Fleece is a great material to keep warm with. It doesn't have the warmth to weight ratio of something like down, but then fleece stands up well to water, unlike down. Fleece also blocks wind well, and wont rip or tear easily, like many other fabrics. It also helps that there are some very well designed fleece jackets for men out there, that both look good and keep you warm in all kinds of conditions.
Fleece Jackets for Men
Features to look for when you are shopping for fleece jackets.- Extras - If you want a fleece jacket that will perform well while backpacking, camping or hiking, then you should be looking for a fleece jacket with a few extras. Zippered pockets are useful to have in such situations, as are things like thumb holes on the sleeves and a hood too.
- Fleece Thickness - The warmth you get from your fleece jacket will depend in large part on how thick and dense the fleece is. Thicker fleeces will keep you warm, but will not breath as well as thinner fleeces. It helps to know what kind of activities you will be doing in your fleece, and to then buy accordingly.
Best Fleece Jackets for Men
A few of the very best fleece jackets for men that are currently on the market.- Mountain Hardwear Monkey Man Jacket -The Monkey Man jacket is made with thick, plush, furry fleece, which keeps you warm just like a coat of fur would, while not piling on the weight like you will find in other fleece jackets for men. The Monkey Man also has a very convenient zippered breast pocket to store a few small essential. The Monkey Man weighs 1 pound 2 ounces, or 514 grams.
- The North Face WindWall 2 Fleece Jacket - The Windfall 2 is similar in a lot of ways to the Monkey Man above, but without the thick, furry fleece. It's still warm, however, and has a few features, like abrasion resistant shoulders that backpackers will definitely appreciate. All told, the WindWall 2 weighs 1 pound 13 ounces, or 822 grams.
- Patagonia R1 Hooded Fleece Pullover - The R1 from Patagonia is the perfect fleece for an active lifestyle. You get a hood, a high zippered neck and extra long sleeves with thumb holes. That combination of features keeps the wind out, and gives you a lot of options for regulating your temperature while active. It's also extremely breathable, and regulates temperatures very well. A really fantastic fleece jacket for men. The R1 weighs 11.5 ounces, or 326 grams.
