Gear Review
Too Warm?
By Gary Knight
January 11, 2008
This is hands-down the best fleece I've owned. I bought it as a thick mid layer to brave the nasty days on the mountain and it is perfect.
Honestly, the only complaint right now is it can be too warm when skiing. I don't wear it under my shell if the temp is higher than 20 - that turns out to be a sweatfest despite how breathable it is.
Also, if you don't take it off and wear it indoors it will sneak up on you... then all of a sudden you're tearing it off in a full-on heat flash.
Another reason I got this one is because I was sick and tired of every "normal" fleece looking good for 2 months, then getting that pilled look. No worries here - the fabric just does it's own thing and looks great.
View Details: Mountain Hardwear Monkey Man Fleece Jacket - Men's
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 0 No
Tech Specs:
- Material:
- [Body] Polartec ThermalPro Monkey Phur (polyester fleece) with DWR finish; [Panels] Polartec Power Stretch (88% polyester, 12% elastane)
- Center Back Length:
- 26in (66cm)
- Fleece Weight:
- 300
- Windproof:
- No
- Pockets:
- 2 Hand, 1 chest
- Weight:
- 15oz (434g)
- Recommended Use:
- Skiing mid-layer, climbing, hiking, winter camping
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- Lifetime
Change me.


