I've used this thing for just about all my outdoor activities from a casual walk to hiking to kayaking. There is no better, more comforting piece of outdoor clothing on the market. Like a lot of you I find it does grab clothes, but once its on who cares. I even took a nasty tumble one very dark night. Torn up my arm and hand, but the windshirt didn't even suffer a minor tear. By far the best piece of outdoor equipment I've ever purchased. I own several outdoor jackets, and fleece but this is always the first thing I grab when I'm headed outside.

i have the driclime Omni Jacket. it's cut a little larger than the windshirt and has 2 handwarmer pockets and a zip rear pocket. this is my all around jacket. i use it mainly for commuting on my bike as it breathes well yet is highly wind resistant. it repels light rain fairly well but will not keep you from getting wet. i've even used it snowboarding on a warmer / dry day. it's one of those innovations that has been copied by many companies, i prefer Marmot's version simply for the extra pockets. the interior driclime does grab fleece jackets but slides smooth over base layers. overall it was worth the price i paid for it.

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I just bought the new Flex version, mainly because of good reviews in Backpacker magazine. I needed a light jacket to wear while traveling, during late fall. I agree with one review, that it tends to grab undergarmets. I think it will work real well over a tight fitting Damart turtleneck, but it grabs a lot. My first trip I wore it over just a tee shirt and the weather was colder than I expected (low 40s in the morning). Or I wore it near the ocean shore a couple of times. It will NOT keep you toasty warm unless you are really being active (hiking and stuff). But it's OK if you are really cranking it in cold weather. It stuffs into the shirt pocket but I don't agree it is a small as a softball as the Backpacker review stated. More like a small cantalope. It could use some handwarmer pockets, as I keep putting my hands where there isn't any. I washed it once and the water repellency seemed to go away, but that was after drying it for just a day. Will test it again. I needed to get the jacket in a week so had to pay the $149 list for it. All in all I would give it a plus for the light weight and the Marmot lifetime warrantee.

The best single piece yet. It layers and does everything else as well. Light weight and compactable it can go anywhere.

The Driclime Windshirt is simply the most versatile piece of clothing you can buy. I have worn it as outerwear, as a midlayer, and even as a base layer. I have used it on every trip I have done since owning it. The windshirt breathes well, the driclime lining keeps you warm and it blocks the wind.

If you live in or near a cool climate, I highly recommend buying this. The price is a little steep but it is worth every penny.

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Marmot has fairly cool customer service. If it doesn't work once, just try later and they'll probably be helpful.

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The best peice of clothing I've ever owned. I use this on bitter cold days as underwear, as a light insulation piece during the summer, and a windbreaker during the fall and spring, and as outerwear in aerobic winter sports. Its warm, very wind-resistant, sheds snow wonderfully, and looks great.
My only complaint is that it tends to grab your clothes when you put it on over a T-shirt or something else, but anything that goes on over it slides on nicely thaks to the nylon.
After useing it as outerwear X-country skiing in white out conditions I've decided to buy another one.

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I really dig this "shirt" as it is probably the most versatile piece of clothing I own. I bought it last Fall and have used it on every day hike and overnight trip I have taken since (I live in New England). In the Fall, I used it over a polypro short sleeve and it kept me warm when it was down to the 40's and it was misting. This winter I have been using it when I have been snowshoeing and I have been wearing it under a fleece jacket/vest . With it I have been pretty comfy down in to the low teens as long as I am moving and the weather does not get too nasty.

It breathes quite well and has some mesh in the pit areas that does a good job of getting a little air circulation. The nylon shell is very lightweight and this is my only concern as it seems as some serious bushwhacking could damage it badly. That however, is the trade off you get for this very light, compressible "shirt". A little $$$, but I think it is worth it.

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The best single piece of outdoor clothing I own. Superlight and packs down small. It is the perfect shell for high aerobic activities such as x-country skiing or winter running. Except for a downpour it's a great alternative to heavier gore-tex jackets. I take it everywhere. And if you think the Shirt gets high marks, check out the new Driclime pants.

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It's a good substitute for a base layer + a Nylon shell.Good for starting-upsincool days but the soft outer fabric is too soft & drappy to look tidy wearing as outer. I did had a small slit cut open on the left sleeve 'don't know when? I think Ripstop could help. If you wear it more as outers, the Omni Driclime windshirt w/a looser cut is better suit, just as comfortable. Very good overall though a bit pricy.

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Yup, you will feel a whole lot smarter when you have this one in your arsenal. Nylon shell allows for quick on/off of heavier layers. Very light and packable. Most often, I wear it as underwear during the colder seasons. I have snagged it a few times while bushwacking the blue ridge mountains; ripstop might be a nice improvement. Shirt-tail makes it a very comfortable tucked in, no bunching. The microfleece flap behind the zipper keeps your neck/chin comfortable when fully zipped. You're going to love it.

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