Marmot Super Alloy Bio Rainshell Jacket - Fastpacking Weather Protection

The journey to the Marmot Super Alloy Bio Rainshell started 30 years ago way out in the backcountry on an Alaskan glacier. In the earliest days it was just a 'club' for mountain adventurers. Joining was easy – just climb a mountain with a fellow member, and you’re in for life. No invitation was needed, anyone was welcome. Named after the adorable ground squirrels that gallivant in the high alpine country of the Canadian West, Marmot gradually morphed into the worldwide adventure brand we know and love today.

However, the founders' old ethos still applies. From advocating for humane working conditions to exploring new ways of reducing their carbon footprint and increasing conservation, the team at Marmot uses innovation to minimise their impact on the environment.

Their passion for sustainability is driven by the philosophy: People/Product/Planet.™ And that’s of course what makes Marmot one of our favourite brands at Outside Sports – with our shared love of mountain adventures and unshakable commitment to caring for our environment, we’re definitely on the same page. 

Now, let’s take a look at one of Marmot's latest products – the Super Alloy Bio Rainshell that's already very popular at our stores. 

Looking for a rainproof jacket that's light on your back and the Earth? Well happily you’ve just found it!

The new Marmot Super Alloy Bio Rainshell is perfect for fastpacking through the trails and mountains of the Southern Alps where the weather can change in an instant, but where you don’t want to be loaded down by heavy gear. 

It’s ultralight, and super packable with a stuff-into-itself design that makes it easy to carry when space is at a premium and every gram counts.  

The Marmot Super Alloy Bio Rainshell is made using a nature-friendly, bio-based nylon ripstop fabric with 100% taped seams and a PFC-Free water-repellent coating to keep you dry for hours or days on the trail.

By the way, it makes a handy companion for spring skiing on those warmer days when you don’t need the heavy-duty protection of a Gore-tex ski jacket. 

• Ultralight and packable outer shell made with 12D 60% bio-based lightweight nylon ripstop yarn 

• 100% seam-taped for complete, leakproof protection 

• Outer shell treated with an environmentally conscious PFC-free DWR (Durable Water Repellent) for premium water repellency to keep you dry 

• Water-resistant zippered chest pocket is pack- and harness-accessible, keeping small items secure, dry, and easy to grab 

• Stuffs into its own pocket for easy packing or clipping to a harness 

• Fixed hood with peripheral cord adjustment for extra coverage 

• An adjustable drawcord hem keeps cold air out 

• Shaped and bonded cuff with partially encased elastic adds stretchy comfort while sealing out drafts 

• Water-resistant center-front zipper adds extra wet-weather protection 

• Marmot® NanoPro™ waterproof, breathable fabric membrane keeps you dry 

The new Marmot Super Alloy Bio Rainshell is just one of a big range of Marmot adventurewear we stock online and at our stores in Te Anau, Queenstown, Arrowtown, Wanaka, and Tekapo.