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Best ultralight puffy

Mountain Hardwear Ghost Whisperer

Mountain Hardwear · Upper mid · Very light

A very light down hoody. It is a layer, not a winter coat.

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Ghost Whisperer is what people mean when they say the puffy weighs nothing. It also insulates like a light layer, not like a parka. Sewn-through baffles leak a little heat. That is the design. Keep it dry. Do not bushwhack in it.

Who should buy it. Ultralight hikers who already run warm while moving.

Best for. Ounce-focused camp warmth

Standout limitation. Less durable and less warm than a heavier puffy

An ultralight down jacket stuffed in its pocket draped over a pack at a cold camp

Specs

Fill
Down
Warmth
Light static
Weight class
Ultralight

Pros

  • Very light
  • Small pack size
  • Hooded versions

Cons

  • Modest warmth
  • Delicate
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