Mountain Hardwear Ghost Whisperer Down Jacket – Women’s

User Reviews

• Easy to clean and dry the jacket.
• Hydrophobic down protects the down’s loft when wet so it doesn’t lose all its insulating properties.
• Material is thin, but still remains surprisingly durable.
• Fits well under outer shells.
• Very comfortable.
• Stores inside own pocket for easy stow-ability.
• Quick-drying after becoming wet due to hydrophobic down treatment.
• Lightweight and functional as a mid-layer to add warmth.

Expert Reviews

• The down is top-of-the-line, making it very warm for the weight.
• Proves to be a quality mid-layer insulating piece.
• Features 800-fill power Q.Shield down, and the down is treated with NIKWAX, helping this jacket resist moisture.
• When compared to similar jackets, this model was the lightest in the review.
• When climbing, the jacket is very lightweight and out-of-the-way when clipped to the back of your harness.
• Small and compressible for easy traveling ability.
• Features a loop in the pocket you can clip to the back of your harness.
• Jacket didn’t absorb any sweat, with the moisture wicking through, keeping the user dry.
• Features ultra-light Whisperer 7D x 10D rip-stop nylon fabric which is surprisingly durable given how thin it is.
• Q. Shield Down retains heat in moderately wet conditions, keeping the user warm.
• Single hem cinch-cord for adjustability and heat capture.

User Reviews

• When the shoulders fit correctly, the body of the jacket fits too bulky.
• No inside pocket for storage.
• The cut is better for slim people and for those with less-broad shoulders.
• Reports of a flimsy zipper that has questionable durability.
• May need to size-up.

Expert Reviews

• Despite being warm for the weight, the jacket isn’t super warm, due to being ultra-lightweight and using thin materials and less down.
• Baffles can create potential cold spots.
• Thin jacket material can rip easily.