Arc’teryx Fortrez Hooded Fleece Jacket – Men’s

User Reviews

• Neck gaiter acts as a wind blocker.
• Well-constructed and functional jacket/hood.
• Great choice for stand-alone jacket in the shoulder seasons, and as a layer in the winter.
• The permeability allows for the ability to wear during activities, but makes this jacket not the warmest option.
• Lightweight, durable, and warm.
• Not waterproof, but more water-resistant than much of the fleece jacket competition.
• The hood is slim-fitting to keep warmth in, and works well under a ski helmet.

Expert Reviews

• The ‘Hardface’ treatment makes the face fabric smooth, yet durable, helping it to repel weather and wick moisture, while keeping your face warm and soft.
• This jacket has more wind-resistance than much of the fleece competition due to the smooth face material.
• Able to comfortably fit a base-layer underneath, and still wear under an outer shell.
• The stretchy fleece is sewn into the collar, and can be pulled over your head for a pop-up face mask.
• Features 3 pockets, with two regular hand pockets above the hip-belt level, and one larger chest pocket for ample storage.
• The zippers work smoothly and are snag-free.
• The full zipper provides extra ventilation.
• The athletic but trim fit allows for a streamlined look, with enough room for layering underneath.

User Reviews

• The fit may not work for some body types.
• When the jacket is zipped up to the chest, and undergoes any stretching motion, the zipper can slide down and become undone.
• The hood would not be sufficient in strong winds, but is suitable for most conditions.
• The sleeves do not have built-in thumb holes.
• Some reports of the length being too long.

Expert Reviews

• Only considered a ‘moderately warm’ fleece, so may not be suitable for all conditions.
• The zippers can be difficult to pull with gloves on.
• Even though this is a highly-technical and active fleece, there are no thumb holes present.
• No two-way main zip, which would have aided in functionality.