The 10 Best Fleece Jackets of 2024
By: Kevin Katsafanas: Men's Techwear Buyer | October 25, 2023
In the world of outdoor gear, we’re always moving toward specificity. New equipment that is more specialized and incredibly efficient at performing a single task keeps coming out. So we find it really comforting that through it all, the fleece jacket persists. This simple layer has been the monarch of versatility since its inception. The best fleece jackets are soft and cozy insulating layers that also happen to be naturally breathable and moisture-wicking, making them perfect both for everyday comfort and setting up a layering system for cold-weather outdoor activities. Nowadays, most fleeces fall into one of two camps: standard or grid fleeces, which feature a grid-like design bordered with a breathable stretch fabric.
New This Year:
Historically, regular non-grid fleeces are cozier and better for everyday wear. In contrast, grid fleeces are more technical and built for higher output endeavors like backcountry skiing or trail running. Lately, however, we’ve been seeing these lines get blurred, with grid fleeces offering incredible cozy comfort and standard fleeces scoring top marks in technical performance. The bottom line is the best fleece jackets just keep getting more versatile!This Year's Best Men's Fleece Jackets:
Flylow Pierogi Hoodie
The Flylow Pierogi Hoodie is a versatile technical fleece companion that effortlessly transitions from backcountry bliss to après-ski chill, keeping you cozy on every adventure with a side of spicy style. Whether you're carving turns or indulging in post-shred festivities, this technical fleece hoody is the secret ingredient to savoring the slopes from sunrise to sunset
| Closure | Material | Original Price |
| Full Zip | Furano Fleece – 94% Polyester / 6% Spandex | $149.95 |
Flylow Micah Fleece
Wrapped in nostalgia but engineered for the modern adventurer, the Flylow Micah Fleece is a timeless fleece midlayer for all your adventures, year round! Bid farewell to itchiness and embrace superior breathability, all while reveling in its sleek, hoodless design that lends itself to the art of layering.
| Closure | Material | Original Price |
| 1/4 Zip | Furano Fleece – 94% Polyester / 6% Spandex | $109.95 |
CANDIDE C1 Polar Fleece
Sustainably crafted in order to sustain your time outdoors, the CANDIDE C1 Polar Fleece is as warm as it is comfortable and is perfect to layer up under your ski shell or just rock on its own. Made from 80% recycled polyester, the CANDIDE C1 Polar Fleece is breathable, moisture-wicking, and pill resistant.
| Closure | Material | Original Price |
| Full Zip | 300g Fleece – 80% Recycled Polyester / 20% Polyester | $199.00 |
Volcom Hydro Riding Hoodie
Dodge those snowflakes like a pro with the Volcom Hydro Riding Hoodie. Stay cozy and shielded from the elements with its storm cinched hood, perfect for wind-battling chairlift escapades or triumphant après amblings.
| Closure | Material | Original Price |
| Pullover Hoodie | 290g 100% Polyester Hydrophobic Fleece | $90.00 - $95.00 |
Patagonia R2 TechFace Jacket
The Patagonia R2 TechFace Jacket is a breath of fresh, eco-friendly air. The PFC-free DWR coating is ready for drizzly days on the skin track and the bluesign® approval and Fair Trade Certified™ sewing will give you peace of mind that you're protecting your favorite wild places.
| Closure | Material | Original Price |
| Full Zip | 7.9-oz 92% Recycled Polyester / 8% Elastane | $199.00 |
The North Face TKA Glacier Snap-Neck Pullover
The North Face TKA Glacier Snap-Neck Pullover is the perfect go anywhere, do anything midweight fleece. You can easily throw it on post-workout to keep your core warm or use it as a layer on the mountain when temps are frigid. Highly versatile and highly breathable, we dare you to find a time and place The North Face TKA Glacier Snap-Neck Pullover doesn't fit in.
| Closure | Material | Original Price |
| 1/4 Zip | 70D X 70D 155 g/m² 100% Recycled Polyester | $69.95 |
The North Face Summit FUTUREFLEECE™ LT ½ Zip Top
The North Face Summit FUTUREFLEECE™ LT ½ Zip Sweater is an adaptable midlayer that's built for those who live an active lifestyle. With an impeccable warmth-to-weight ratio and slim-fitting, half-zip styling, the Summit FUTUREFLEECE™ LT Sweater makes for easy wearing through the entire gamut of outdoor activities.
| Closure | Material | Original Price |
| Half Zip | 100 G/M² FUTUREFLEECE™ LT—45% Recycled Polyester, 55% Polyester | $139.95 |
evo Polartec Hooded Pullover
The evo Polartec Hooded Pullover is a hybrid baselayer designed to keep you dry and warm even when physical exertion beckons. Made from a premium, dual weight Polartec® Thermal Pro® grid fleece that's thicker at the core and thinner in the extremities, this hooded pullover was born to get after it. Capped off with an integrated balaclava/neck tube/hood and a convenient chest pocket to securely stow your phone. For skiers and snowboarders looking for a pinnacle baselayer hoodie, look no further than the evo Polartec Hooded Pullover.
| Closure | Material | Original Price |
| Pullover Hoodie | Core – 230g Heavy-Weight Polartec Thermal Pro Grid Waist, Wrists & Hood – 136g Polartec Micro-Grid | $119.95 |
Mountain Hardwear Polartec® Power Grid Half Zip Jacket
Change sports with your gear. The Mountain Hardwear Polartec® Power Grid Half Zip Jacket is a versatile midlayer that's comfortable everywhere, from ice climbing to early morning summer hikes. Sewn with warm and moisture wicking Polartec Fleece, it's easy to add or subtract this jacket when you're outside and in it.
| Closure | Material | Original Price |
| 1/4 Zip | Polartec® Power Grid™ – 60% Recycled Polyester / 33% Polyester / 7% Elastane | $139.95 |
Mountain Hardwear Polartec® Power Grid Full Zip Hoodie
Change sports with your gear, the Mountain Hardwear Polartec® Power Grid Full Zip Hoodie is a versatile midlayer that's comfortable everywhere from ice climbing to early morning summer hikes. Sewn with warm and moisture wicking Polartec Fleece, it's easy to add or subtract this jacket when you're outside and in it.
| Closure | Material | Original Price |
| 1/4 Zip | Polartec® Power Grid™ – 60% Recycled Polyester / 33% Polyester / 7% Elastane | $159.95 |
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The Selection Process:
Our techwear buyers have an endless amount of knowledge on all things outerwear stemming from years of experience in the outdoor industry in tandem with their countless hours spent outside in all conditions around the world. From hot to cold, snow, rain, wind, and even sunshine, they know what clothing will keep you comfortable. evo's buyers assess all products coming to market, lean into this knowledge, and put together this selection of the best products. They have a unique perspective as they truly see everything offered across the category.
