Gear Review
Mountain Hardwear Phantom Down Jacket - Men's
Only One Complaint
By Laurence Wayne Lee
Ranked #243 - Men's Down Jackets
January 24, 2012
I got this jacket on SAC and as soon as I put it on I was in love! This jacket is ultra comfy and has a stellar warmth to weight ratio because of the 800-fill goose down that was used in it's construction. It comes with a nifty little stuff sac so that you can compress it down and stuff it away in you pack. The stuff sac even matches the jacket color! The fleece lining in the pockets was a nice thought but I can't figure out why it's only on one side. :( The only other complaint that I have with this jacket was is its shiny finish which gives it the classic "trash bag" look which plagues so many other down garments. I hope that Mountain Hardwear produces this piece in matte colors next year!
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Change me.
1 Comments Last Reply: January 28, 2012 By: road75
My generalized observation is "matte" or more cloth-like fabrics tend to get wet and hold on to moisture better, not good for a down product that will lose it's insulating ability when wet.
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