Super light and warm! - Mountain Hardwear Ghost Whisperer Hooded Down Jacket - Men's

I used my Ghost Whisperer Hood Down Jacket on the trail this weekend. You can appreciate the warmth of this jacket almost immediately when you put it on. We experienced temps down into the 30’s and 40’s with sustained winds between 30-40 mph at about 2100’ elevation. I paired the Ghost Whisperer with a hardshell jacket cover and stayed considerably warm. I slept in a hammock with a down sleeping bag and kept my Ghost Whisperer jacket on as well. Wind gusts were measured between 50-60 mph and I stayed toasty warm through the night. I was very glad that I bought the hooded version. I also hiked the next day through the storm wearing the jacket under my shell which probably was not the best idea since moisture decreases the insulation value of down and I was sweating while moving. I would get a little chill when I stopped moving after several minutes but that was a misuse problem that I won’t repeat coupled with wet hands, legs, and feet. My scale has the jacket at 8.4 oz and I bought a waterproof stuff sack that compresses it down to about 5”x6”. Overall the jacket performed very well and I would highly recommend it.

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