fleece – PMags.com https://pmags.com Practical advice and musings on the outdoors, hiking, backpacking, ski touring, and camping. Thu, 19 Feb 2026 19:32:18 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://pmags.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/cropped-fav-ico-160x160.jpg fleece – PMags.com https://pmags.com 32 32 81463906 Standard vs Grid vs Alpha vs Octa Fleece for Backpacking: Real-World Pros and Cons https://pmags.com/solid-standard-fleece-vs-grid-fleece https://pmags.com/solid-standard-fleece-vs-grid-fleece#comments Wed, 18 Feb 2026 20:00:01 +0000 https://pmags.com/?p=17143 Standard vs Grid vs Alpha vs Octa Fleece for Backpacking: Real-World Pros and Cons

Solid, grid, Alpha, and Octa fleece for backpacking and hiking. Real-world durability, breathability, cost, and when each layer works best. Updated Feb 2026. Read More ...

Continue reading Standard vs Grid vs Alpha vs Octa Fleece for Backpacking: Real-World Pros and Cons at PMags.com.

]]> https://pmags.com/solid-standard-fleece-vs-grid-fleece/feed 5 17143 Gear Review – Squak Camp Dress https://pmags.com/gear-review-squak-camp-dress https://pmags.com/gear-review-squak-camp-dress#respond Fri, 27 Jun 2025 19:30:32 +0000 https://pmags.com/?p=38649 Gear Review – Squak Camp Dress

Joan looks at her new favorite car camping staples these past few months - The Squak Camp Dress. Read More ...

Continue reading Gear Review – Squak Camp Dress at PMags.com.

]]> https://pmags.com/gear-review-squak-camp-dress/feed 0 38649 Two+ Year review – LightHeart Gear Fleece Hoodie https://pmags.com/2-year-review-lightheart-gear-fleece-hoodie https://pmags.com/2-year-review-lightheart-gear-fleece-hoodie#respond Wed, 05 Mar 2025 04:58:55 +0000 https://pmags.com/?p=35646 Two+ Year review – LightHeart Gear Fleece Hoodie

A longer term review of the LightHeart Gear micogrid fleece hoodie. Made in the USA, readily avialable, warm and fuzzy, but best for people who run cold or static use. Read More ...

Continue reading Two+ Year review – LightHeart Gear Fleece Hoodie at PMags.com.

]]> https://pmags.com/2-year-review-lightheart-gear-fleece-hoodie/feed 0 35646 An overlook -Alpha Squak V2 https://pmags.com/an-overlook-alpha-squak-v2 https://pmags.com/an-overlook-alpha-squak-v2#comments Fri, 24 Jan 2025 21:00:39 +0000 https://pmags.com/?p=35496 An overlook -Alpha Squak V2

A look at the Alpha Squak V2. The TL;DR - I like the garment itself but I still find Alpha fleece a niche use for my needs. Read More ...

Continue reading An overlook -Alpha Squak V2 at PMags.com.

]]> https://pmags.com/an-overlook-alpha-squak-v2/feed 4 35496 Gear review -Zengjo grid fleece hoodie https://pmags.com/gear-review-zengjo-grid-fleece-hoodie https://pmags.com/gear-review-zengjo-grid-fleece-hoodie#comments Sat, 30 Nov 2024 23:21:43 +0000 https://pmags.com/?p=35183 Gear review -Zengjo grid fleece hoodie

A $20 grid fleece hoodie that's not as well made as others ones, but a good price for a no-frills piece of kit. Read More ...

Continue reading Gear review -Zengjo grid fleece hoodie at PMags.com.

]]> https://pmags.com/gear-review-zengjo-grid-fleece-hoodie/feed 2 35183 An overlook – Squak Alpha UL https://pmags.com/an-overlook-squak-alpha-ul https://pmags.com/an-overlook-squak-alpha-ul#comments Wed, 21 Jun 2023 05:47:11 +0000 https://pmags.com/?p=32377 An overlook – Squak Alpha UL

A look at the well-designed Alpha direct fleece from the Utah-based Squak Mountain Company. Read More ...

Continue reading An overlook – Squak Alpha UL at PMags.com.

]]> https://pmags.com/an-overlook-squak-alpha-ul/feed 7 32377 Gear Review – Squak Mountain Co. fleece hoodie https://pmags.com/gear-review-squak-mountain-co-fleece-hoodie https://pmags.com/gear-review-squak-mountain-co-fleece-hoodie#comments Wed, 23 Nov 2022 05:34:33 +0000 https://pmags.com/?p=31496 Gear Review – Squak Mountain Co. fleece hoodie

Joan reviews the $60 Squak Mountain Co grid fleece hoodie. Based out of Utah, it's a Melly-style hoodie for active use. No appointment is needed to purchase! Read More ...

Continue reading Gear Review – Squak Mountain Co. fleece hoodie at PMags.com.

]]> https://pmags.com/gear-review-squak-mountain-co-fleece-hoodie/feed 1 31496 Ten year review: Generic 200 wt fleece https://pmags.com/ten-year-review-generic-200-wt-fleece https://pmags.com/ten-year-review-generic-200-wt-fleece#respond Thu, 04 Jun 2020 23:14:31 +0000 https://pmags.com/?p=27196 Ten year review: Generic 200 wt fleece

A 200 wt fleece is an excellent and versatile item for all-around outdoor use. This type of fleece is durable, versatile, and not expensive. Read More ...

Continue reading Ten year review: Generic 200 wt fleece at PMags.com.

]]> https://pmags.com/ten-year-review-generic-200-wt-fleece/feed 0 27196 The Great Eight – Pieces of timeless gear https://pmags.com/the-great-eight-pieces-of-timeless-gear https://pmags.com/the-great-eight-pieces-of-timeless-gear#comments Fri, 26 May 2017 06:02:15 +0000 https://pmags.com/?p=14415 The Great Eight – Pieces of timeless gear

Key items of gear and clothing that have stood the test of time for me. My outdoor trips often take all or some of these items. Read More ...

Continue reading The Great Eight – Pieces of timeless gear at PMags.com.

]]> https://pmags.com/the-great-eight-pieces-of-timeless-gear/feed 8 14415 Gear Review: 100 weight fleece pullover https://pmags.com/gear-review-100-wt-fleece-pullover https://pmags.com/gear-review-100-wt-fleece-pullover#comments Thu, 15 Oct 2015 16:28:17 +0000 https://pmags.com/?p=8250 Gear Review: 100 weight fleece pullover

Perhaps the most versatile piece of clothing I own: My 100 weight fleece pullover. Read More ...

Continue reading Gear Review: 100 weight fleece pullover at PMags.com.

]]> https://pmags.com/gear-review-100-wt-fleece-pullover/feed 15 8250