Good fleece replacement

By Dan Boothe Ranked #240 - Men's Synthetic Insulation Jackets February 17, 2009

I wanted a warm insulation layer that I could hike in and that would be nice and toasty in camp or during a lunch break. I find down too stressful to wear, I'm constantly worried about moisture from my sweat or an unexpected shower or what-have-you, so after some research I settled on this jacket.

As an ounce-counter, I find the weight of the jacket to be fantastic. It isn't as warm as I had hoped, but that is more a problem of my own expectations than the product itself. In the end, it works better as an ultralight fleece replacement than as a "puffy" for very cold situations.

If you need something really warm, look elsewhere. But if you want an insulation layer that's great on-trail, still useful wet, and lighter than any fleece, this is exactly what you're looking for.

View Details: MontBell Ultralight Thermawrap Jacket - Men's

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