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Polartec High Loft Full-Zip Jacket
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Polartec High Loft Full-Zip Jacket

Zip-Ups
about$160
Mountain Hardwear’s zip-ups run $130 – $220

About Mountain Hardwear’s zip-ups: Mountain Hardwear's fleece zip-ups are serious technical mid-layers — Polartec High Loft and grid fabrics built for alpine use.

Price check

Premium at $160, set by the Polartec High Loft fabric and the alpine-grade build. Reviewers who want genuine warmth-to-weight and breathability for serious outdoor use consider it justified; casual buyers can spend less.

Our take

Mountain Hardwear's High Loft full-zip is a technical alpine fleece built around Polartec High Loft, a lofted fabric that traps a lot of warmth for its weight while staying breathable. It has zippered pockets, a low-bulk construction that layers under a shell and a trim, performance-first cut. Owners value the warmth-to-weight, the breathability during exertion and the durable build for serious outdoor use, with the trade-offs being a technical, climbing-oriented look and a price set by the Polartec fabric and the alpine engineering. It is a mountain mid-layer first and a casual fleece second.

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The details

Material
Polartec High Loft lofted polyester fleece, lightweight and warm, low-bulk construction.
Fit
Trim performance fit, true to size; layers cleanly under a shell.
Quality
Technical alpine build — warm lofted fleece, breathable, durable zippers, built for serious outdoor use.
Best for
Alpine and serious outdoor layering, high-exertion cold, and use under a shell.
Care
Cold wash and tumble low; the lofted fleece dries fast and retains warmth.

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