How puncture or tear resistant is the Marmot Precip Jacket?
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Hi, it does not appear to tear easily, I do not its very puncture resistant
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Not very. GTMat, also sold on amazon, is much more fluid/weather resistant.
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My 9' Noah's tarp is 10+ years old. The seams have lost their tape, and they do leak a little. The fabric is still flexible and overall water resistant. It's held up through some extreme weather, and refuses to warrant replacement.
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They are cut resistant, not puncture resistant. Kevlar that's thick enough to prevent punctures tends to be pretty stiff and not great for gloves. Your best bet for puncture-proof gloves would probably be leather welder's gloves or "fireplace gloves" if you can find them. Nothing woven or very breathable will be great against punctures, so go with stiff/thick leather.
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It's a military grade TPU (Thermoplastic Polyruethane). It's an elastic, transparent plastic that's resistant to grease, oil, abrasion. It's strength and elasticity are what make it so popular. It's used in everything from HUMVEEs to RIB boats (the ones the Navy SEALs use). I'd say,"It's pretty good."
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My boyfriend and I walked the entire 2184 miles of the App Trail in this jacket in 2012 and we still wear it on a day to day basis during our city walks and also in the crazy backcountry weather. No holes. It still looks brand new. I doubt you'll have any issues.
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I'm a roadie, so mine doesn't get the wear and tear of a mountaineer, as mentioned by Polarbeadr. I DO have a little trouble with the zipper SOMETIMES. For me, the only REAL problem is that although it is a medium size bag which DOES expand, it's still a little small to carry all my junk, which includes otc reading glasses, patch kit, co 2, pressure gauge and Tire Lever Set. I'm sure I have 1 or 2 other things in there, too. Just can't think of them right now. I must also mention that I have had mine for three YEARS! I must be very gentle!!For someone who does not need much capacity and feels that his rides would not be too rough, I would recommend it. I'm a roadie, so mine doesn't get the wear and tear of a mountaineer, as mentioned by Polarbeadr. I DO have a little trouble with the zipper SOMETIMES. For me, the only REAL problem is that although it is a medium size bag which DOES expand, it's still a little small to carry all my junk, which includes otc reading glasses, patch kit, co 2, pressure gauge and Tire Lever Set. I'm sure I have 1 or 2 other things in there, too. Just can't think of them right now. I must also mention that I have had mine for three YEARS! I must be very gentle!!For someone who does not need much capacity... » Read More I'm a roadie, so mine doesn't get the wear and tear of a mountaineer, as mentioned by Polarbeadr. I DO have a little trouble with the zipper SOMETIMES. For me, the only REAL problem is that although it is a medium size bag which DOES expand, it's still a little small to carry all my junk, which includes otc reading glasses, patch kit, co 2, pressure gauge and Tire Lever Set. I'm sure I have 1 or 2 other things in there, too. Just can't think of them right now. I must also mention that I have had mine for three YEARS! I must be very gentle!!For someone who does not need much capacity and feels that his rides would not be too rough, I would recommend it. « Show Less
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It's a heavy pack item...I was a Ranger in the Army and still pack the mountains regularly and are use to heavy weight packs and long duration hikes. I pack for the situation and normally don't let the weight get out of control. I typically use my canvas more on the vehicle type camping events. Otherwise I use a nylon tarp...Much lighter but good to go for an event of short duration. For bike or horseback, it would be just great but as I said, it's a bit heavy for a pack on a long trail.
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Hi Courtney, this bivy has a hydrostatic resistance of 10,000 mm, and is suitable for use in snow. As with any bivy or tent, it is always best to use a groundsheet. It is also best to use an ultralight sil tarp with any bivy or tent, in order to give yourself some protection in case of any amount of rain ( http://www.amazon.com/Aqua-Quest-Guide-Waterproof-Lightweight-Silicone/dp/B005JEI932/ref=sr_1_12?ie=UTF8&m=A3U0POL7IT4VS5&qid=1384897180&s=generic&sr=1-12 or http://www.amazon.com/Aqua-Quest-Guide-Waterproof-Lightweight-Silicone/dp/B004RVHBLO/ref=sr_1_1?m=A3U0POL7IT4VS5&s=merchant-items&ie=UTF8&qid=1384897533&sr=1-1&keywords=sil+tarp ). The tarp can actually double as a ground sheet in snow, and you can wrap the bivy with the tarp for extra warmth in cold conditions. The perfect thing about using the bivy/tarp system, is that you have flexibility in a multitude of situations. On nice nights, you can use the bivy by itself, with the top layer rolled down, staring up at the stars through the mesh. You can use the tarp in any kind of weather, and you can also use it by itself, or with other tents, other campers under the same tarp, etc. There is no better solo shelter system than this type of bivy / tarp combo. Safe and happy adventures :) Gear Out Here
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Servive jr. Jacket thermal all weather, in other words it can be used in all types of weather and still stand the test of time. I have one serving my camper while I am living in it while building my house. I live in the south and for the past few weeks we've probably gotten a total of around 15" of rain, and the cord is still out there, 24-7.
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I have had this pack for a while it's pretty tough. I use it for camping, mtb, and anything. So far not a single rip or tare. If this bag ever fails I will buy another the next day.
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I have had this cover on a Honda Ridgeline for seven years and had up to 20 inches of snow on it with no problem. I now have another Honda Ridgeline and bought the same cover for it. I am one hundred percent satisfied with the fit durability and performance of this cover.
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There is a bit of a lining. I don't find it sticky or uncomfortable at all, but I understand the concern. I think the lining (very light and only partial) makes the difference, but it all depends on how high your tolerance is for polyester rain jackets in general.
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Terry Draper answered on August 9, 2013:Don't know. I buy road bike tires "Designed as a high mileage tire with excellent flat protection". Many refer to the CONTINENTAL ULTRA Gatorskin as "Bullet Proof". A layer of Duraskin and an extra layer of Kevlar under the tread keeps flat protection to a maximum". I also just bought SLIME tubes that have a Presta valve - not installed yet. By the way, the Michelin box ad does show a PRESTA valve.
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depends what you roll it over or puncture it with :) .. yes it's a really resistant. i love it and color is nice
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The quality of the jacket I received is exactly like the standard issue woodland BDU's I have. It isn't the rip stop but the slightly heavier blend.
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Pretty much so. I used it in in the high Sierra at above 11,000 ' this past spring and encountered a hard rain and wet snow. It did it's job well. It's also a very good windbreaker. At some point, all rain jackets lose some of their repellency. I've only had it about a year so i cannot tell how long it will work without leaking, but my expectation is that it'll work well for a few years yet.