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Can someone send me a few links for 200 and 300 weight fleece tops?

[MOWGLI]

http://www.campmor.com

[neo]

Can someone send me a few links for 200 and 300 weight fleece tops?

this is my favorite fleece jacket,its british military i love it neo

http://www.majorsurplusnsurvival.com...tegory_Code=95

[Kerosene]

Check this out before you buy one of the standard heavyweight fleece jackets: http://www.beyondfleece.com/

[NICKTHEGREEK]

Check this out before you buy one of the standard heavyweight fleece jackets: http://www.beyondfleece.com/

Lots of choices from this outfit. I bought a fleece from them 3 years ago and was very pleased with the craftsmanship and materials. I opted for pitzips, 2 outside and 1 inside pocket, and the elbow patches. Only complaint is the pockets zip down to close. Be very specific with your measurements and the fit (snug or loose) because you get exactly what you ask for.

[The Solemates]

Can someone send me a few links for 200 and 300 weight fleece tops?

do yourself a favor and just go buy a cheap one at Walmart or Target or somewhere. places like that have fleeces that will work just fine. just be sure to inspect the "density" of the pile. this has nothing to do with thickness. really cheap ones can be thick (or thin) but may not be very dense.

[Footslogger]

do yourself a favor and just go buy a cheap one at Walmart or Target or somewhere. places like that have fleeces that will work just fine. just be sure to inspect the "density" of the pile. this has nothing to do with thickness. really cheap ones can be thick (or thin) but may not be very dense.

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Totally agree ...that is if you're going to go the fleece route. Hold it up to the light inside the store and if there is a lot shining through. That said, you might be happier in the end with something lighter weight and more compressible. There are a number of tops in that have nylon outer shells and Primaloft insulation that have the same or warmer characteristics, weigh significantly less and can be compressed into a smaller package

'Slogger

[Alligator]

I'll second what 'Slogger said about looking for a fleece alternative, especially if you are shopping for a 300 wt. fleece. You can save a lot of weight with a Primaloft, Polarguard jacket, or down jacket. A 300 wt fleece takes up lots of space.

Some other links are
www.sierratradingpost.com
www.mec.ca (slow delivery to the states, plan ahead.)


I've gotten one or two polarguard jackets from
www.northernmountain.com

[Dobber]

Hey Nick and Kerosene,

I've been poking around that beyond fleece website and really like the "customizing" that can be done. Maybe I'm just real picky (cranky too).
I like having all my pocket stuff in an outer shell jacket so I'm not constantly moving stuff around or searching through 2-3 garments to find what I need. These jackets have the option of inside cargo pockets which I think would be pretty cool and usable.

So, was the quality what you would expect from a $$$ garment?

[peter_pan]

Understand that fleece is available everywhere and reasonably priced...agree with the comments to check closely for quality....

The weight and lack of compressability of fleece are real issues.... A Montbell thermo wrap or Patagonia micro puff easily do this job at 1/3 the weight and about the same in compressability... plus they are highly wind resistent and light water resistent which is a big plus over fleece.... yea .... they are pricy....but much better value IMHO.

Pan

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I see a few people here are hinting at the weight of fleece. What do you use when it is 30 degrees out? What about 30 and raining? Please list all clothing.

[Kerosene]

I see a few people here are hinting at the weight of fleece. What do you use when it is 30 degrees out? What about 30 and raining? Please list all clothing.

It depends on whether you're walking or standing around camp. In camp at 30F I'd wear a long-sleeve CoolMax Alta Shirt over my Patagonia long underwear. A 100-weight fleece (North Face with DWR) goes over that, then my Frogg Toggs go over that. Wool hat on head; clean socks on hands and feet. If the temperature drops much more then I jump into my sleeping bag for an early bedtime.

[Footslogger]

I see a few people here are hinting at the weight of fleece. What do you use when it is 30 degrees out? What about 30 and raining? Please list all clothing.

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I layer. I wear a long sleeve polypro shirt, my pullover from MEC (Primaloft) and if raining ...I wear a waterproof shell. More than enough insulation and warmth once you get hiking, in fact sometimes it's too much.

'Slogger

[Alligator]

Just above freezing rain, I'd be in a gore-tex jacket with waterproof breathable pants with my shell mittens on. I'd vent through my pit zips, chest zips, or zip down the sides of my pants a little. Depends on exertion level and rain amount. I'd be changing out a hat, neck gaitor, and mittens to avoid sweating, but would probably not be using any of these extensively as I hike warm.

It would be the same if it wasn't raining, except I wouldn't fiddle with the shell mitts, and would take the jacket off if too hot.

In camp, I'd have several layers on. If it was raining, I'd be inside, otherwise, potentially out. Around 30 and I'm likely packing my polarguard parka. That is, if it's winter. Otherwise a lighter weight polarguard jacket and layers, 2 or so:long johns (set), 200 wt pants, second long sleeve shirt + jacket. Hat, gloves. Neck gaitor in winter. Of course, I like to sit outside and stay up late, burn the fire down to its coals.

[Creaky]

Take a look at the Marmot Driclime jacket. Light, windproof, shower-shedding, heat-preserving, compactable—just wonderfully all-around useful. And, of course, pretty expensive at $100. But it's worth the money on a long walk. I was interested, but not surprised, to notice in Yogi's PCT guide that it is the favorite piece of equipment of many. The old Patagonia Zephur is/was similar, if you can find one.