User Review: Mountain Hardwear Compressor PL Jacket

Mountain Hardwear Compressor PL Jacket
Above: The current Compressor PL Jacket, which may differ slightly from the version reviewed.

Rating: rated 3 of 5 stars
Fabric: Superlight
Fill: Good insulation
Price Paid: $85

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. The shell fabric is flimsy, and it keeps getting small holes in it from I don't know what.

It is a very attractive jacket. I think, however, I would have preferred the Micro Puff hooded by Patagonia or the Chugach Jacket by Mountain Hardwear. The Chugach seems to be highly regarded for its durability, and I think that I was looking for something a little sturdier, to stand up to being worn as an outer layer. It is very light, but I think I would have traded greater functionality for four or five ounces.

Where to Buy

Buy Online We found the Compressor PL Jacket at 9 online stores:

StoreProduct DescriptionPrice

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

Backcountry.com
3 purchase options:
Compressor PL Jacket - Women's$118.96Buy Now
Compressor PL Jacket - Men's$123.71Buy Now
Compressor PL Jacket - Men's$169.95Buy Now

Backcountry Outlet
Compressor PL Jacket - Women's$118.96Buy Now

Altrec Outdoors
4 purchase options:
Compressor PL Jacket$164.95Buy Now
Men's Compressor PL Jacket$169.95Buy Now
Women's Compressor PL Jacket 19559$169.95Buy Now
Women's Compressor PL Jacket$169.95Buy Now

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

RockCreek
2 purchase options:
Compressor PL Jacket (Men's)$139.95Buy Now
Compressor PL Jacket (Women's)$139.95Buy Now

Oregon Mountain Community
Compressor PL Jacket - Men's Spring 2008$158.95Buy Now

Massey's
Mens Mountain Hardwear Compressor PL Jacket$169.00Buy Now

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

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