Backcountry

MSRP

$199

Technical Details

Material

Polartec Power Stretch (88% polyester, 12% elastane)

Fleece Weight

230 g/m2

Pockets

2 zippered hand, 1 zippered chest

Hood

yes, ScubaHood, under-helmet

Pros

Comfortable
Warm
Well-designed hood
Stylish
Unique balaclava hood feature

Cons

Expensive

Why We Like It

The Arc'teryx Fortrez jacket might be one of my favorite pieces of travel clothing. It is has the perfect balance of comfort, warmth, and breathability for anything from plane rides to multi-day treks. This mid-layer offers just about everything you could need for comfort while traveling: sleek design, super soft against the skin, regulates temperature well, and wicks moisture. There will be days where I put it on in the morning and don't take it off until I go to bed. The complete package when it comes to an everyday-wear mid-layer.

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