Perfect light insulation jacket

By Jason Halladay Ranked #26 - Men's Synthetic Insulation Jackets December 1, 2008

I'm 6'5" with long arms so finding a jacket that fits me well is always a challenge. When looking for a lightweight, synthetic insulation jacket, I tried on the Patagonia Micro Puff Hooded jacket, the Cloudveil Enclosure Hooded jacket and the Mountain Hardwear Compressor hooded jacket. The Compressor had the best sleeve length (generous length with velcro closure at the wrist.) I bought an XL. The other jacket's XL versions fit OK in the sleeves but the chest and body was huge. This jacket has a much more athletic cut but still isn't restricting.
The two-way zipper and bungee cord cinch around the waist are easy to use and very functional. The jacket does not come with a stuff sack but I have found I can stuff it into the internal pocket (it doesn't zip shut but stays compressed and contained in the pocket well enough) and stick it in my pack.

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