Comparing Fleece Jackets for Men
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Price | $125.30 at Backcountry Compare at 3 sellers | $200.00 at Backcountry Compare at 2 sellers | $119.95 at Backcountry Compare at 3 sellers | $119.00 at Backcountry Compare at 3 sellers | $200.00 at REI Compare at 2 sellers |
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Pros | Incredibly comfortable, great breathability, well-fitting | Great athletic fit, decent wind resistance, easy to layer | Highly breathable, excellent weight, inexpensive, stretchy | Incredibly light, impressive breathability, decent warmth to weight ratio | Stylish, highly breathable, incredible comfort, versatile |
Cons | No thumb loops, tight chest pocket, odorous for some | Slightly less breathable, expensive | Average warmth, odd hood shape | Fit won’t work for some, minor pilling, hard on the wallet | Pilling, costly, no chest pocket, baggy fit |
Bottom Line | This lightweight fleece has a highly breathable design that's ideal for active adventure | A fantastic, technical layer for year-round mountain adventures. This is the fleece you can rely on in inclement weather | A lightweight and breathable hoody with a lot of stretch for mobility and hard-to-beat value | A high performance option that’s one of the lightest fleece jackets on the market today | An extremely comfortable fleece that equally belongs in the city or in the mountains |
Rating Categories | Patagonia R1 Air Fu... | Rab Ascendor Summit... | Outdoor Research Vi... | The North Face Summ... | Arc'teryx Kyanite H... |
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Layering Ability (15%) | |||||
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Specs | Patagonia R1 Air Fu... | Rab Ascendor Summit... | Outdoor Research Vi... | The North Face Summ... | Arc'teryx Kyanite H... |
Measured Weight | 12.8 oz | 11.6 oz | 13.2 oz | 7.9 oz | 14.8 oz |
Type | Lightweight | Lightweight | Lightweight | Lightweight | Midweight |
Main Material | Body: 100% polyester | Body: 20D Pertex Quantum Air, Thermic G fleece, polyester knit | Body: 94% polyester, 6% spandex | Body: 55% polyester, 45% recycled polyester | Body: 53% polyester, 38% nylon, 9% elastane |
Hood Option? | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
# of Pockets | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
Features | Slim-fit hood, quick drying | Body mapped fabric positioning, flatlocked seams, wind resistant zipper, under helmet hood, thumb loops | Thumb holes, UPF 30, 3-panel hood with binding | Pre-tensioned elastic hood, seamless shoulders, stretch underarm gussets, thumb loops | Nylon face outer with a brushed polyester interior, 4-way stretch textile |
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