Gear Review
Good jacket
By nwbackpacker
Ranked #984 - Men's Synthetic Insulation Jackets
February 18, 2008
This jacket is ideal for when you don't want to get a thin down jacket because you're afraid it will get a little wet and the down will be useless. I use this jacket around town on chilly evenings when it's not raining hard and I love it. I also take it when I go mountain biking and it's raining as it doesn't matter what you do - your mid layer will get damp in places. As a backpacking warmup jacket (for camp, not actually backpacking) I recommend down instead purely because a slightly lighter down jacket (800 fill or more) will be significantly warmer than this jacket. Check out the Patagonia Down Sweater (not "Jacket") for the ultimate in lightweight, compressible, make-me-warm technology.
View Details: Mountain Hardwear Compressor PL Insulated Jacket - Men's
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 1 No
Tech Specs:
- Material:
- [Shell] 15D nylon ripstop
- Insulation:
- PrimaLoft ECO (50% recycled)
- Center Back Length:
- 28.5in (72.4cm)
- Hood:
- No
- Pockets:
- 2 Hand,1 chest, 1 interior zip
- Waterproof:
- Water-resistant
- Core Venting:
- No
- Weight:
- 1lb 3oz (526g)
- Recommended Use:
- Climbing, backcountry skiing, mountaineering
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- Lifetime
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