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ActiveGearReview.com reviews the Alpha 25

The Marmot Alpha 25 is a nice backpack option for those looking for a backpack they can take for a hike, snowshoes, or head into the backcountry skiing and snowboarding. We used this pack on various hikes, from a 5 mile quick hike to 20 mile day hikes to hiking Colorado’s 14′ers. With a 25L/1550 cu inches capacity, we could load pretty much all our gear and then some. We found that it was hard to pack the bag out to its capacity, but it was nice to have the room for stashing unexpected gear.

ActiveGearReview.com reviews the Women's DriClime Catalyst Jacket

The DriClime® Catalyst Windshirt won its’ third Backpacker’s Editor’s Choice Award in 2008. This time, the DriClime Catalyst Windshirt won the “Green Award” due to its’ incorporation of recycled materials into the jacket; UpCycle fabric is made from recycled plastic and makes up 100% of the Catalyst lining, while recycled polyester makes up the outer shell. The DriClime Catalyst Windshirt is not only an excellent example of “going green”, but continues to provide outstanding performance that you come to expect from Marmot’s DriClime technology.

ActiveGearReview.com reviews the Women's Tempo Jacket

The Marmot Tempo Jacket utilizes Marmot’s M3 Softshell technology to produce a highly breathable, stretchy, water-resistant, and a lightweight barrier to the elements. The M3 softshell technology is Marmot’s lightest and most breathable softshell, making the Tempo jacket perfect for high intensity exercises, such as running.

ActiveGearReview.com reviews the Leadville Jacket

The Marmot Leadville Jacket is a great lightweight softshell that can be used for a number of different activities. The jacket has Windstopper softshell fabric with side panels that stretch as you move. We tested out the Leadville Jacket on cold rainy and windy hikes. The softshell material is water resistant and while caught in the rain for 30 minutes, we kept dry. We caution you that this is not waterproof though, so it will soak through in long downpours.

Real Deep Snow 9/28/09 Nano

I think I have found the ultimate backcountry shell. Seriously. The Marmot Nano, released this past spring, weighing in at just under 8 ounces (8!) on my scale, takes lightweight and low-bulk to a different level, while still providing tremendous Gore-protection – GORE-TEX Paclite. This shell uses a specific GORE-TEX membrane with a protective layer made of an oil-hating substance (per Gore) and carbon, so no separate lining is required. This feature makes GORE-TEX Paclite shells lighter and smaller to stash.