Here’s the important thing to remember about the Ghost Whisperer: it’s an ultralight down jacket intended for moderate climates. If you’re concerned about being warm enough in near-freezing temps, the Ghost Whisperer may not be your best option. But that’s a ratio, not an absolute warmth measure. The Ghost Whisperer manages to be moderately warm while weighing very little, thus it has an impressively high warmth-to-weight ratio. Related: Lightweight Backpacking Tips for Every Hiker Warmth If you’re willing to step up to the 10-12 oz weight range you’ll find a few other premium options, while many quality down jackets weigh 15 oz or more. I’m not aware of any other down jacket this light. The Ghost Whisperer/2 weighs in at an unmatched 6.9 oz for the women’s jacket (no hood) and 7.8 oz for the hoody. This is where the Ghost Whisperer really stands out being lightweight is its primary mission. Husband wearing the Ghost Whisperer men’s version on the John Muir Trail. The two versions are similar aside from colors and fit variations. I’m a woman and this is technically a women’s review, but my husband uses the men’s version and gives it his thumbs-up as well. My Experience With the Ghost WhispererĪfter a number of long-distance adventures by foot and bike, occasionally in nasty weather, here’s my in-depth review of the Mountain Hardwear Ghost Whisperer jacket. If you do prefer the hoody version of the Ghost Whisperer, know that the hood is snug and well-fitted, and probably won’t fit over a helmet. I simply pair my sleeping hood with any jacket when I need extra warmth, as you can see here on a chilly morning in the high Sierra. Since I use a standalone hood as part of my sleep system, I don’t need a second hood on my down jacket. Multi-use gear is a great way to lighten the load. Between these two options my head is covered (literally), and I’d rather save weight and bulk by not having a hood on my puffy jacket. I also sometimes wear a merino sun hoody. My sleep system includes a standalone hood that I wear with my quilt at night, and I can also wear it with a jacket during the day. The Ghost Whisperer is available as either a hoody or a hoodless jacket. Not high in absolute warmth (though warmth-to-weight ratio is good).Shows wear faster than more durable jackets.Though I’ve more recently added a warmer down jacket (the Arc’teryx Cerium) to my gear collection for chillier trips, I still reach for my Ghost Whisperer when temps are unlikely to drop too far into the 40’s F.
I’ve used my Ghost Whisperer for thru hiking the John Muir Trail and Tahoe Rim Trail, bikepacking in New Zealand, a wee bit of alpine climbing, bikepack racing, and a number of other fast-and-light shenanigans by foot and bike. But the overall fit, design, minimalist feature set, and best-in-class weight savings remain as tried and true as ever. I’ve had my Ghost Whisperer for eight years! Mountain Hardwear has made a few updates since then the latest Ghost Whisperer/2 boasts a moisture-resistant outer and more sustainable materials. If you like to go far, fast, and light in moderate weather, the Ghost Whisperer is probably at the top of your list – and not just because of its awesome name. For many years it’s been the standout option for thru hikers, bikepackers, and anyone else seeking the warmth of 800 fill down at the lightest weight possible.
If there’s one down jacket classically coveted by the ultralight adventure crowd, it’s the Mountain Hardwear Ghost Whisperer.
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