Ghost Whisperer Review Anyone?

I know they’re light, but how warm is it? Thinking for summer alpine climbing. Likes, dislikes?

I'd like to know how it compares to the Cerium LT in regards to warmth + durability + fit.

I hate the cerium.

Super light, but really prone to tearing/pinholes. Mine is covered in patches, which fits the climber aesthetic, but it doesn’t have as much fill now...
At freezing I usually just wear a base layer underneath and I’m plenty warm.

The zipper is weak AF!

I have been through.....I think 3 of them. All covered under warranty and after the second or third they put a more beefy zipper on it for me.

Mike Brady wrote: The zipper is weak AF!

I have been through.....I think 3 of them. All covered under warranty and after the second or third they put a more beefy zipper on it for me.

THIS. I hope I get a beefy zipper this time! Currently it’s duct tape.

I would be surprised if the GH is as warm as the Cerium.  Arc'teryx plays their fill weights close to the vest, but having handled both jacks a decent amount, I think the Cerium has a good amount more loft.

Second the comment about easy rips

Will Bland wrote: I'd like to know how it compares to the Cerium LT in regards to warmth + durability + fit.

I hate the cerium.

The Cerium is much warmer and more durable. The dead Bird has a 10x20denier fabric and the MH has a 7x10 denier.

Cerium LT: 3.35oz of 850 fill down, and that's not even including a large amount of synthetic insulation in the cuffs and shoulders for moisture management. 
Ghost Whisperer:​ 2.79oz of 800 fill down. 

​​​​What made you hate the Cerium?

Caleb Schwarz wrote:

The Cerium is much warmer and more durable. The dead Bird has a 10x20denier fabric and the MH has a 7x10 denier.

Cerium LT: 3.35oz of 850 fill down, and that's not even including a large amount of synthetic insulation in the cuffs and shoulders for moisture management. 
Ghost Whisperer: 2.79oz of 800 fill down. 

What made you hate the Cerium?

I actually think it was your cerium I bought! Small world haha.

I didn't like the fit
It wasn't as warm as I would have liked,
Pin holed / ripped easily.

But, I think I mostly didn't like it because I wasn't that knowledgeable at the time as to what the jacket is made for, so its not really the jackets fault, I was just looking for something beefier, more belay jacket style, and now have a RAB neutrino endurance that I love.

Will Bland wrote:

I actually think it was your cerium I bought! Small world haha.

I didn't like the fit
It wasn't as warm as I would have liked,
Pin holed / ripped easily.

But, I think I mostly didn't like it because I wasn't that knowledgeable at the time as to what the jacket is made for, so its not really the jackets fault, I was just looking for something beefier, more belay jacket style, and now have a RAB neutrino endurance that I love.

Haha that's awesome! I had a neutrino endurance and it was incredible. Shouldn't have sold it lol but something else caught my eye

Super light, medium warmth, very delicate, worthless when damp. Great as a super light weight midlayer under a minimal shell like Patagonia houdini or Arc’teryx squamish on fast multipitch routes or ski touring with no risk for an emergency bivy. I’ve owned and used one for the last 4 years, bought on impulse, would return if I could at this point but keep using it for multipitch climbs because it works if I’m careful.  

Have you considered one of the new types of active synthetics like the North Face Ventrix or Patagonia Nano Air?  For a midweight insulation piece for summer alpine climbing, a synthetic seems much more appropriate.  If you are actually looking for a belay jacket, that's another story.

I have the Ventrix and love it, btw.

I got one this year, and I am surprised at how warm it is. I don’t wear it out climbing as a stand-alone, always under a shell, but it works really well, especially for the weight, or lack of weight really. 

I don't totally regret my GW purchase, but only because it was ~70% off.

Some additional cons:

* fit isn't great for mesomorphs like me
* plastic bag feel

I don't have many activity days where weight/space are at such a premium where the lack of durability is justified.   Most cool days I wear my OR Ascendant instead (or R1 + Houdini + AtomLT, if there is going to be a lot of wind or standing in the shade).

Its warm small and packable, til the zipper blew out on me after less than a year of use. Their warranty rules tho, they sent me a e gift card for the full retail price within a week of shipping it to them. Got some discount last season gear with the $$$. They make warmer, more durable jackets. I think the weight isn't worth talking about if its going to rip to shreds on the mountain....