M.H. Compressor Jacket

By BW Ranked #613 - Men's Synthetic Insulation Jackets September 7, 2010

This is my second one.. first one lived a good life, had a few duct tape patches on it, but always came through and kept me warm. In my experiences, it was perfect for alpine climbing when on belay, at base camp, or winter backpacking when you stop for lunch. Fits perfectly under a shell due to low profile insulation (primaloft-heavier in body, lighter in sleeves). Seems pretty thin, but keeps you super warm. Nylon shell material is light (15D), so use in low abrasion areas is ideal over high abrasion areas (my old one sustained some scars on approach hikes). Very light and with a compression stuff sack will get very small. My old one would stuff into one of the hand packets, however this one does not (my old one didnt have a hood though). Other than that one complaint, i love the new version as much as the old one, and it goes everywhere with me. Large fits me good, nice cut for a few layers under, but not too baggy (I'm 5'10 190 athletic). If your adventure doesnt require a 2 pound puffy, this will fit the bill for pretty much everything else. Very versatile.

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