Thanks,

My fleece is also made by marmot and has pit zips. I have found that, for me, I can more easily regulate my body temperature and control moisture with the zips. It also means that I don't have to stop and change layers all the time. I just fiddle with the pit zips and the front zips to adjust to the wind, cold, rain, .. that the high mountains bring on and change very quickly.

So far it looks like I'll be buying another Precip. Have they changed very much over the years. I have seen 2005 and 2006 models for as little as $50. Does it matter?

rionada
_________________________
i really don't think that applies to me.