Compressor PL Jacket

Review Snapshot® by PowerReviews

Mountain Hardwear Compressor PL Jacket - Men's

Avg. Customer Rating:

4 stars

(based on 5 reviews)

80% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Comfortable (5), Lightweight (5), Warm (5)

Best Uses:

Hiking and camping (5), Cold weather (4)

Describe Yourself:

Avid adventurer (5)

Reviewed by 5 CustomersSort by:

Displaying Reviews 1-5 of 5Back to Top

[0 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Doesn't last

By toast

from Long Island, NY on 10/15/2009

Chest Size:

Feels too small

Pros:

Comfortable, Lightweight, Warm

Best Uses:

Cold Weather, Hiking and Camping

Describe Yourself:

Avid Adventurer

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Mountain Hardwear Compressor PL Jacket - Men's:

Fit is a little strange for MH, tight across chest and under arms. My biggest complaint is that the shell material is so thin it ripped the FIRST time I unzipped it. The zipper grabbed the material and split it wide open. It looks like ripstop but it is ridiculously thing.

Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No- You may also flag this review.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Compressor Jacket on Everest!

By SilverFox from Salt Lake City, UT on 4/24/2009

Fit:

Feels true to size

Sleeve Length:

Feels true to length

Chest Size:

Feels true to size

Pros:

Comfortable, Compressible, Lightweight, Warm

Best Uses:

Cold Weather, Hiking and Camping, Mountaineering, Skiing/Snowboarding

Describe Yourself:

Avid Adventurer

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Mountain Hardwear Compressor PL Jacket - Men's:

In the spring 2008, I summitted Everest from the South Col. I took a men's medium Mountain Hardwear Compressor jacket, which I wore over a base layer and another Primaloft jacket, up to about 22,000 feet in the Western Cwm. The Compressor jacket was light, very compressible for packing, roomy enough for two or three thin layers underneath it, yet it was not too baggy without these layers. It offered some protection from light rain, though I would not want to wear it during a downpour. I wished I had bought this jacket with a hood. Also, I became dangerously hypothermic at about 22,000 feet, 5 degrees F with wind -- my mistake, the jacket is not designed for these conditions. I plan to take this jacket with me when I climb Denali May 2009.

Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No- You may also flag this review.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Good mid-layer jacket

By Tom Gos

from Eagle, CO on 4/24/2009

Fit:

Feels true to size

Sleeve Length:

Feels true to length

Chest Size:

Feels true to size

Pros:

Breathable, Comfortable, Lightweight, Warm

Best Uses:

Hiking and Camping, Skiing/Snowboarding

Describe Yourself:

Avid Adventurer

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Mountain Hardwear Compressor PL Jacket - Men's:

This is a nice mid-layer insulating layer, or as an outer layer in not-too-cold conditions. The fit is pretty trim so it's not really suitable for use as belay type jacket. I use it mostly under a shell while alpine skiing and will probably carry it hiking and backpacking this summer. It is very light and compressible. The overall feel of the jacket is soft so it feels good to wear. In terms of warmth I think it's warm than a fleece jacket.

Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No- You may also flag this review.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Warm, good layering

By tdragrats

from Michigan on 4/15/2009

Fit:

Feels true to size

Sleeve Length:

Feels true to length

Chest Size:

Feels true to size

Pros:

Comfortable, Lightweight, Warm

Best Uses:

Cold Weather, Hiking and Camping

Describe Yourself:

Avid Adventurer

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Mountain Hardwear Compressor PL Jacket - Men's:

I wear this alone, or under a Gore-Tex shell. It is highly compressible, and not bulky. I have been very happy with all MH products. Have owned this jacket for 2 years.

Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No- You may also flag this review.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Great Jacket

By JB

from Tacoma, wa on 4/14/2009

Fit:

Feels true to size

Sleeve Length:

Feels true to length

Chest Size:

Feels true to size

Pros:

Breathable, Comfortable, Durable, Lightweight, Stylish, Warm

Best Uses:

Casual Wear, Cold Weather, Extreme Conditions, Hiking and Camping

Describe Yourself:

Avid Adventurer

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Mountain Hardwear Compressor PL Jacket - Men's:

Graet jacket. It's warm and very light. Packs down and is not bulky or heavy like some other jackets.

Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No- You may also flag this review.

Displaying Reviews 1-5 of 5Back to Top