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Browse all Eddie Bauer jackets & outerwear →Toddler Quest Fleece Plush Hooded Jacket
The verdict
Fit
Expect a relaxed, true-to-size toddler cut typical of the brand's fleece jackets, easy to layer over other clothing.
Quality
As a plush fleece piece, quality should be soft and casual, typical of the brand's kids fleece tier, without the weather resistance of a shell jacket.
Is the price fair?
Under $20 on clearance is a fair budget-tier price for a basic fleece jacket.
Best for
A parent wanting an affordable, cozy mid-layer for a toddler rather than a primary outer shell.
Care
Machine wash cold and tumble dry low to keep the fleece's plush texture intact.
What owners report about Eddie Bauer jackets & outerwear
Owners describe Eddie Bauer's jacket line as durable enough to stay in rotation for years rather than get replaced each season, with down and fleece pieces using materials the brand documents as '650-fill power down and WeatherEdge waterproofing.' Fleece pieces reportedly keep their shape through repeated washing. Lighter, packable shells trade that durability for weight: a hooded ultralight down jacket in the line was flagged for thinner construction that 'lacks abrasion resistance,' with a shell that 'can only repel short periods of drizzle' before the water-resistant coating is overwhelmed — reviewers treat it as a midlayer rather than a standalone winter piece. Buyers also note a split in feel between the brand's full-price retail line and its separate outlet line, with outlet pieces running noticeably thinner.
- Strengths
- Reviewers consistently say the jackets last for years of regular wear, with down and fleece pieces holding their shape and loft wash after wash.
- Watch out for
- The recurring complaint is that lighter, packable shells sacrifice abrasion and water resistance, and that outlet-line jackets run noticeably thinner than the full-price retail line.
About Eddie Bauer's jackets & outerwear line as a whole. Sources: Is Eddie Bauer a Quality Brand? An Outdoor Store Review · Eddie Bauer CirrusLite Hooded Review | Tested & Rated
