Mountain Hardwear Monkey Man Jacket

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The Monkey Man Jacket is a fleece jacket made by Mountain Hardwear. It has an average rating of 4 stars (out of 5), based on 11 user reviews.

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From Campmor:
"A high warmth-to-weight ratio makes the Mountain Hardwear Monkey Man Jacket a great insulating layer for the backcountry. The thicker fleece body is sculpted with stretch panels in the wrist and waist areas to allow shell garments and hip belts to fit well over this jacket. Soft 100% polyester Polartec ThermalPro Monkey Phur fabric is warm, soft, stretchy and durable. Polartec Power Stretch 88% polyester, 12% elastane panels. High warmth-to-weight ratio. Zip hand pockets. TechnoStretch cuffs, wrist panel and waist. TechnoStretch zip chest pocket. Avg. wt. 1 lb. 2 oz. Avg. length 28"."

From Backcountry.com:
"Mountain Hardwear made the Men's Monkey Man Jacket with unbelievably silky, plush fleece. Ridiculously soft, in fact. Besides feeling must-pet-this-all-day soft, this fleece jacket is super warm, lightweight, and compressible, which makes it great for hiking and camping trips. The versatility and breathability prompted Everest guru, Ed Viesturs, to bring a Monkey Man Jacket on his last Annapurna trip. Obviously not windproof, the Monkey Man will be chilly in biting (East Coast) winds. Just throw on a weatherproof shell, and you have a layering system that's tough to beat."

From Oregon Mountain Community:
"The Mountain Hardwear Monkey Man Jacket is constructed from Polartec® Thermal Pro® for outstanding thermal efficiency and warmth-to-weight ratio. Perfect for climbing and all backcountry pursuits. Mountain Hardwear Monkey Man Jacket Features: High warmth to weight ratio Updated with new softer Monkey Phur™ TechnoStretch® zip chest pocket TechnoStretch® zip cuffs, wrist panel and waist Zip hand pockets Mountain Hardwear Monkey Man Jacket Features (2008): Updated with new softer Monkey Phur™ High warmth to weight ratio Drawcord at neck PowerStretch® zip cuffs, wrist panel and waist PowerStretch® zip chest pocket Zip hand pockets Zip hand pockets Materials: Body: Polartec® ThermalPro® Monkey Phur (100% polyester) Panel: Polartec® Power Stretch® (88% polyester, 12% elastane) Materials (2008): Body: Monkey Phur (100% polyester) Weight: 514.0 g (1 lb, 2 oz)"

From Moosejaw:
"Free Shipping. Mountain Hardwear Men's Monkey Man Jacket (Fall 2009) Specifications for the men's Monkey Man Jacket by Mountain Hardwear:Avg. Weight: 1 lb. 2 oz.; 514 g.Center Back Length: 28 inchFabric: body: Polartec ThermalPro Monkey Phur (100% polyester)Fabric: panel: Polartec Power Stretch (88% polyester, 12% elastane) Features:High warmth-to-weight ratioUpdated with new softer Monkey PhurTechnoStretch zip chest pocketTechnoStretch cuffs, wrist panel and waistZip hand pockets"

User Reviews

Men's Monkey Man Jacket
Reviewed by GardyFinchy, Apr 13, 2009

"I bought this jacket after reading reviews online and can honestly say this thing is the best fleece i have ever owned!! It instantly warms you up when cold and protects you from any chill.

With an outta shell over the top it will stop any wind chill and will keep the core of your body extremely warm."

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Men's Monkey Man Jacket
Reviewed by Luc79, Dec 27, 2008

"MH MM Jkt rocks... to be honest it's the warmest and most lightweight insulation I'v ever owned..though i would strongly recommend to wear it under a shell due its poor wind shielding properties on one hand and over long sleeved baselayer for better performance...Good jacket!!!!"

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Men's Monkey Man Jacket
Reviewed by Bosko, Mar 16, 2008

"Great heavy fleece jacket...will not keep out wind though (it was not designed to), but is very warm and when combined with a shell, it is almost hot even in sub teen to single digit weather. Would have liked a draw cord for the waist though to keep out powder."

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Men's Monkey Man Jacket
Reviewed by Squeamish, Mar 04, 2008

"I bought this jacket just after Christmas and I have lived in it ever since. But, a couple of weeks ago I took it to a Boy Scout meeting and we had it outside with a campfire and it got the dreaded smoke scent from the fire. I tried to wash it, and followed all of the instructions (trust me, I did), and it came out really matted."

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Men's Monkey Man Jacket
Reviewed by trailguy123, Jan 29, 2008

"I've heard one of the best warmth to weight ratios and I would agree. This jacket is extremely warm (and fuzzy). I really like it. Sometimes I get too hot wearing it.

The sizing is really weird so definitely try it on before buying or ordering one."

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Men's Monkey Man Jacket
Reviewed by runner-guy, Dec 10, 2007

"This fleece is very thick and warm. Despite this jacket being lightweight, it provides very good warmth even in the winter. I really like the stretch elastic on the wristbands and at the waist.

One tip for sizing: you may need to order one size up from what you normally wear."

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Men's Monkey Man Jacket
Reviewed by 00264167, Jun 05, 2007

"Lightweight, high flexability and the feel of the fluffy fleece make it nice to wear. It is warm but not really hot. There are a few downsides, the biggest is the sizing. I fit a North Face and Arc'teryx large exactly being 6 foot 43 inch chest, but the large in this is too small and tight round the chest, but the xl is ok, but the arms are an inch too long and I've got longer than average arms."

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Men's Monkey Man Jacket
Reviewed by hrinkoaw, Apr 04, 2007

"The jacket is very warm, light and looks awesome. On the downside it is no good on the wind, but for wearing at camp it is perfect. Plus you can't beat the name."

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Men's Monkey Man Jacket
Reviewed by L Degroff, Jan 07, 2006

"This is the warmest fleece jacket I have ever owned! I knew it wouldn't be windproof that is why I bought a MH WindStopper Jacket which I also love! Very soft fleece on the inside and the outside of Jacket."

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Men's Monkey Man Jacket
Reviewed by Craig Vickstrom, Jan 09, 2004

"This fleece jacket rocks. It is incredibly warm. However, it is not windproof (weight savings), so you need a shell over it in wind. Take note that it is VERY warm, and I can't do any aerobic activity in it when the temp is above 0 F. For sitting around camp, sleeping, or backpacking at a slow pace, it's simply wonderful."

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Men's Monkey Man Jacket
Reviewed by CornFedMidget, May 22, 2003

"Ok,

The jacket is pretty warm, but only if it is worn inside of a shell. Wind cuts right through this thing, much worse than other fleeces I have owned. The fleece is also starting to wear out, and I have only had it for six months. It needs a drawcord at the bottom and two way zippers on the front."

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Campmor

Men's Monkey Man Jacket

$109.99

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