Marmot NZ: Jackets, Down & GORE-TEX Gear
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Marmot is one of those brands that quietly ends up in half the wardrobes on a trailhead. It makes the rain jacket you grab without thinking, the down puffer you live in all winter, and the GORE-TEX kit that shrugs off a proper Kiwi downpour. Nothing flashy. Just gear that works, from a brand that has been doing it a long time.
The quick answer Marmot is an American outdoor brand started in 1974, best known for waterproof rain jackets, GORE-TEX shells, and warm down insulation. It's a solid, well-priced pick for hiking and everyday weather protection. We carry it deep, so sizes are in stock now.
Who is Marmot?
Marmot started in 1974 in Grand Junction, Colorado, grown out of a student climbing club. It's named after the alpine marmot, the mountain animal that lives up where serious climbers go. In 1976 it became one of the very first brands to use GORE-TEX, and that partnership is still going today, one of the longest in the outdoor world.
These days Marmot covers the lot: rain shells, GORE-TEX, down jackets, fleece, snow pants and travel bags. The thread through all of it is honest, hard-wearing gear at a fair price. It's built to be used, not admired in a cupboard.
What Marmot is known for
Marmot makes a wide range, but a few things sit at the heart of it. Here's what each part is for.
| Category | What it's for |
|---|---|
| Rain jackets | Waterproof shells for everyday and the trail |
| Down & insulated jackets | Warmth for cold days and camp |
| Fleece & hoodies | Casual, comfy layers you'll wear all the time |
| Snow pants | Ski and snow days |
| Duffels & packs | Getting all your gear there in one hit |
Why we stock Marmot
Two reasons. It's gear we'd happily wear ourselves, and it hits the sweet spot on price. Marmot isn't the most expensive name on the wall, but it's not cheap-and-nasty either. It's the middle ground where most of us actually shop.
It also does the right things behind the scenes. Here's what Marmot stands behind across its range.
What Marmot stands behind
Responsible Down Standard — only RDS-certified down (no live-plucking or force-feeding).
bluesign® materials — approved fabrics made with safer chemistry.
Going PFC-free — moving its water-repellent finishes off the forever-chemicals.
GORE-TEX — proven waterproof and breathable fabric on its shells.
And we carry it deep. The classic frustration is finding the jacket you want, then discovering they only have it in a size that fits a garden gnome. We stock the popular Marmot lines across men's and women's and a full size run, in stock now, at Get Out prices.
How to read Marmot's specs
Marmot lists a few numbers on its gear. Here's what they actually mean, so you can pick with confidence.
| Spec | What it tells you | Rough guide |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrostatic head | How waterproof a jacket is | 10,000mm is solid, 20,000mm is serious |
| Fill power | How warm the down is for its weight | Higher is warmer and lighter |
| Breathability | How well a shell lets sweat out | Higher is better for hard, sweaty efforts |
Where to start with Marmot
Not sure where to look first? Start with the bit that matches your problem.
- The rain always finds you: browse our rain wear, where Marmot's shells regularly turn up, light, waterproof, and easy to stuff in the car.
- You want a jacket, warm or waterproof: see Marmot jackets, everything from rain shells to warm down in one place.
- Ski and snow days: head to our snow shop, where Marmot's snow pants land each winter.
- You just want the full range: see everything Marmot we're holding right now.
Marmot gear, in stock now
The short version
- Best known for: rain jackets and GORE-TEX shells
- Also great at: down jackets, fleece and travel bags
- Price: mid-range, real value for the quality
- Why us: deep stock, real sizes, in now
Marmot FAQs
Is Marmot a good brand?
Yes. Marmot is a well-respected outdoor brand with a long track record, especially for waterproof jackets and down. It sits in the mid-price range: better made than budget gear, and easier on the wallet than the top-tier names, which is why so many hikers land on it.
What is Marmot known for?
Rain protection, mainly. Marmot's rain jackets are its signature, and its GORE-TEX shells are popular with hikers. It's also well known for warm, light down jackets.
Where is Marmot from?
Marmot is an American brand, started in Grand Junction, Colorado, in 1974. It's named after the alpine marmot, a mountain animal its founders came across in the hills.
Is Marmot's down ethical?
Yes. Marmot uses only down certified to the Responsible Down Standard (RDS), which means no live-plucking and no force-feeding of the birds it comes from.
Are Marmot jackets PFC-free?
Marmot is moving there. Over half of its water-repellent finishes are already PFC-free, and it has committed to making all its DWR coatings PFAS-free going forward, part of the wider push to get "forever chemicals" out of outdoor gear.
Is Marmot waterproof gear any good?
Yes. Marmot's rain jackets are fully waterproof, not just water-resistant, with taped seams and waterproof coatings. Its GORE-TEX shells step things up for longer, harder days. Like any rain jacket, they last longest if you wash and reproof them occasionally.
Do you have Marmot in my size?
Probably. Marmot is one of the brands we stock deep, across men's and women's and a full run of sizes. Check the options on each product, and if something's sold through, message us and we'll point you at the closest fit that's in.
Is last season's Marmot gear as good as this year's?
Yes. A rain jacket or a down hoody doesn't get worse because a new colour came out. The tech is the same. You're paying less for last season, not for lower quality.
