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By Fashion Nugget from Eugene, Oregon on 11/13/2009 Pros: Breathable, Lightweight, Warm Cons: Not Waterproof, Thin outer shell Best Uses: Backcountry, Casual Wear, Downhill, Hiking Describe Yourself: Advanced Chest Size: Feels true to size Gear Usage: Cold Weather Living, Winter Sports Sleeve Length: Feels true to length Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: This is a great jacket for layering under your ski shell, packing for a hiking trip, having an extra layer for mounaineering or just keeping around for a cool winters night. It's not at all water proof and the shell fabric is very thin, but that's what makes it so light weight. Over all it's a great jacket and I'm very happy with it.
Warm, light weight compressible coat By Brian from Denver on 10/28/2009 Pros: Breathable, Lightweight, Warm, Wind Resistant Best Uses: Backcountry, Downhill Describe Yourself: Advanced Chest Size: Feels true to size Sleeve Length: Feels true to length Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: I was looking for a compressible warm coat for snowhoeing and winter hiking. This one is primaloft which I'm hoping will wash easier than down. It's amazingly warm for the weight and very comfortable to wear. Pitt zips would make it perfect as I'm a little concerned of being too warm. Regardless, this is a permanent addition to my winter backpack.
Wanted another one, found it on STP By PCandKBDsinMT from Glacier's Backyard, MT on 10/27/2009 Best Uses: Backcountry, Casual Wear, Downhill, Hiking Describe Yourself: Advanced Gear Usage: Cold Weather Living, Winter Sports Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: Wanted another one of these. Also own a Patagonia Micropuff. The MH Compressor is a better design and has better features. Keep in mind this is not to keep wind and moisture out, it's insulation. So if it's wet or windy it needs a shell over it. Also it's probably not going to withstand rough treatment. If you're bushwacking for example, it needs something to protect it. I bought a size larger so I can put it over other clothing like when I'm stopping for a rest or under other garments like my shell when I'm going to keep it on.
By ryan from milwaukee, wi on 10/26/2009 Pros: Breathable, Lightweight, Warm Cons: Too warm if thats bad Best Uses: Backcountry, Casual Wear, Downhill, Hiking Describe Yourself: Casual/ Recreational Chest Size: Feels true to size Gear Usage: Cold Weather Living, Winter Sports Sleeve Length: Feels true to length Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: great coat. i use mainly as insulation but could be worn as a outer. fits snug as it should so it works well under a shell. great price great coat. [...]
By Sierra Hiker from San Pedro, CA on 10/21/2009 Pros: Breathable, Lightweight, Warm, Wind Resistant Describe Yourself: Advanced Chest Size: Feels true to size Sleeve Length: Feels true to length Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: I got this jkt as a compromise between the weight and bulk of a down jkt rather than settling for just a vest. I use the Compressor in temps down to the teens recently on a Fall backpack in the high Sierra. It prooved to be just thething and will now be my insulation layer in the summer also. It is light, reasonably wind resistent, and packs super easy. Not thinking it will last long though as it is very lightly built. Seems like a quality product regardless and did exaclty what I needed, kept me warm when things started freezing. The collar works well, the pockets are warm, and perhaps the thing I liked most was that it is easy on easy off, and can be stuffed just about anywhere in the pack. And believe me, I had this thing on and off many times night and day over a two week period. I also used it at my car camp under a wool pendelton which was almost too much. On two exceptionally cold nights I actually crawled back into my sleeping bag with it on, fell asleep and never felt uncomfotable. A very nice piece of gear.
By School bpy from Denver, CO on 10/20/2009 Pros: Lightweight, Warm, Wind Resistant Best Uses: Backcountry, Casual Wear, Hiking, School Describe Yourself: Casual/ Recreational Gear Usage: School, Winter Sports Sleeve Length: Feels true to length Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: This is a great jacket. It is very warm and yet i can still unzip it when the air gets warmer. It has 2 large hand pockets with some fleece in them and a large inside pocket big enough to hold you wallet and ipod. Put pit zips and it is the best jacket ever!!
By mannymoe from denver colorado on 10/18/2009 Pros: Breathable, Lightweight, Stylish, Warm, Waterproof, Wind Resistant Best Uses: Backcountry, Casual Wear, Downhill Describe Yourself: Competitive Athlete Chest Size: Feels true to size Gear Usage: Cold Weather Living Sleeve Length: Feels true to length Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: stylish, lightweight, warm, repels wind and wet weather-these are all the good qualities to this jacket. i took this jacket with me traveling through british columbia. also this jacket is a steal for the price, plus i got an additional discount. the only drawback is when the jacket is fully zipped up-the zipper gets caught up at the chin and is hard to pull down.
By soccer cowboy from northern Illinois on 10/16/2009 Pros: Lightweight, Warm, Wind Resistant Best Uses: Backcountry, Casual Wear, Hiking Describe Yourself: Casual/ Recreational Chest Size: Feels true to size Gear Usage: Cold Weather Living, Winter Sports Sleeve Length: Feels true to length Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: trimmer fit. The torso is a bit on the shorter side than other Mountain Hardwear jackets but other than that, the usual high quality gear from MH.
By Tim from Knoxville, TN on 10/14/2009 Pros: Breathable, Durable, Lightweight, Stylish, Warm, Waterproof, Wind Resistant Cons: Not Enough Pockets or Features Describe Yourself: Advanced Chest Size: Feels true to size Gear Usage: Cold Weather Living Sleeve Length: Feels true to length Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: Cooler weather jacket
By d from San Francisco, CA on 09/29/2009 Pros: Comfortable, Lightweight, Warm, Wind Resistant Best Uses: Backcountry, Casual Wear, Hiking Describe Yourself: Casual/ Recreational Chest Size: Feels true to size Sleeve Length: Feels true to length Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: Great product from MHW. This jacket gets you warm and keeps you warm - but not too warm. Great for non-aerobic activity or just sitting around camp. This will sweat you if you decide to exert yourself in it - but by that time you should be taking it off and utilizing the heat generated by your exercise to keep you warm! Comfortable enough to sleep in for nights dropping low unexpectedly and light enough to pack for any trip. Chamois lined pockets and chin are a big PLUS!
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