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2023's GUIDE to FLEECES

A part fleece, part insulated jacket designed for high exertion in cold weather. It features 40g of stretchy FullRange insulation, air-permeable fabric, fleece-knit panels and handwarmer pockets. Fair Trade Certified sewn. 298g (m), 252g (w). www.patagonia.co.nz

This jacket uses Polartec 200 Hi Loft fleece that is warmer and more compressible than standard Polartec 200. It has an anti-pilling and anti-shedding ‘soft fur’ construction. There’s an internal front storage pocket and zipped handwarmer pockets. 560g (m),

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