Don't make compromises when it comes to cold weather protection. When the weather turns and you have to bivy at 14,000 ft you need a jacket you can count on. Super lightweight PrimaLoft® One, with a great weight to warmth ratio, the Mountain Hardwear Hooded Compressor Jacket for Men provides all weather insulation. When weight, warmth, and moisture are all factors, the Hooded Compressor will deliver the protection you require.
Overall perfect with one little flaw.....
The jacket fits great, great use of materials, very warm, lightweight, well designed, etc. The price is fantastic for what you are getting. Overall well designed with the exception that the hood should have been designed as a three-way hood, i.e. a draw string around the back to sinch it down to prevent the hood from moving left to right and impeding your view when turning your head. I am 5'11" and 190lbs with athletic build, and the large fits me like a glove.
Too shiny!
My husband has the non hooded version of this jacket in last year's model and I can't stop wearing it. This one, however, was WAY TOO SHINY! I think this is one of the nicest down jackets on the market, super warm, super slim, super cozy and comfy and absolutely the best to wear....I just couldn't take the shine.
