It's a bit more expensive because it's breathable rain gear - it shouldn't give you the clamminess or wetness inside that Eden was talking about.

You can check backcountryoutlet.com or reioutlet.com to see if you see the precip cheaper - REI has their house brand of rain jackets, which are less expensive especially if they're on sale.

You can watch steepandcheap.com, because ocassionally the marmot precip comes up on there for about $40.