Mountain Hardwear Phantom Alpine Down Jacket

Mountain Hardwear Phantom Alpine Down Jacket | BRAND NEW FALL 2023

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@haidenshober6732 11 ай бұрын

You should review the Phantom Belay Parka!

@diwoodoesthings8288 10 ай бұрын

I’ll get on that hahah

@austincole7573 8 ай бұрын

I wish I watched this video before purchasing. I don't understand putting this over a shell as I have always had my down jackets protected under the shell. If you're layering with a shell are you expecting wetness? Seems to defeat the whole purpose of this jacket if so.

@diwoodoesthings8288 8 ай бұрын

Being a layer that you throw on when you stop at the summit or on belay. When it is really windy and cold, the last thing you want to do is take a [shell] layer off in order to put one on. A large down parka like this is your outermost layer that you put on over everything when you stop. A down hoody/sweater will be better suited as a mid layer under a shell.

@FrankieCurran-Clark 8 ай бұрын

Great review, how tall are you just for reference? I’m not sure if you said it in the video or if I missed it. I’m 5,8 and usually wear a medium in arcteryx and most other outdoor brands.

@diwoodoesthings8288 8 ай бұрын

Hey I am 5'7", 175lb and wear a medium in most brands. Go with a medium on this one.

@markswishereatsstuff2500 Жыл бұрын

I got one in medium from REI. 5'8" 165 40short. Something that is heavier than my Decathlon 100 and maybe I can layer the two. Arriving in two days.

@diwoodoesthings8288 Жыл бұрын

Nice! It will layer very nicely over the Decathlon 100 and probably a shell in between the two as well. You’ll be warm this winter

@mikeparker2341 Жыл бұрын

Great review...got to climb Aconcagua this year with Garrett Madison a MHW Athlete and American guide w 13 Everest summits. He wore a prototype of this Phantom Alpine on Aconcagua testing it out and loved it. He had it layered and wore it as a summit jacket on Aconcagua.

@diwoodoesthings8288 Жыл бұрын

That is quite a testament to this piece. Normally a 20-30oz parka is needed on a peak like that but it just goes to show the evolution of our layering systems and how versatile and functional they are. Did he have any more insight on this piece?

@diwoodoesthings8288 Жыл бұрын

ALSO, how did your expedition go?!

@mikeparker2341 Жыл бұрын

@@diwoodoesthings8288 From the Mountain Hardwear line the new Kor Air Shell Warm jacket is an amazing mid layer. Super breathable, Pertex Quantum Air, it regulates heat unbelievably well.

@bent7406 Ай бұрын

Also, do you know how many ounces of down are in this jacket?

@diwoodoesthings8288 Ай бұрын

@@bent7406 I would say around 6.5oz of down

@bent7406 Ай бұрын

Did you say what size you went with? You went through all your measurements but I must have missed the size.

@diwoodoesthings8288 Ай бұрын

This is a size Medium. It fits very true to size with room to layer underneath. MHW didn't publish the fill weight but I would estimate around 6.5oz of down in this jacket

@girmai6745 9 ай бұрын

could one pull off a beta AR shell on top of this?

@diwoodoesthings8288 9 ай бұрын

Definitely not. This would probably go on OVER your shell. This is an outer piece. Definitely not a midlayer. Go for a sweater-weight down jacket if you are looking to layer with your shell on top.

@cbgny23 Жыл бұрын

Great review and heads-up on new gear, thanks! Im a huge fan of your belay jacket comparisons. Honestly, I think money is better spent on the Rab Mythic Ultra Jacket, which incorporates 240 grams of 900-fill, European goose down at an overall jacket weight of 537 grams, for Northeastern winters in the Adirondacks, Whites and VT.

@diwoodoesthings8288 Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! Yes we will see where this piece falls price-wise. But the Rab Mythic Ultra is a tough one to beat. I have yet to get my hands on it. I think I read your MP review of the Montane Alpine 850/Deep Heat. Actually found both on geartrade for a song so I picked them up to check them out. I think I will prefer my DAS parka for Northeast conditions but I am excited to give this new MH jacket a try. I love the way it layers.

@cbgny23 Жыл бұрын

@@diwoodoesthings8288 Yes, that was my MP write-up! The Alpine 850 is one of the best belay jackets I've ever owned, sans the hood; still too small. For winter hiking in the Adk, I've been a big fan of the Feathered Friends Hooded Helios. Super lightweight and wicked warm. ~530 grams, 221 grams of 900-fll. Not a great hood for wearing a helmet, kinda suck actually.

@diwoodoesthings8288 Жыл бұрын

@@cbgny23 awesome. Love connecting across platforms. I will probably end up with a FF one day. But I will need to thin the herd before that happens. Do you know why montane is not making heavyweight belay parkas anymore? None listed on their website. I made a Reddit post about it in u/alpinism. I really like my Chonos. The Antifreeze XT seems to be their heaviest offering currently. They tapered off after the Resolute.

@Adamas11 8 ай бұрын

Great review! I am partial to TNF outdoor gear, but recently added some MHW pieces. I got the TNF Summit Series Breithorn Jacket last season to replace my Summit Series Thunder Micro Jacket (purchased 12/2012, so 11+ years old). The Breithorn is okay at best. The cuffs are meh (elastic, but still loose). And not a huge fan of the silky, soft feel of the material. The Thunder Micro has a tougher feel to the material. They don’t make ‘em like they use to. That being said, I am thinking about getting the MHW Phantom Alpine Down Jacket as my new alternative to my old TNF Micro Thunder Jacket. I found the old version…Phantom Down Jacket at a deep discount, so may give this one a shot. And maybe selling the TNF Breithorn, albeit at a small loss or just keep it as a beater jacket. Thoughts?

@diwoodoesthings8288 8 ай бұрын

The two jackets are pretty different. The Breithorn is more of a sweater-weight down jacket whereas the MHW Phantom Alpine is a proper belay parka with the fit and features to boot. You could layer the Phantom over the Breithorn no problem. There is probably ~2x the down in the Phantom. Are you doing mountain activities that require that much insulation and a 2-way zip, etc? If so, get the Phantom. Its a great jacket. If just casual wear around town, yeah it will work, but might be a bit overkill. You will certainly not be cold in the Phantom Alpine. Check out my other video on the Phantom parka/jacket comparison. Their Phantom Line has changed quite a bit over time.

@Adamas11 8 ай бұрын

@@diwoodoesthings8288 Thanks for your insight. I am looking for a sweater-weight down jacket. I am doing mountain activities, but will not require as much insulation as the Phantom and 2-way zip, so will stick with the Breithorn. I also may look at the Patagonia Down Sweater Jacket. It’s a shame that MHW does not have a light-weight down jacket in between the Ghost Whisperer 2 and Phantom. Maybe the Stretchdown (700 fill)...?

@diwoodoesthings8288 8 ай бұрын

@@Adamas11 The Stretchdown is an interesting piece. I like the face fabric for its stretch and breathability. It is also quite durable which is not common with many down jackets. That said it is a bit heavier and less packable than a jacket like the Ghost Whisperer. Overall, I think it is a great option if you aren't putting in high mileage, thru-hiking or doing the fast and light thing. If I were you, I would look at something like a Rab Electron. It is very warm, very packable and great for the mountains or the streets. The Patagonia Down Sweater is also a fantastic option. Around 5oz of 800fp down. The Feathered Friends EOS would be my #1 pick if price isn't a factor.

@Adamas11 8 ай бұрын

@@diwoodoesthings8288 The Patagonia Down Sweater is the front runner because it would make an all-arounder down jacket for me. I am going to give the MHW Stretchdown another look though. I don’t think I need a super high-performance down jacket like the others you mentioned.

@diwoodoesthings8288 7 ай бұрын

@@Adamas11 You won't be disappointed with the stretchdown. It will certainly be the most durable and its super comfy. I like the fit of Mountain Hardwear garments a lot.

@alexanderrymar4490 Жыл бұрын

I'm about the same height and weight as you but my chest is 46. What size would you recommend me. I love the loose fit. Thank you.

@diwoodoesthings8288 Жыл бұрын

Hey thanks for dropping by! If you are looking to layer, I would recommend a large. You MAY be able to fit into a medium as a stand alone jacket but I would size up. It's better to be a bit long and fit your torso than be too tight.