I've used this jacket as my primary insulation under a gore tex shell for 2 ski seasons and have absolutely loved how well the combo has kept me warm. The hood fits well under my helmet on the coldest days and eliminates the need to put something around my neck. I also used this for one season as my commuting jacket (cold MN winter) and it had held up well until the bottom plastic piece holding which holds the zipper together broke. I'm hoping Marmot will repair this for me under warranty. This is certainly a ultralight jacket but a stronger zipper with dual zip capability would be an excellent upgrade. Other than that it is a perfect layering jacket that folds up into a pocket well. Large fits a little snug but that is great for fitting under a shell jacket.

My only complaint is that you can't unzip from your waist to cool off, and there are no pit zips. Other than that, it's a great jacket.

Purchased this product a couple of years ago, a hoodless version, and decided to get a second one with a hood for colder weather, etc.. The best thing about this jacket is the weight, it is ultra light imo. I also have a couple others, North Face Thermoball and Eddie Bauer...this is the one I throw in the pack when needing to count ounces and stay warm.

I use it for hiking, snow shoe, snow board, walking the dogs, etc. I was initially concerned about the shell, but it seems pretty durable. Works well with layering. Loft is great and it packs down well too, no pun intended. It has some water resistance capacity which is nice too. I live in the Pacific Northwest and we do get some moisture.

I'm not a huge guy and have somewhat of an athletic build. I'm usually struggling to size between a small and medium. The small was too tight in the chest/arms for me so I went with a medium. I can comfortably get a couple of layers underneath this jacket and then throw a waterproof shell over it if need be. If mobile and working, this coat is comfortable and warms up, and don't need as many layers, the beauty of down.

Really like this jacket...hence bought a second with a hood for those conditions when I'll need that.

This is a great mid-layer jacket. It's light weight and very warm for the weight. Durability can be an issue, but that's the trade off when you buy an 8 ounce down jacket. I wouldn't recommend it for daily use because it will wear out quickly, but for backpacking purposes it is perfect. We had roughly 2 feet of snow dumped on us over night and I wore a wool base-layer, this jacket, and my rain shell to explore my winter wonderland and was incredibly comfortable. If you use this jacket how it was meant to be used, you will be ecstatic with your purchase.

Great warm jacket and great used as a midlayer. Skip this jacket if you are going out and there's a heavy downpour, down feathers have dwr but not the seams and hems, water goes in and gets absorbed in matter of minutes, wear a rain shell when going out on a rainy day.

I bought the jacket because I wanted a solid down jacket for the winter. This also has the added benefit of looking like a stillsuit, although I suspect it would not be much fun to wear on the desert planet.

Within a day of use, I noticed the non-elastic drawstring in the bottom of the jacket was detached. It cannot be repaired because you cannot access its connection point inside the jacket. Moreover, the zipper seems very weak and gets hung at the latch. Since it is made of plastic, I could imagine it could get broken easily. Because the first issue is simply unacceptable for a $250+ jacket, I exchanged it for the stretch-down MH coat.

Backcountry handled the exchange flawlessly and decided not to charge me the additional $40 price difference for the other coat. 5 stars for Backcountry customer service (shout-out Danselmo), but unfortunately 3 stars for this coat.

Pro: light, packable, warm for the weight
Con: neck too tight, so space for jar, zipper too weak, cuff too loose.
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I wear this 800 FP MH jacket under Arcteryx Beta AR jacket for skiing and without shell for winter hiking (ski tour). The fit is very snugly and tight enough to keep warm, but the length is quite long so it sticks out of the shell jacket and when it snows the lower part of the down jacket get wet. For this reason I will deduct one star.

The stitches came undone here and there after a few times of skiing - some were already undone when i bought the jacket new and i didnt mind at that time but now i do.

Comparing with other down jackets, this one is warm yet not too warm so I say this is perfect for winter hiking, camping or ski touring. I have some other branded similar ones, and some are too warm and some has issue with down and feather sticking out.

Excellent Q-shield material and great colour choices.

When we got on the lift it was ZERO degrees outside. I threw this under my shell and i was nice and toasty all day. The fit is true to size i purchased the XXL. Super light weight and perfect to throw into a pack. this is the jacket i choose for snowboarding, hiking and camping. Here is a picture me at Delta lake at 9,000 ft. Contact me directly with any questions 801-204-4585 lhaslem@backcountry.com

I am 6'6" and 215 lbs and have broad shoulders and the large fits me great. Arms are good. Front is cut higher than the back which is great so you don't have stuff bunched up in front. Shoulders have an athletic cut in the pit area making this great for layering. I walked dogs in 32F and foggy conditions with just a single t-shirt under this and it was perfect. Only when I stopped did I need to vent slightly.



Chest feels a little loose(this is really nitpicking) but at 6'6" and having the rest of this jacket fit great, it's a small compromise. I tried the medium on in store and it was not going to fit... I could not even put it on.



Buddy of mine that thru hiked the PCT had one of these and really put it through it's paces. That sold me on it. Solid purchase.



I took an extra pic from the side so you can see when reaching out front, you still have good coverage.



I've only had this a few days. Looking forward to putting this through it's paces.

I did quite a bit of research before selecting this jacket and I couldn't be more pleased with the results. I'll start off by saying that unless you're trying to save weight, this jacket probably isn't for you. If you want a jacket that keeps you warm to and from work, can put up with abuse, or is going to be your everyday jacket - get something more durable as the weight shouldn't matter.

I bought this jacket explicitly for backpacking purposes and I believe that's what it was meant for. Because its so light weight its has small zippers, not the most durable fabric, and small pockets. However it really packs on the warmth. I can be in freezing temperatures with nothing but a t-shirt on under this jacket.

A large fits me great (205 lbs, 6' 1") and seems contoured in all the right spots so you don't look like a giant marshmallow. I'm tempted to wear this jacket more often (and have) but I know wear and tear of daily use would eventually catch up and something would give.

So in short, warm and light. Not meant for everyday use in my opinion but for specialized circumstances.

I really like this jacket. It was very well thought out and the athletic fit is much less boxy than other down jackets I've owned. Something I really appreciate is how long the sleeves are. Having long gangly arms are great for climbing but not so much for buying clothes, but this jackets fits me great. It is also surprisingly warm for its weight. Some people wanted it to have a cinch string on the hood but I personally think the elastic works really well. Anyhow great buy.

This jacket packs so small and is ridiculously light. Oh it's also warm too. Great companion for going fast and light on hikes or multipitch climbs. Really can't wait to test it out on the winter ascents. Fit is spot on

Fits me great! Glossy unique color, replaced my older mtn hard wear jacket!

Ghost Whisperer vs Patagonia Down Sweater vs Patagonia Ultralight Down Sweater.
I wear a medium in all three. The Ghost Whisperer has a technical cut. The Patagonia's have a city cut.
I really did like the Down Sweater, it just seems very sturdy and has a lot of thoughtful touches (hood pull, waist pull, heavier nylon), but I already had a similar weight jacket (though not hooded). Of the ultralights, I went with the Mountain Hardwear based on technical fit and price. There is no hood pull on this jacket, however the hood is elastic on the rim.

**Six month - Still love the length and cut. Having arm/waist coverage when reaching is awesome.
The DWR is wearing some (elbow, cuff, pack strap area). This isn't unexpected.
It is warm for me down to about 35 deg, maybe 40 with a wind. I wish it was a bit warmer, but then it wouldn't be so lightweight.
The hood works really well. I love the elastic plus high zip at neck, stays in place and keeps wind out.
The pocket zipper teeth seem to want to catch the fabric when open, makes me worry about snagging and tearing. I often will leave the pockets closed and wear gloves because of this.

I use the 'stuff in pocket' feature a lot. This is an excellent travel coat. It makes a comfy airplane pillow, it easily stuffs and fits in a carryon, it can fit a wide temperature range, it can withstand some elements, it is so lightweight. Really excellent. The 'stuff pocket' has lanyard on both side of the zipper to make it possible to easily close when inside out. A nice touch.

I ordered this coat 4 days before I went to Chile for one month. I received the coat in 2 days and the fit was perfect to size. I think it will work great with a hard shell. During a camping trip with temperatures in the lower 50's the coat was a little on the warm side. During the night we woke to 40 mph winds and the close fitting hood along with the 800 fill down kept the wind and temperature at bay while we secured the tent better. The jacket also makes a perfect size pillow if packed into its own pocket. I've only had it a few weeks but I have worn and I trust it after the short time I've had it. Thank you Mountain Hardwear and thank you Backcountry for the great price and selling quality goods that I can bet my life on!

I picked up a Ghost Whisperer for my brother. He really likes how lightweight and warm it is, and it fits him well. His only complaint is how loose the sleeve cuffs are–they tend to fall over the hands, which makes it pretty easy to soak the sleeves when washing hands, etc.

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