Mountain Hardwear Monkey Woman Jacket - Women's

It fits great and is super comfy and soft. First complaint, it attracts hair like the bujesus and because of that nappy knit hair gets stuck in the weave and does not come out, even with washing. Second complaint, is that it is not super durable. I have had mine for about 5 months, the seams are coming apart and you can see the wear on the elbows and back. If I had it to do over again I would just have purchased the Arc'teryx Covert.

I love this jacket. It's soft, it's warm, it's snuggly. It's great as a light-weight jacket but with a layer under it it's the warmest thing I own. And everybody loves the green!

I absoluetly LOVE the monkey phur, it's really warm and versatile for every season. I can even wear it in the dead of winter here in Virginia with a long sleeve shirt/sweater on beneath it. I love the way it looks, very stylish and cute...very different from everyone wearing The North Face jackets! Definitely recommend!!!

and great style and fit, to boot. If only it was waterproof, it'd be perfect! While snow sticks to it like a magnet, it makes a great layer under a shell. But reserve that for the coldest days because this fleece is so warm, you'll be scrambling for pit zips in no time. I've cross country skied at 5 below with this and two layers under it and been incredibly comfortable. For alpine, it's warm enough on its own down to the mid-teens. Pair it with the Monkey fleece gloves and you'll be styling, warm, and very, very happy. Lightweight and non-binding, it'll soon be your favorite. Say "YES" to freedom of movement! Just remember it's not happy when wet. Keep your phur dry and you'll never be warmer.

This jacket is so wonderful! I have been wearing a TNF Denali for 8 years and love it, but i wanted this as a thinner/lighter jacket that i could layer under stuff (the sleeves are perfect for that). Turns out it is way hotter than my Denali yet it's so much thinner! Favorite features: the neck when zipped up is tall and roomy and doesn't strangle you, you can get your chin in there great! The chest pocket is great too. I do wish it had zippered pit vents though.

I like the jacket. It's very warm and clings to you. The sleeves could stand to be a little longer, though. I get a lot of compliments.

I bought this jacet for my daughter who is a junior in college. It was just perfect. The jacket is really soft and very warm while still being lighter weight. The fit was true to size and she just loves it!! In addition, the customer service at this site is superior! I love the online chat.

Well this was a must have on my daughter's Christmas list, actually this was the only item she truly cared if she received or not! I came online and did a lot of research on this product because I had never heard of this jacket, and read great reviews and I ordered it from this site and received it quickly!! She opened it at Christmas and put it on, I have to admit...I would love one of these jackets!!! The best wearing jacket I have felt! I was shocked at the warmeth. So if you are in the market...this is a great choice!!

I bought the Monkey Woman Jacket for my mother for Christmas in 2006 and she loved the jacket for the warmth and soft feel. Unfortunately, my mom lost her jacket, but she liked the Monkey Woman so much that she asked "santa" to get her another one for Christmas 2007. If you are looking for a warm, soft, and stylish fleece, you should purchase the Monkey Woman jacket for yourself or a friend.

My daughter asked for a North Face fleece for Christmas (sound familiar?). We got her this to see if we could help her manage that gigantic sucking sound of teen conformity: she LOVED it. She wears it everyday.

I love the jacket, but I am conflicted about the fit. I usually wear a xs/s, but I was advised to order a size larger than I normally wear because it runs small. I ordered a medium, and it does fit but it may be slightly larger than I would like it to be. However, if I went down a size, I'm pretty sure the sleeves would be too short! I haven't washed mine yet, but if it does shrink up at all, I definitely wouldn't want shorter sleeves. I love the jacket, and it is incredibly warm but the fit was a little difficult for me.

I have the Spring 2007 version of this jacket. The Fall 2007 is a little bit different..the fleece material is silkier. I absolutely LOVE my jacket. It is so warm. I have a million fleeces, and none of them are as warm as this one. However, DO NOT PUT IT IN THE DRYER!! I made this mistake, & my favorite fleece is now way too small. It shrunk up a ton & looks goofy now. I still wear it though. Too comfortable to not wear it.

I LOVE my new jacket - it is the softest coat I've ever worn. It is warm and great to just play around in. It's just what I wanted.

This jacket is the warmest fleece you'll ever buy! It is much warmer than you think, folks! With this jacket and a polypro shirt you'll stay warm outside all day. Highly recommended, but girls, it runs BIG! You can get away with a size smaller than you need.

This fleece is definitely amazing and versatile enough to last through different climates. I used it in the evenings sea kayaking and on the mountains in single digit weather. It provided a comfortable layer and is super light for backpacking. The only down side is that the sides on the lower back are a different, stretchy material and wind goes right through them. With wind protection on top, this fleece is incredible!

Not that it was the fault of Backcountry.com, but when I got this jacket, it was completely coming apart at the seams! I took it to a local ACE hardware that also sold the women's Monkey Jacket, and they kindly exchanged it. I was so upset because it was a birthday gift for my daughter. I will continue to do business with Backcountry.com but hesitate to ever buy Mountain Hardwear again.