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Mountain Hardwear Hooded Compressor Jacket

Women's Clothing > Jackets & VestsRated: **** by 19 reviews. Also available for: Men, Boys

Mountain Gear

Tackle any chilly, damp mountain range with Mountain Hardwear's Hooded Compressor Jacket - a coat full of insulation that has the compressibility and warmth of down with the added ability to insulate when wet. Keep your body temp up in the cushy warmth of high loft PrimaLoft One insulation that extends throughout the jacket and into the large, comfortable ergo hood. Specification based on size Small.

Features:

  • Cut down on excess weight with nylon ripstop Stria shell that's tear-resistant, downproof, and ready for moisture with a DWR treatment that readily sheds raindrops
  • For more protection against the cold - cinch up the one-handed hem drawcord while inner elastic cuffs a seal out drafts
  • Insulate yourself from the cold in lightweight, high-loft PrimaLoft One insulation that, unlike goose down, continues to insulate even when wet
  • Pull up the full front zip and don't worry about chafing your skin with a micro-chamois-lined chin guard
  • This jacket isn't all business - embroidery accents decorate the interior
  • Warm your digits in the fleece-lined hand pockets while you keep valuables secure in the interior zip pocket
  • Warm your head by pulling up the insulated ergo hood and tightening the easy-to-adjust, 1-handed drawcord

Oregon Mountain Community

The Women's Mountain Hardwear Hooded Compressor Jacket is built for adventure but doesn't sacrifice style. Made with an unbelievably high weight-to-warmth ratio and an integrated hood the Compressor PL Hooded Jacket will quickly become one of your favorite outdoor pieces. Designed to keep you warm on the coldest, dampest backcountry days wile the Primaloft ECO insulation minimizes your impact on the environment. A soft quiet, nylon shell fabric and a slightly fitted cut makes this jacket look good on or off the mountain. If you want a jacket that you can feel good about and and not sacrifice any features or the ability to keep you warm, even when wet, the Hooded Compressor PL Jacket is for you!

Features:

  • Fleece-lined hand pockets
  • Insulated ergo hood with one handed drawcord
  • Interior zip pocket
  • Lightweight, high-loft PrimaLoft One insulation
  • Micro-chamois lined chin guard
  • Nylon ripstop Stria shell with a DWR treatment
  • One handed, adjustable neck cinch

Altrec Outlet

Don't make compromises when it comes to cold weather protection. When the weather turns and you have to bivy at 14,000 ft you need a jacket you can count on. Super lightweight PrimaLoft® One, with a great weight to warmth ratio, the Mountain Hardwear Hooded Compressor Jacket for Women provides all weather insulation. When weight, warmth, and moisture are all factors, the Hooded Compressor will deliver the protection you require.

Features:

  • Center back length: 25.5"Qlb 2oz/ 502g
  • Chest pocket with hidden zipper & interior zip pocket
  • Inner elastic cuffs
  • Insulated Ergo Hood
  • Laminated Cuffs with Velcro closure
  • Micro-chamois lined chin guard
  • One-handed hood & hem adjustments
  • PrimaLoft One Insulation
  • Stria™ Rip face fabric with taffeta lining
  • Two front zip hand pockets

This description was also provided by: Altrec


SummitHut.com

Mountain Hardwear's Hooded Compressor Jacket has super light, PrimaLoft One synthetic fill which provides excellent warmth to weight ratio, compresses easily and insulates when wet. Specifically designed for backcountry activities where moisture and weight are factors.

Features:

  • Inner elastic cuffs
  • Insulated Ergo hood contours for maximum protection and comfort
  • Interior zip pocket
  • Internal embroidery accent
  • Light weight and warm
  • Micro-chamois lined chin guard
  • One handed hood and hem drawcords
  • Two front zip fleece lined hand pockets

Backcountry.com Outlet

The PrimaLoft One insulation in the Mountain Hardwear Women’s Hooded Insulated Compressor Jacket extends through the body and sleeves and right up into the hood. Fleece-lined hand-warmer pockets feel like heaven for your cold digits, and inner elastic cuffs and a hem drawcord help contain your warmth. As the name implies, this lightweight Mountain Hardwear jacket fits easily into your backpack once you get to class or the airport.

This description was also provided by: Backcountry.com

Core Venting:No
Country Of Origin:China
Hood:Yes
Insulation:PrimaLoft One
Manufacturer Warranty:Lifetime
Material:[Shell] Stria Rip; [Lining] taffeta
Pockets:2 Front, 1 interior
Recommended Use:Casual
Secondary fabric:nylon
Shell fabric:nylon
Waterproof:No
Weight:1lb 2oz (502g)

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Option Availability:

Use this chart to find which retailer offers this product in the size, color or other options that you desire. Click on the price to purchase.

SizeColor
Bronze
Bronze
Polar Blue
Polar Blue
Grill
Grill
Pale Orchid
Pale Orchid
Extra Small94.9894.98128.95113.97113.97113.97113.972 More...113.97113.97
Small128.95128.95 113.97113.97
Medium128.95  113.97113.97
Large128.95113.97113.97128.95113.97113.97
Extra Large94.9894.98129.97 113.97113.97128.95113.97113.97189.95
N/A   190.00

Legend

  •     - Oregon Mountain Community
  •     - Backcountry.com Outlet
  •     - Backcountry.com
  •     - Mountain Gear
  •     - SummitHut.com
  •     - Altrec Outlet
  •     - Altrec

Mountain Hardwear Hooded Compressor Jacket Reviews Summary:

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of Reviews
*****4
****3
***0
**1
*2
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Positive Reviews:

Awesome Jacket!!

Rating:****

I'm ALWAYS cold, but not with this wonderful jacket! I ride horses and was looking for a way to keep warm at night without restricting my movement while riding... something I have been unable to achieve prior to getting this jacket. It's awesome! I rode in it for the first time tonight over a Patagonia vest and a fleece shirt and was sweating in 30 degree weather! It is so warm I didn't have to wear as many layers, and it's so light I didn't feel restricted at all. The hood is awesome - adjusts right to your head (I wore it to work today before I got it all stinky at the barn tonight!!)! I don't know how it will be in the wind yet, but so far I am extremely pleased!! I'm 5'1", 120 lbs with broad shoulders for my size and the medium fits great. The ONLY criticism so far, is that I wish it had the double zipper so you could unzip from the bottom to make it a little more comfortable while sitting/bending.

jmo2659794 at Backcountry.com Outlet on 12/18/2008

Mt Hardwear Hooded Compressor Jacket-Women's

Rating:****

My daughter raved about her "permaloft" filled jacket, so I started looking around for a jacket to suit my needs. I found the above mentioned jacket and ordered it. It is so lightweight and warm. I'm very pleased with my choice. I haven't laundered it yet, put hoping for positive results. The only negative to the jacket is it tends atract static electricity.

Nancy Chapman at Backcountry.com Outlet on 02/02/2009

great jacket

Rating:*****

This jacket is really light, yet really warm. My fiance bought the men's version last year and it is awesome. When we bring our dog to the beach in the winter, this keeps us toasty warm. I put up the hood when the wind picks up and it is great. The pale orchid color is pretty as well.

amg2497387 at Backcountry.com Outlet on 11/21/2008

Awesome Jacket!!

Rating:****
This jacket is great!! Except the sleeves could use tabs with velcro so you can tuck your gloves in easier!!! Also if the embroidery was on the outside of the jacket that would look awesome!!!!
Annie at Mountain Gear on 04/24/2009

Lightweight, warm, many fun pockets

Rating:*****
True to size, super lightweight, many pockets to hold random things without having a purse. Keeps me nice and warm without having to wear a long sleeve base layer. Worth the price! Perfect for travel.
Anonymous at Altrec on 03/21/2009

Why the Hood? Because it doubles the warmth

Rating:*****

Amazing jacket, stuffs down to the size of a full sandwich sack. If you can't figure out why the hood is so essential, you're not using this jacket for what it's intended for.

awake15631122880 at Backcountry.com Outlet on 02/20/2009

Excellent quality

Rating:*****
Lightweight, compressible, good fit
Anonymous at Altrec on 08/10/2009

Negative Reviews:

Really??? This is what the women get???

Rating:**

Ok, so I am a big fan of Mountain Hardwear's Mens Hooded Compressor. I wear it for work all the time (Ouray, SLC, and Moab on the early spring mornings) and it has always kept me super toasty and comfortable. So...when I decided to get the women's jacket, i was hopeful that I would be just as pleased. No such luck. Apparently MH doesn't think girls need the same features on their jackets as the boys do. For Example, the mens jacket has a double zipper so you can keep the top zipped up for warmth but still belay with ease by pulling up the bottom zipper a bit. Also, the hood on the men's jacket is designed to fit over your helmet when you need the extra warmth but the women's is so small it can only go under your helmet. Which is a pain when you are needing to put your hood off and on in a hurry. The last thing is that the wrists in the women's jacket are elastic vs the men's which are velcro. Thus, making it difficult to get under layers to check the time, fix a base layer sleeve and the like. I would not recommend this jacket for anyone who is wanting a jacket to use in a technical environment. But it was cute and the bronze color was pretty, so as a around town jacket it would be fine.

trishapaul2097876 at Backcountry.com Outlet on 07/04/2009

Why the hood?

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My old jacket, a beautiful powder blue compressor jacket is worn thin and I really wanted to get a new one But I hate hoods. The men's jacket doesn't have a hood (but it has awful two tone stripes on the sleeves). I will hunt around for an old style Compresor.

Amy at Backcountry.com Outlet on 01/28/2009

Also...

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i also though i should point out the fact that the recommended use for the women's jacket is casual but the men's is technical. What the hell Mountain Hardwear?!?!?!? Get on top of your Women's clothing line. It is way below average.

trishapaul2097876 at Backcountry.com Outlet on 07/04/2009