Fleece Jackets

By Daved Brosche | Permalink | No Comments | October 31st, 2007 | Trackback

On the hunt for fleece jackets? We want to help you pick out the perfect fleece jacket. This guide will help you understand more about what to look for in fleece jackets and why you need one.

Not sure where to start? Here are some of my favorite fleece jackets:

• North Face Denali
• Columbia Voltage
• Mountain Hardwear Monkey
• Arc’Teryx Maverick AR

Fleece Jackets – A perfect mid layer.
No outdoor enthusiasts should be without a good fleece jackets. Fleece jackets are an invaluable piece of outdoor equipment. Their versatility make them almost indispensible. They are warm, soft, comfortable wear, make a great base layer, and fast drying.

While there are a variety of types of fleece jackets on the market, you want something made with Polarfleece or Polartec. These two names are the trademarks of Malden Mills, original inventor of modern fleece and thus fleece jackets by association.

Fleece jackets also come in different weights. The weight of your fleece jacket will depend on the type of activity you plan on using it for. Microfleece is perfect for a light first layer or for gloves, liners, and headwear.

Medium weight fleece jackets tend to be the most popular. These fleece jackets are the most versatile because they work well as a mid layer or as a standalone jacket. The Polartec TM 200 series is one of the most popular weights because it provides excellent warmth without being bulky.

For colder activities you may want more weight in your fleece jacket. Polartec 300 and up provides a warm thermal layer for the extreme cold. This weight is known to be the best insulating fleece on the market for fleece jackets.

Got a particular fleece jacket you like? Let us know!

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