like the northwest and northern California. Since I live in Colorado I am hoping to use a light down base layer under this for our cold weather. One drawback is the velcro. | | Anonymous at Zappos.com on 12/10/2009 |
| Negative Reviews:| Rating: |  | | I bought this jacket for a trip to Australia and I initially loved it. It looked great and kept me dry. If I hadn\'t run out of time I would have written a 5 star review.\r\n\r\nHowever, now that I have worn it approximately 30 times, the velcro has started to rub against the jacket. The sleeve ends are all pilled up. I am really disappointed because this jacket was expensive and now it doesn\'t look so great. Snap closures would have been a much better alternative. | | Jennifer at Zappos.com on 01/08/2010 | | Rating: |  | | Sent it Back - I was looking for a rain shell to wear to work to keep me dryer than my jacket shell does. Though this jacket looked nice online, but it was absolutely shapeless. It is really a trapeze shape, which I don't like. The design was not up to par for a Marmot. I went with the North Face Grace jacket instead. Zappos was amazing as ever, though, and I am a customer for life. Thanks!!! | | Anonymous at Zappos.com on 04/18/2007 |
Neutral Reviews:Recommended with reservations. Does Marmot need more female designers on staff? Seems so. | | Rating: |  | | Feminine-ish silhouette. Hood sturdy, face-shielding, coat tail designed so that you can sit & stay dry. Wish it was a few inches longer/covered to the knee when you sit! Cons: positioning and size/shape of the pockets. If you put much of anything (wallet, mobile phone) in the upper pockets, the garment gives you a pot-belly look. Not attractive! Could use a full belt. "Handwarmer"pockets zip (yay!) but are small (boo), so if you stash the wallet or mobile in the pocket to avoid the chunky look, there's not much room left for your hands. Could use some body vents for warm, wet weather in a windy city umbrellas are useless! Runs big, I'm an 8-10 and I had to return the M for an S. | | Kerstein at Moosejaw (Fall 2009) on 04/21/2009 |
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