Description of Mountain Hardwear Monkey Woman Jacket - Women's:
For primates who explore the backcountry in the winter, the Mountain Hardwear Monkey Woman Jacket offers plush warmth and a level of breathability that's difficult to beat. High loft Monkey Phur fleece gives this jacket a rich texture, while its noticeably open structure lets air in and out at a much better rate than your typical fleece. You'll get up that mountain much quicker if you don't have to stop and strip layers every few minutes. At a slight 15oz, the Monkey Woman gives you tons of warmth at a fractional weight. Power stretch cuffs, wrist panel, and waist make your range of motion more complete.
Bottom Line: The Mountain Hardwear Monkey Women Jacket's high-loft fleece makes it a little less Jane of the Jungle and a little more Meg of the Mountain.
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Nothing's perfect 11-05-07
Anonymous:
This fleece is definitely amazing and versatile enough to last through different climates. I used it in the evenings sea kayaking and on the mountains in single digit weather. It provided a comfortable layer and is super light for backpacking. The only down side is that the sides on the lower back are a different, stretchy material and wind goes right through them. With wind protection on top, this fleece is incredible!
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Great Fleece! Do not put in dryer! 12-06-07
Anonymous:
I have the Spring 2007 version of this jacket. The Fall 2007 is a little bit different..the fleece material is silkier. I absolutely LOVE my jacket. It is so warm. I have a million fleeces, and none of them are as warm as this one. However, DO NOT PUT IT IN THE DRYER!! I made this mistake, & my favorite fleece is now way too small. It shrunk up a ton & looks goofy now. I still wear it though. Too comfortable to not wear it.
Bought this jacket a few years back, and it's still looking as new. I only wear it in winter, as it's too hot for any other season. The monkey fur really keeps me warm, warmer than other heavyweight polartec fleece. And I love the soft wrist band which is standard on all MH jackets. I'm not sure what all the problem with the matting is all about as indicated in other reviews, but I've never had any problems, and I've washed it maybe only twice. But I do have an earlier edition jacket, and maybe the quality has gone down. The Mountain Hardwear website does tell you what to do in case of matting: you need to brush it like brushing a dog. Go here for more instructions: http://mountainhardwear.com/images/CareForMonkey.pdf Oh and I'm so excited that they brought back the kermit green color! (BC doesn't have it yet, but REI does have it right now.)
