The Mountain Hardwear Optic 2.5 Tent: 2-Person 3-Season is a durable, roomy, and protective option, that is well-suited for shorter backpacking trips or car-camping excursions. Despite being a little heavy for extended backpacking trips, the easy set-up, nice features, and ample inside space make this a great choice for various two-person adventures.
The Mountain Hardwear Nilas Down Jacket for men is a very good down jacket with a nice warmth-to-weight ratio, providing versatility and good cold weather protection. Despite not being the warmest down jacket and having some zipper issues, it does provide good warmth while remaining relatively lightweight. It has ample storage options and packs down small, allowing you to easily bring it as a layering option during cold weather adventures.
The Mountain Hardwear Optic 3.5 Tent: 3-Person 3-Season is a weather-resistant, functional, easy-to-set-up, and packable tent, that is best suited for 3 adults comfortably. The two doors on the one side mean you have to crawl over someone to get out, but they provide an expansive view. Despite the weight, the easy transportation, big vestibules, and ample storage space make this a great option for shorter backpacking trips.
The Mountain Hardwear Stretchdown Down Jacket for women is a stylish, warm, and mobile jacket that is designed for combining style and performance into one layer. The shorter length, lack of durability, heavy weight, and no harness-compatible pockets make this not the best choice for an outer layer during high intensity activity or during intense weather, but the comfort features like elastic cuffs, ample pockets, and stylish-fit make this a great option for low-key outdoor activities or hanging out around town.
The Mountain Hardwear Compressor Pant for men is a relatively lightweight and warm synthetic pant. The reinforced knees and seat of the pants protect high use areas, although some users complain that the ankle cuffs could use similar reinforcements. Naturally, a pant like these is not easily packable, but the breathability, comfort, and durability make this a top choice.
The Mountain Hardwear Barnsie Jacket for women is a warm, comfortable, weather-resistant, flattering, and functional option for skiers and snowboarders who want a jacket that won’t break the bank. The jacket is functional and stylish and provides the technical aspects an athlete may hope for, like a storm-oriented hood, powder skirt, and flexible fit.
The Mountain Hardwear Stretchdown Hooded Down Jacket for women is a stretchy, comfortable, and stylish jacket that lacks some technical specifications to make it suited for outdoor activities. The limited warmth, windproofing, and packability makes this jacket not the best choice for intense or aerobic activities, but better suited for walking around town.
The Mountain Hardwear Ghost Whisperer Down Jacket for women has an extremely impressive weight-to-warmth ratio. However, the ultra-lightweight materials don’t provide as much overall heat or durability as some competitors. For those looking to go fast and light, and are willing to sacrifice some warmth, this is a terrific choice.
The Mountain Hardwear Ghost Whisperer Jacket for men provides solid mid-layer warmth at a minimal weight. While there are warmer down jackets on the market, few provide so many features with such little weight, making the Ghost Whisperer a nice choice for outdoor adventures in moderate to cool weather.
The Mountain Hardwear Ghost Whisperer Hooded Down Jacket for men is a super-light and thin jacket that provides surprising warmth and is best used as a mid-layer in multiple climates. The lack of durability may not make this suitable for an outer layer in rough conditions, but the mobility, packability, and wind/water-resistance make this a great choice for many excursions.