Lightray Marmot Jacket - Review 2025

Nothing ruins a good ski day like getting cold on the chairlift ride. But sometimes, no amount of layering can keep the cold from seeping through, and your best option is to opt for a jacket with light insulation like Marmot’s Lightray.

This 2L ski coat combines recycled synthetic fill insulation with breathable Gore-Tex 2L fabric to keep you warm through the winter and dry in the spring. 

While extra insulation is much appreciated, the jacket ends up being a little unwieldy. The Lightray ends up feeling boxy on your body and bulky in the bag compared to an uninsulated shell. It seems to us that the Lightray is a great option for hunkering down on blustery winter days and adding a little extra warmth to your base layers, but you’ll have to make a little extra space to bring it along.