Mountain Hardwear Ghost Whisperer Down Jacket – Men’s

User Reviews

• Ideal warmth-to-weight ratio.
• Warm for being so lightweight.
• Versatile for many climates.
• Ideal piece for layering in multiple conditions.
• Hydrophobic down to increase water-resistant capabilities.
• 800-fill down is high quality and provides a lot of warmth without a lot of weight.
• Long enough sleeves to cover wrists and not rise up when lifting arms.
• Can cinch the waist drawstring to seal heat inside.
• Rip-stop nylon outer layer to increase durability.

Expert Reviews

• Ideal mid-altitude shoulder season/summer climbing jacket.
• Whisperer ripstop resists the wind.
• Two handwarmer pockets with ultralight zippers.
• Nylon outer fabric is treated with DWR, which has proven to be effective at beading light precipitation.
• Down maintains some insulating properties when wet due to hydrophobic treatment.
• Allows for optimal mobility in shoulders, upper back, and arms.
• Can clip easily onto harness when folded.
• Two handwarmer pockets are placed high enough on jacket that they won’t get buried under a climbing harness.
• Stuffs into own pocket for self-storage.
• One of the most lightweight options when compared other similar models on a weight spectrum.

User Reviews

• Not a stand-alone jacket for cold use below freezing temperatures.
• Not an athletic fit, which some may prefer.
• Many reports of a fragile zipper.
• Sleeves may be too long for some body types.
• Slightly water-resistant, but not waterproof.
• May not be durable enough for an active outer-layer.

Expert Reviews

• Some slightly heavier jackets are much warmer.
• No velcro on the wrists for adjustability.
• More susceptible to tearing than tougher materials.
• No internal stash pockets.
• Front zipper is sticky and gets caught on surrounding fabric.