Description of Mountain Hardwear Hooded Insulated Compressor Jacket - Women's:
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.
Bottom Line: Warm yourself with this light, compressible number.
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.
According to Mountain Hardwear's size charts, I'm an XS, which is what I ordered. I'm 5'2", 105 lbs and small in the bust, but the XS jacket fit me tight in the chest and shoulders. The tightness in the chest keeps the front pockets from laying flat, which makes me look completely boob-less. The sleeves are also short on me. There is no way I could layer anything comfortably under this jacket- it's just too tight. Bummer. I really like the grill color (it's a dark charcoal gray), but they don't have it in the next size up. I was leaning towards the Blurr Nitrogen jacket, but bought this one instead. I'll be sending it back and getting the Blurr Nitrogen.
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.
