So I am guessing 99% of people would not immediately consider bringing the long Ghost Whisperer Parka on a backpacking trip. But I wanted to get some feedback regardless, because I am kind of liking the idea…
I get cold very easily, so the warmer the better for me. The way I figure it is this: the Parka is 9 oz. The hooded regular (waist-length) Ghost Whisperer jacket is 7.2 ounces. For the extra 1.8 oz, I am getting a toasty warm coat with more coverage. And 9 oz is still quite a bit less weight than most of the top-rated down jackets listed on http://www.outdoorgearlab.com/Down-Jacket-Womens-Reviews, many of which seem to be in the ~12 oz range. Granted, something like the Rab Microlight Alpine, at 14.1 oz, is going to be much warmer than the Ghost Whisperer (from what I can tell only by trying them on in the store) but I am thinking the longer GW would give a little more warmth for much less weight, and will still have great compressability.
I can't imagine the length of the Ghost Whisperer Parka restricting movement too much, and I guess you really never need to hike in down anyway, right? This is a camp jacket, correct? And if it's a camp jacket, why not keep my butt covered while I sit on the cold ground? :)
I understand this is probably designed as an "around town" coat, but I don't see why it wouldn't be a great insulation piece in my backpack. And I am finding it on sale within $20 of the Rab sales. Am I missing something here? Thanks!
