I tried on lots of synthetic insulated jackets from The North Face, Patagonia and MontBell, and the Compressor PL was by far my favorite. It packs small, is toasty warm, looks good and fits nicely under a soft shell as an extra layer for skiing. Trust me, this jacket is worth the retail price.

Super versatile and one of the nicest synthetic jackets you can find. Offers great warmth for how light and packable it is -- way superior to a fleece. Great on its own in cool weather (surprisingly warm and windproof) or layered under a shell or heavy jacket on cold days. Great for layering because warm without the bulk. The nylon is super thin but has proved very durable after 2 years of wear. Great jacket for traveling (incl use as a pillow). Use the sizing chart and you should find a good fit. One of the best investments I've ever made.

I actually returned this jacket. The sizing was really weird....the sleeves were way too long. Overall, the quality seemed OK, but I wasn't impressed enough to try a different size.

IT IS SO COMFORTABLE AND FITS GREAT. I'M NOT MUCH OF A BLUE PERSON BUT I GOT IT AND REALLY LIKE THE COLOR. I JUST LIKE EVERYTHING ABOUT IT. I'M THIN WITH LONG ARMS SO I SOMETIMES HAVE TROUBLE FINDING THE RITE FIT. IT'S SOFT & LT WEIGHT. WE ALL HAVE OUR LIKES & DISLIKES BUT THIS COAT IS A KEEPER.

this jacket promises to compress, and boy, does it ever! unfortunately, the shell was a bit too thin for my taste since i was looking for something to bring up the rock with me for cold belays. i didn't think it could withstand too many abrasions from the crag, so i returned it.

Bought this just to wear around town, but it works for all my activities. I have it in the black/shark and it fits in well in an urban environment. It’s also my favorite backcountry coat. It’s warmer and more compressible than fleece, lighter than a down coat, water resistant, soft against the skin. It takes up no room in a pack when backcountry skiing or backpacking, and I wear it under my shell when lift skiing. It’s also the perfect travel coat. The pockets zip shut, it works for city or play, and makes a great pillow for the plane.

Love this jacket. It will be a perfect 3 season warm layer. Packs small and is light. The fit is great, no motion restrictions, and yea on the arm length!

I bought this jacket in bright pink (cuz it was on sale) and in what I thought would be a large size for me, to fit over everything. When I first saw the bright color I thought I would have to return it, but once I wore it I fell in love with it despite its hue.
FYI: Mountain Hardwear seems to NOT supersize their clothes, and for me a 6 is perfect (usually i wear XS to S). I would have guessed a 4 would be the right size, but I would have been wrong.
Anyway, I love this jacket. I wear it all the time - around town in the winter on cold days, in the office when the heat is down low, and recently up on a El Pico de Orizaba in Mexico at 18000+ feet. It is super comfy and ultra lightweight, and is a great insulating layer, or perfect for around town on its own.

I was looking for a more fitted insulated jacket that could be worn alone or under a shell if need be. This coat felt too baggy.

This jacket is very light, very comfortable, and provides just the right amount of warmth either alone or under a shell. I was extremely happy that the length of the sleeves was just right, and the zippers don't catch the fabric exterior. I wish the jacket had "pit zips", but other than that, it is a wonderful addition to my winter wardrobe. Pockets are convenient and large enough to be useful.

Sure it's compressible, but this function is rendered useless in an article you'll never want to pack. This jacket sounds like a diaper and looks only scarcely better. I could craft a better coat out of a garbage bag. The obnoxious sounds this coat makes as well as its non-feminine cut could be excused if only there were many pockets or impenetrable insulation. Unfortunately I cannot say that this coat has any good qualities except its weight.