Mountain Hardwear Compressor PL Jacket

Mountain Hardwear Compressor PL Jacket

Average Rating: rated 4.00 of 5 stars
Reviewed by 7 Trailspace users

Description

The Compressor PL Jacket is a synthetic insulated jacket made by Mountain Hardwear. It has an average rating of 4 stars (out of 5), based on 7 user reviews.

Here's what other sites are saying:

From Moosejaw:
"Free Shipping. Mountain Hardwear Men's Compressor PL Jacket (Fall 2008) Avg. Weight: 16 oz.; 454 g. (size large)Center Back Length: 28.5in.Usage: Alpine Climbing; Superlight Backcountry Fabric: Body: Superlight 15D Insulation: PrimaLoft One Features: Fleece lined hand pockets Interior zip pocket Laminated cuff tabs with Velcro closure Lightweight and warm Micro-chamois lined chin One handed hem drawcord One handed, adjustable neck cinch"

From Backcountry.com:
"The Mountain Hardwear Men's Compressor PL Jacket is a super-light insulator for high-alpine assaults. It packs down in a small stuff sack and fits in the corner of your pack until you need it as an extra layer. Mountain Hardwear stuffed it with synthetic PrimaLoft One insulation, which maintains its insulating properties even when wet. Beyond climbing, the Compressor's light weight and packability make it easy to bring on backcountry tours or even as a mid-layer for lift skiing."

From Altrec Outdoors:
"Mt. Rainier is the tallest Mountain in Washington State and when you are bivying at the base of Interglaicer, in order to make your moonlit summit bid, warmth and protection from the weather are priority #1. Those who know and understand this pick the Mountain Hardwear Compressor PL Jacket for Men as their synthetic insulation piece because it has a great warmth-to-weight ratio and continues to insulate even when wet."

From REI:
"Stay warm in this ultra-lightweight, insulated jacket. It's great for alpine climbing and backcountry adventures. High-tenacity superlight nylon is lightweight and tear-resistant; Durable Water Repellent finish repels moisture. Primaloft® One synthetic insulation mimics the physical and thermal properties of down; it keeps you warm and continues to insulate when damp. One-handed, adjustable neck drawcord. Micro-chamois-lined chinguard protects against abrasion. One-handed hem drawcord and laminated cuff tabs with VELCRO® brand closure help seal out the elements. Features fleece-lined hand pockets and interior zip pocket."

User Reviews

rated 5 of 5 stars Men's Compressor PL Jacket
Reviewed by Bob Digital, Jan 09, 2008

This jacket is amazing!! Incredibly warm, in such a small footprint! I take this jacket everywhere. I wore it on a 20 degree windy night with a base and mid-layer underneath, and let me tell you I was as cozy as could be! This is a must buy, if you are looking lots of warmth in a little light weight size!

As everyone else says it is far from bombproof, it will snag and tear so you need to be careful and wear a shell over it if you are bushwhacking around.

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rated 0 of 5 stars Men's Compressor PL Jacket
Reviewed by Gideon Rettich, Jan 01, 2008

"I bought this jacket thinking and assured by EMS staff that it was high quality. Well, it's not. It is marketed as a rugged lightweight piece but it's not.

The jacket now has several small tears - I never even hiked in it. Also, the zipper used is about as cheap as it gets."

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rated 5 of 5 stars Men's Compressor PL Jacket
Reviewed by Fred Moreno, Dec 27, 2007

"This jacket is great if you like to travel light! It is very warm and even better when it's windy. I wanted it to be cold to put this jacket through a test and it passed with flying colors!!

Sadly my jacket was stolen a few days before Christmas. So don't be like me and keep a good eye on it wherever you go."

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rated 5 of 5 stars Men's Compressor PL Jacket
Reviewed by gumble, Oct 17, 2007

"I just got this jacket to go under my soft shell windstopper, and I love it already. It is AMAZINGLY light, and way comfortable. Mountain Hardwear is awesome."

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rated 3 of 5 stars Men's Compressor PL Jacket
Reviewed by deep south climbing squad, Mar 02, 2007

"Well, I tried this jacket on in the store and it felt like exactly what I was looking for. A lightweight, highly compressible jacket to serve as my general backcountry and hanging out (not moving/exercising too much) warm jacket. My main problems with this jacket are the durability."

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rated 5 of 5 stars Men's Compressor PL Jacket
Reviewed by african, Jun 29, 2006

"Great jacket if weight and space is the primary concern. Materials not suited to take a lot of punishment, but that is to be expected for any lightweight garment. Great insulation for its weight. Tight fit with long sleeves and not too bulky - perfect as layer under shell or spare layer in case of cold weather.

Bit expensive at normal retail price."

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rated 5 of 5 stars Men's Compressor PL Jacket
Reviewed by Donny, Dec 25, 2004

"Absolutely surprised at how warm this jacket can be for how light it is. This jacket is unbeatable for compressibility, weight, and warmth."

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Where to Buy

Buy Online We found the Compressor PL Jacket at 7 online stores:

StoreProduct DescriptionPrice

Moosejaw
2 purchase options:
Women's Compressor PL Jacket (Spring 2008)$144.50Buy Now
Men's Compressor PL Jacket (Fall 2008)$170.00Buy Now

Backcountry.com
2 purchase options:
Compressor PL Jacket - Men's$123.71Buy Now
Compressor PL Jacket - Women's$127.46Buy Now

Altrec Outdoors
3 purchase options:
Compressor PL Jacket$164.95Buy Now
Men's Compressor PL Jacket$169.95Buy Now
Women's Compressor PL Jacket$169.95Buy Now

Backcountry Outlet
Compressor PL Jacket - Men's$123.71Buy Now

REI
Compressor Classic Jacket - Men's$170.00Buy Now

Oregon Mountain Community
Compressor PL Jacket - Men's Spring 2008$142.95Buy Now

US Outdoor Store
2 purchase options:
Compressor PL Jacket$135.95Buy Now
Compressor PL Jacket - Women's$170.00Buy Now

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