Fleece & Softshell

Midlayer fleeces, softshells, and casual jackets built for everyday durability. Scored on fabric abrasion resistance, zipper quality, warranty terms, and years of verified user feedback.

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Arc'teryx Atom Hoody front view showing Coreloft insulated body and stretch fleece side panels
Arcteryx · Outdoor Adventure

Arc'teryx Atom Hoody

78A
high Confidence
Best in CategoryHighly ReviewedRepair ProgramLimited Warranty

The benchmark synthetic insulated midlayer with 15+ years of refinement. Uses Coreloft Compact 60g insulation in a 20D T...

Buy:Arc'teryx $300REI $300Backcountry $300Zappos $300
$300.00
1,045 reviews· 91% positiveView Scorecard
Patagonia Better Sweater Fleece Jacket in stonewash, front view showing full-zip and handwarmer pockets
Patagonia · Outdoor Adventure

Better Sweater Fleece Jacket

78A
high Confidence
Lifetime WarrantyBest in CategoryHighly ReviewedRepair Program

A knit fleece jacket built with 10-oz 100% recycled polyester in a sweater-knit face with a fleece interior. Fair Trade...

Buy:Backcountry $149Patagonia.com $169REI $169
$149.00
1,068 reviews· 91% positiveView Scorecard
Arc'teryx Gamma MX Hoody front view showing Fortius 2.0 softshell fabric and helmet-compatible StormHood
Arcteryx · Outdoor Adventure

Arc'teryx Gamma MX Hoody

76A
high Confidence
Repair ProgramLimited WarrantyKnown Issues

The warmest and most durable jacket in Arc'teryx's Gamma softshell line. Fortius 2.0 fabric with 16% elastane delivers f...

Buy:Arc'teryx $400REI $400Backcountry $400Zappos $400
$400.00
118 reviews· 86% positiveView Scorecard
KUHL Burr Jacket in Gun Metal color, front view showing canvas exterior and high collar
Kuhl · Outdoor Adventure

KUHL Burr Jacket

76A
high Confidence
Highly ReviewedRepair ProgramLimited Warranty

A rugged canvas work jacket built from 100% combed cotton ottoman weave at 305 gsm with saddle stitching and YKK zippers...

Buy:REI $139KUHL.com $149Backcountry $149
$139.00
1,767 reviews· 87% positiveView Scorecard
KUHL Impakt Jacket in Onyx color, front view showing softshell exterior and zippered chest pocket
Kuhl · Outdoor Adventure

KUHL Impakt Jacket

71A
medium Confidence
Highly ReviewedRepair ProgramLimited Warranty

A wind and water-resistant polyester softshell with DWR coating, grid fleece interior, and five-panel articulated sleeve...

Buy:REI $165KUHL.com $165Backcountry $165
$165.00
607 reviews· 88% positiveView Scorecard
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