Nothing can spoil a good hike like pouring rain---and a lack of proper protective clothing. Marmot understands this and designed the Marmot Mica Jacket specifically to answer the needs of the avid hiker who wants ultimate weather protection but without the weight. The winner of several top awards including National Geographic Adventure Magazine's "Best of Adventure Gear," the Marmot Mica is perfect not just for hiking, but for climbing and bouldering, fast packing and adventure travel. The MemBrain Strata fabric is lightweight, breathable and exceptionally waterproof. Other weather fighting features include a hood, Velcro cuffs and an elastic draw cord hem which all can be adjusted to block out cold and moisture. For full mobility, the Mica Jacket has Marmot's trademarked Angel-Wing Movement design that allows you to move your arms and shoulders freely without ride-up in the mid section. All these details and the beauty of it is, the Marmot Mica weighs just 7 ounces. When you're out on the trail and no longer need it, the jacket packs into one of its own pockets and tucks away neatly into your backpack!