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Marmot Precip Eco vs Zpacks Vertice Rain Jacket

Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.

Zpacks Vertice Rain Jacket is the lighter option — 233 g lighter than the Marmot Precip Eco (63% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Spec Marmot Precip Eco Zpacks Vertice Rain Jacket
Weight 368 g · 0.368 kg · 0.81 lb 135 g · 0.135 kg · 0.30 lb
Brand Marmot Zpacks
Category Clothing - Outer Layer Clothing - Outer Layer
Marmot Precip Eco
368 g

Budget-friendly waterproof jacket made from recycled materials.

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Zpacks Vertice Rain Jacket
135 g

Ultralight Dyneema rain jacket with full waterproofing.

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Marmot Precip Eco vs Zpacks Vertice Rain Jacket: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Zpacks Vertice Rain Jacket wins — at 135 g it is 233 g (63%) lighter than the Marmot Precip Eco (368 g). That said, the heavier option may justify the extra grams with more capacity, durability or comfort, so weigh the trade-off against how you'll use it.

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