When they first burst onto the outdoor scene, the best fleece jackets seemed to be the ultimate good news garment. Being synthetic, fleece fabric can keep you extraordinarily warm in really cold conditions, even when it gets wet.
It’s relatively cheap to make and buy, and it’s as tough as old boots – I’ve personally got one that’s over 24 years old, bought just after the Millennium for some wild adventures in New Zealand, and I still use it now.
