Marmot designed the Women's Oracle Jacket to bridge the gap between budget rain layer and high-performance mountain shell. The lightweight Oracle works for summer backpacking but can tough it out during spring skiing and climbing. When the sun is out, stash the hood in the collar or take it off completely. High chest pockets mean you can access your energy bars while wearing a pack or a harness. The Oracle also features Marmot's Angel-Wing Movement, which allows full range of motion without the jacket riding up. Marmot fully taped the seams for maximum weather protection and gave the jacket a roomy fit so you can zip it over a fleece or softshell.
Bottom Line: Your backcountry future includes the Oracle.
Ordered this jacket based on the reviews and I am very satisfied. I got a small and it fits perfectly. There's even extra room to layer underneath and it's long enough. Well worth the purchase.
I love this jacket. its long enough to cover my butt, roomy enough to layer underneath it, and sleeves are long enough to cover most of my hands if I want it to or I can tighten the sleeve ends to stay on my wrists. Its tapered so I don't look like a guy wearing it. it was definitely worth the price.
I was concerned with fit and with venting, but the XS is snug through the ribcage with plenty of room to move my arms and shoulders and enough room across the bust. The vents under the arms are more than adequate fore even high-energy activity. Darts are built into the elbows to allow for more action and the construction and waterproofing are both first-rate. A superb garment in all ways, and nice-looking, too!
