Fleece Jackets & Mid-Layers

Fleece Jackets & Mid-Layers for Hiking and Outdoor Use

Fleece jackets and mid-layers provide breathable insulation for hiking, fishing, travel and everyday outdoor use. They work especially well as a warm layer between a base layer and a windproof or waterproof shell.

How to Choose a Fleece Layer

• Lightweight fleece: a good choice for active hiking, faster movement and layering under a shell.
• Midweight fleece: a versatile option for cool weather, travel and everyday outdoor use.
• Heavier fleece: better for colder conditions, long breaks and lower-intensity activities.
• Fit and layering: choose enough room for a base layer without making the fleece bulky under an outer jacket.

Why Fleece Works as a Mid-Layer

Fleece traps warm air while remaining breathable and quick-drying. In a layering system, wear it over thermal underwear and base layers and under a waterproof jacket when rain and stronger wind are expected. For milder conditions, a softshell jacket can be a more breathable outer layer.

Men's and Women's Fleece Jackets

For gender-specific fits and size ranges, browse men's fleece jackets and mid-layers and women's fleece jackets and mid-layers.

Learn More About Layering

Read our guide to men's fleece jackets for more detail on fleece weights, breathability and cold-weather use. For the layer worn closest to the skin, see our guide to thermal base layers.