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10 Best Fleece Jackets of 2024
10 Best Fleece Jackets of 2024
We've spent the last decade testing the best 120+ fleece jackets on the market, including men's...

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Best Fleece Jackets for Men of 2024
Best Fleece Jackets for Men of 2024
Since 2010, our apparel experts have tested 96 of the best fleeces available. For our latest...

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Best Fleece Jackets for Women of 2024
Best Fleece Jackets for Women of 2024
We've had some great fun over the last 11 years testing 73 of the best fleece jackets for women...

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Find The Right Men's Fleece Jacket - Our Buying Guide - Click for details
Find The Right Men's Fleece Jacket - Our Buying Guide
If you are looking to upgrade your layering system with a new fleece, you've come to the right...

by Adam Paashaus, Matt Bento, & Ben Applebaum-Bauch

How to Choose a Women's Fleece Jacket - Click for details
How to Choose a Women's Fleece Jacket
A fleece jacket is designed to provide warmth as either a mid-layer or jacket. In cold weather, it...

by Amber King & Cam McKenzie Ring

Patagonia R1 Air Full-Zip Hoody
Patagonia R1 Air Full-Zip Hoody
The Patagonia R1 Air Hoody is a lightweight, super-breathable fleece that tops the charts in most...

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Outdoor Research Vigor Grid Full Zip Hoodie
Outdoor Research Vigor Grid Full Zip Hoodie
The Outdoor Research Vigor Grid Full Zip Hoodie is a lightweight fleece built for action. Made...

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The North Face Summit Series FutureFleece Full-Zip Hoodie
The North Face Summit Series FutureFleece Full-Zip Hoodie
The North Face FutureFleece Full-Zip Hoodie offers excellent performance at a weight that's simply...

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Arc'teryx Kyanite Hoody
Arc'teryx Kyanite Hoody
The Arc'teryx Kyanite Hoody is an impressively versatile fleece for hanging around town or...

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The North Face Denali
The North Face Denali
The North Face Denali 2 is the latest version of the iconic Denali fleece, which first appeared...

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Patagonia Better Sweater
Patagonia Better Sweater
The Patagonia Better Sweater is a classic no-frills full zip fleece. It is a decent all-purpose...

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Rab Ascendor Summit Hoody
Rab Ascendor Summit Hoody
The Rab Ascendor Summit Full-Zip Hoody is one of our favorite technical fleece jackets. With a...

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Patagonia R1 Air Full-Zip Hoody - Women's
Patagonia R1 Air Full-Zip Hoody - Women's
The Patagonia R1 Air is a great all-around fleece that performs well across the board and quickly...

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Arc'teryx Covert Cardigan
Arc'teryx Covert Cardigan
The Arc'Teryx Covert Cardigan is a solid choice for general use around town. It looks great and...

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GEMYSE Men's Mountain Fleece Lining
GEMYSE Men's Mountain Fleece Lining
The GEMYSE Men's Mountain Waterproof Ski Snow Jacket is a warm, protective parka with tons of...

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Columbia Steens Mountain 2.0 Full Zip
Columbia Steens Mountain 2.0 Full Zip
The Columbia Steens Mountain 2.0 hits the basics of fleece without hurting the wallet. This jacket...

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The North Face Denali - Women's
The North Face Denali - Women's
The North Face Denali stands out for its heavyweight design that provides warmth and comfort on...

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Arc'teryx Kyanite Hoody - Women's
Arc'teryx Kyanite Hoody - Women's
Ranking as one of our favorite midweight jackets, the Arc'teryx Kyanite Hoody stands out for its...

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Cotopaxi Teca Full-Zip
Cotopaxi Teca Full-Zip
The Cotopaxi Teca Full-Zip is a great all-purpose choice if you are looking for a soft and warm...

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Kuhl Interceptr 1/4 Zip
Kuhl Interceptr 1/4 Zip
The Kuhl Interceptr 1/4 Zip blends style and function in a warm streetwear fleece. The articulated...

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The North Face Canyonlands Hoodie - Women's
The North Face Canyonlands Hoodie - Women's
The North Face Canyonlands Hoodie is a lightweight sweatshirt-style fleece with a simple design...

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Patagonia Lightweight Synchilla Snap-T - Women's
Patagonia Lightweight Synchilla Snap-T - Women's
The Patagonia Synchilla Snap-T is a classic for comfort and warmth. We love the casual vibe of...

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Outdoor Research Vigor Grid Quarter Zip - Women's
Outdoor Research Vigor Grid Quarter Zip - Women's
The Outdoor Research Vigor Quarter Zip stands out for its high level of technical performance and...

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Rab Ascendor Hoody - Women's
Rab Ascendor Hoody - Women's
If you're in the market for a high-performance, technical fleece, the Rab Ascendor Hoody is our...

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REI Co-op Trailmade Fleece - Women's
REI Co-op Trailmade Fleece - Women's
The REI Co-op Trailmade is a low-priced traditional polyester fleece that scores about average in...

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Wrangler Authentics 1/4 Zip
Wrangler Authentics 1/4 Zip
The Wrangler Authentics ΒΌ Zip is one of the least expensive fleece jackets available on the...

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Baleaf Fleeced Lined Thermal - Women's
Baleaf Fleeced Lined Thermal - Women's
The Baleaf Fleece Lined Thermal offers performance that far exceeds the expectations of our...

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REI Co-op Hyperaxis 2.0 - Women's
REI Co-op Hyperaxis 2.0 - Women's
The REI Hyperaxis 2.0 is an excellent all-around jacket that's warm, comfortable, and chocked full...

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Flylow Pierogi Hoody
Flylow Pierogi Hoody
The Flylow Pierogi Hoody is a functional, lightweight mid-layer with the versatility to perform...

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Patagonia R1 Hoody
Patagonia R1 Hoody
The Patagonia R1 Hoody has been a crucial piece in our arsenal for years and is one of the best...

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Patagonia R1 TechFace Hoody
Patagonia R1 TechFace Hoody
A unique entry in the fleece category, the Patagonia R1 Techface Hoody is the most weather...

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Arc'teryx Kyanite Lightweight Hoody
Arc'teryx Kyanite Lightweight Hoody
The Arc'teryx Kyanite Lightweight Hoody is an exceptional mid-layer to add to your backpacking...

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Patagonia R2 Jacket
Patagonia R2 Jacket
Patagonia's R-Series is one of the best collection of technical fleeces assembled. The Patagonia...

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Arc'teryx Kyanite AR Hoody
Arc'teryx Kyanite AR Hoody
The Arc'teryx Kyanite AR combines a simple aesthetic with warmth and comfort. The Polartec Power...

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Outdoor Research Deviator Hoody
Outdoor Research Deviator Hoody
Most fleece jackets bank the tried and true method of insulating with thicker fleece in the chest...

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Arc'teryx Fortrez Hoody
Arc'teryx Fortrez Hoody
The Arc'teryx Fortrez Hoody is a thoughtfully designed, super comfy technical fleece with a unique...

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Black Diamond CoEfficient Hoody
Black Diamond CoEfficient Hoody
Black Diamond is discontinuing the CoEfficient Hoody as of 2019. The Black Diamond CoEfficient...

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North Face TKA 100 Glacier - Men's
North Face TKA 100 Glacier - Men's
The North Face has updated this fleece since our review. Another must-have item, the best-selling...

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Patagonia Lightweight Synchilla Snap-T
Patagonia Lightweight Synchilla Snap-T
On the luxury end of the fleece category, we have the plush Patagonia Lightweight Synchilla Snap...

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Patagonia R3 Hoody
Patagonia R3 Hoody
Patagonia Discontinued the R3 in the Spring of 2018. Lightweight, warm, and incredibly breathable...

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Kuhl Interceptr
Kuhl Interceptr
Warm and stylish The Kuhl Interceptr is an excellent choice for lower energy endeavors like short...

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Patagonia R1 Pullover - Men's
Patagonia R1 Pullover - Men's
The Patagonia R1 Pullover is a highly versatile, breathable, and compressible lightweight fleece...

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Patagonia R3 Jacket
Patagonia R3 Jacket
Patagonia discontinued this version of the R3. The Patagonia R3 Jacket is one of the warmest...

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Patagonia Performance Better Sweater Hoody
Patagonia Performance Better Sweater Hoody
Patagonia has updated the Better Sweater since our test cycle. We're linking to the latest...

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The North Face Osito 2 - Women's
The North Face Osito 2 - Women's
Looking for a fleece jacket that is really warm but also somewhat layer-able? Check out The North...

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Arc'teryx Covert Hoody
Arc'teryx Covert Hoody
The Arc'teryx Covert Hoody is a well-constructed, casual knit style fleece that lives up to the...

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Patagonia Re-Tool Snap-T Pullover - Women's
Patagonia Re-Tool Snap-T Pullover - Women's
The Patagonia Re-Tool Snap-T Pullover is an excellent "re"-imagining of Patagonia's Synchilla...

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The North Face Campshire Hoodie
The North Face Campshire Hoodie
The North Face Campshire Hoody prioritizes style and comfort, making no compromises for weight and...

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Mountain Hardwear Monkey Man
Mountain Hardwear Monkey Man
The Monkey Man has been discontinued. The Mountain Hardwear Monkey Man is one of our favorite...

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REI Co-op Hyperaxis 2.0
REI Co-op Hyperaxis 2.0
The REI Co-Op Hyperaxis 2.0 is one of our favorites for winter weather workouts and casual days in...

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