Fleece Guide
Don’t underestimate the power of the fleece as an essential layer in the cold. Fleece is excellent at trapping much-needed body heat whilst remaining dry and breathable. There are multiple fabrics and technologies that go into making a First Ascent Fleece - lightweight fleece jackets are great for cool evenings, while thicker fleece jackets can be suitable for colder weather. Explore the ideal fleece for your next great adventure!
HEAVY-WEIGHT
Conditions
Outer layer. Warm with windblock features. Best used for cold weather activities.
Best For
Hiking, Skiing, Expedition, Everyday
Key Features
Performance Fleece
Wind Resistant
Warmth
Outer-layer
MID-WEIGHT
Conditions
Active mid or outer layer, provides lightweight mobility. Ideal for your hiker, backpacker, or climber.
Best For
Hiking, Skiing, Expedition, Everyday
Key Features
Less Bulk
Wind Resistant
Warmth
Mid-layer
LIGHTWEIGHT
Conditions
Ideal layering pieces that provide a great warmth-to-weight ratio.
Best For
Hiking, Mountaineering, Everyday
Key Features
Lightweight
Wind Resistant
Packable
Warmth
Mid-layer/ Base Layer
Fleece Guide
Don’t underestimate the power of the fleece as an essential layer in the cold. Fleece is excellent at trapping much-needed body heat whilst remaining dry and breathable. There are multiple fabrics and technologies that go into making a First Ascent Fleece - lightweight fleece jackets are great for cool evenings, while thicker fleece jackets can be suitable for colder weather. Explore the ideal fleece for your next great adventure!
HEAVY-WEIGHT
Conditions
Outer layer. Warm with windblock features. Best used for cold weather activities.
Best For
Hiking, Skiing, Expedition, Everyday
Key Features
Performance Fleece
Wind Resistant
Warmth
Outer-layer
MID-WEIGHT
Conditions
Active mid or outer layer, provides lightweight mobility. Ideal for your hiker, backpacker, or climber.
Best For
Hiking, Skiing, Expedition, Everyday
Key Features
Less Bulk
Wind Resistant
Warmth
Outer-layer
LIGHTWEIGHT
Conditions
Ideal layering pieces that provide a great warmth-to-weight ratio.
Best For
Hiking, Mountaineering, Everyday
Key Features
Lightweight
Wind Resistant
Packable
Warmth