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The best fleeces and softshells for 2019

The North Face Denali 2

Fleece jackets

The North Face Denali 2 $280
Recycled fleece, relaxed fit, reinforced shoulders, chest and forearms, covered, secure-zip chest and hand pockets, stretch fabric cuffs, hem cinch-cord, media compatible, zip-in-compatible with complementing TNF clothing. 700g.

 

Macpac Quest Hoody $199.99
Mountain fleece engineered for optimal warmth, comfort and movement when hiking, mid-weight fabric, stretch side panels, athletic fit, high pile inner with flat face fabric.

 

Rab Alpha Flash $199.95
Polartec Alpha fabric wicks moisture, slim fit, flexible fleece side panels, Polygiene odour control, YKK zips, zippered chest pocket, chin guard, flatlock seams, half hem drawcord. 273g (m), 201g (w).

 

The North Face Denali Anorak $280
Recycled fleece, relaxed fit, left side zip for easy on/off, three-piece, adjustable hood with cord lock, reinforced hood, shoulders, chest and forearms, secure-zip chest and hand pockets, stretch fabric cuffs, hem cinch-cord, media compatible. 750g.

 

Rab Superflux Hoody $169.95
Thermic fleece fabric, athletic fit, flatlock seams, under helmet hood, YKK zips, front zip with internal baffle and chin guard, bonded chest pocket, separate cuffs with thumb loops. 370g (m), 326g(w).

 

Marmot Drop Line $159.95
With durable flat-lock seams, zippered chest pocket with media port, DriClime-lined collar, zippered hand pockets. 417g.

 

The North Face Borod Hoodie $200
Midweight gridded fleece hoodie, active fit, elastic-bound hood and cuffs, streamlined reverse-coil front and pocket zippers, stretch woven chest pocket. 440g.

 

Patagonia Micro D Snap-T Pullover $149.99
Recycled polyester microfleece with a four-snap exposed nylon-reinforced placket and a stand-up collar with two layers of fleece, Y-Joint sleeves for mobility and spandex trim in cuffs and hem. Fair Trade Certified sewn. 258g (m), 196g (w).

 

Rab Nexus Pull-on $139.95
Made with Thermic stretch fleece, regular fit, flatlock seams, YKK zips, venting zippered chest pocket, double cuff. 270g (m), 225g (w).

 

Macpac Prothermal Hoody $149.99
Next-to-skin baselayer made from compressible Polartec Power Grid fabric constructed from recycled materials, quick-drying, breathable, Polygenie permanent odour control, slim fit. Bluesign certified. 260g.

 

Macpac Nitro Pullover $149.99
Active mid-layer fleece with Polartec Alpha Direct polyester insulation, quick drying, packable, rolls into hood, elastic thumb loops, zippered Napoleon pocket, slim fit. 140g.

Softshells

Macpac Mannering $259.99
Alpine softshell with Pertex Equilibrium four-way stretch, articulated design, water and wind resistant, slim fit, zippered pack-friendly pockets, adjustable helmet compatible hood. 390g (m); 330g (w).

 

Arc’teryx Gamma LT Hoody $379.99
Athletic fit, wind resistant, articulated patterning for mobility, gusseted underarms, stretch wrist gussets, helmet compatible StormHood, full-length Vislon No Slip Zip, laminated chin guard, stretch cuffs, drop back hem with drawcord, internal chest pocket, zippered hand pockets. 545g (m), 464g (w).

 

Marmot Estes II $199.95
Marmot M3 softshell fabric, water-resistant and breathable, pack pockets, adjustable cuffs, zippered chest pocket, interior zippered pocket, elastic waist with drawcord. 467.8g.