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Peter Storm Carrick

£25.00

This fleece mid layer weighs 504g (size L); thick, hard-wearing fleece compared to some; two zipped hip pockets; zip chest pocket; warm and very breathable fleece. But a little more bulky than some; hip pocket access easily obscured by rucksack belts; is not particularly highly featured for absolute practical performance; no hood.

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Technicals Kinder

£40.00

This fleece mid layer weighs 516g (size L); quite a thick fleece, so very warm; two hip pockets; hem drawcord; full-length front zip. But heavier than some; hip pocket access is easily obscured by rucksack belts; no hood.

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Gelert Ottowa

£40.00

This is a lot of jacket for £40. It’s quite heavy, and doesn’t pack down that well, which certainly rules it out for lighter weight walking, but it is very warm, and it certainly keeps some light rain out. It’s reasonably breathable, too. The sizing’s quite big, so try before you buy, and this means the collar is a bit ...

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Timberland System Fleece Vest

£40.00

This fleece mid layer is a good all-rounder if you want some proper pockets but don’t want to look like you’ve just stepped off the cable car from the high peaks. The fabric has a tight knit, making it a little more wind-resistant than some without reducing breathability. The material also looks quite inoffensive and not overtly technical. Two chest ...

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Sprayway Genesis TL

£40.00

This fleece mid layer weighs 576g (size L); midweight fleece, so quite warm; two hip pockets; full-length front zip; adjustable shockcord hem. But heavier than thinner fleece and warmer too, so not that easy to control temperature; pocket access is easily obscured by rucksacks belts; no hood.

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Regatta Invent

£40.00

This windproof fleece would score quite well were it not for the ridiculously baggy cuffs, which are really annoying as well as inefficient. A good fit in the body, with a snug high collar. The fabric is also easy to move in. Really light and compact, it keeps the wind off well and packs down easily. The baggy cuffs let ...

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Gelert Vesanto

£40.00

This windproof fleece from Gelert is a generous fit without being overly big. The collar is high and snug and it has elasticated cuffs, which are both comfortable and versatile. The fabric also feels soft against the skin. A simple but effective warm and windproof jacket that is superb value for money. Main gripe is the pockets, which double as ...

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Wynnster Banff Jacket

£40.00

This insulated jacket weighs 660g (inc 44g stuffsack); elasticated cuffs; hem drawcord; internal zipped pocket; two zipped hip pockets that just about take a map; longer body than many; comfortable fit. But compression stuffsack is unnecessary; no cuff adjustment; no hood; no reinforced areas; no fleece lining in collar.

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Regatta Guyot

£45.00

This soft shell jacket from Regatta is an excellent fit in the body, but the sleeves are frustratingly short – a shame as they have Velcro adjustment and would work well. The fleecy inner feels wonderful, more cosy than most. It’s notably less breathable than the more expensive fabrics, though. The pockets are quite small, but do offer some venting, ...

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Result Extreme Climate Stopper

£49.00

An awful cut and the shape of the neck is all wrong – bulky and tight at the front with a big gap at the back. Generous sizing with bulky sleeves. Soft, comfortable fabric, though, which worked well, but the poor neck design made it awkward to zip up properly, which affected overall performance. No additional venting and it does ...

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Wynnster Glacier

£50.00

This windproof fleece from Wynnster is not a great fit, with a long, loose body and no drawcord at the hem. The arms are a reasonable length, but the collar is too low and the lining feels scratchy against the skin. The length and weight of this fleece makes it uncomfortable for energetic walking, but the Cirrus 200 fabric keeps ...

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Result Performance Blade 2008

£50.00

This soft shell jacket is an excellent price for what you get; wind- and water-resistant membrane fabric; brushed fleece lining; pockets on chest are easily accessed with a rucksack belt: side vents for ventilation; only just missed being a finalist. But 778g is very heavy for what you get; no hood; shorter body length than some.

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Result Blade

£50.00

There’s little doubting the comfort of the Blade, which is cut from a lovely soft, stretchy fabric with a really cosy fleece lining and high collar, but the Lycra-lined cuffs wouldn’t pull up. This jacket was just too hot for strenuous walking on anything but the coldest days – even with the venting pockets and pit zips wide open. It’s ...

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Rab Double Pile (2012)

£60.00

A heavy fleece and therefore very warm. Double-pile fabric really traps the heat in. That also makes it bulky, however, and this certainly isn’t the kind of garment to tuck away in your pack for emergency use. Although it may not look like it, the face fabric has a water-repellent treatment which means that you can wear the top in ...

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Lowe Alpine Atlantis

£60.00

This fleece mid layer weighs 570g (size L); Polartec Thermal Pro fleece is very warm; exceptionally breathable; small chest pocket; two hip pockets; full-length front zip; hem drawcord adjustment. But relatively heavy; hip pocket access is easily obscured by rucksack belts; no hood.

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Columbia Sierra Falls

£60.00

This soft shell weighs 506g; 4-way stretch fabric; map-sized hip pockets; smaller chest pocket; collar drawcord; brushed polyester collar; excellent movement in sleeves. But access to hip pockets easily obscured by rucksack hipbelt; cuffs are a very loose fit without any form of adjustment to keep draughts out; relatively loose cut.

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Lowe Alpine Eclipse Jacket

£60.00

This midweight fleece from Lowe Alpine boasts good length arms and a high and snug-fitting collar. The fabric feels wonderfully luxurious. Elasticated cuffs would be better than plain fleece, but it’s warm and cosy, and light and compact enough to carry in a rucksack. The handwarmer pockets are well positioned and there’s room for a map.

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Aigle Solok

£60.00

This midweight fleece jacket from Aigle is likely to be a perfect fit, with a nice high collar, adjustable hem, good-length sleeves and comfy, elasticated cuffs. The Polartec fabric feels good, but the lined sleeves might get a little clammy during energetic walks. Warm, with well-positioned handwarmer pockets, but they don’t vent very well. There’s no space for a map, ...

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Columbia Ballistic Sweater

£60.00

This midweight fleece jacket from Columbia is hard to fault on fit, with enough adjustment in the cuffs and hem to make it very versatile indeed. The feel of the MTR fabric is great, but the lined sleeves not so good. With wind-resistant chest panels, as well as lined sleeves, this jacket is very warm, but doesn’t breathe or ventilate ...

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Regatta Sonar 2008

£60.00

This soft shell jacket is a low price for what you get; available in sizes S-XXXL; woven stretch soft shell fabric is waterproof and breathable; Isotex 5000 membrane drop liner; large map pocket; insulated lining; stretchy fabric. But this jacket is short, has no hood and is heavy at 916g; the outer soaks up water more than a dedicated waterproof; ...

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Berghaus Activity Jacket

£60.00

This popular fleece mid layer is now made from recycled Polartec Thermal Pro 200 weight fabric, so it gains the ethical edge over most other jackets that offer the same basic style and features. The material is made from recycled plastic bottles and industrial polyester waste. The 200 weight fleece is quite warm. You get a fairly standard design of ...

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Outdoor Scene Troy

£60.00

This windproof fleece from Outdoor Scene is nice to wear, with a lovely soft fabric, high collar and stretchy fleece cuffs. A drawcord hem traps heat well. It’s rather heavy and bulky, but does a good job of keeping the wind out. Breathability is also pretty good. Quite low handwarmer pockets – not ideal with a rucksack on – but ...

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Sprayway Challenger

£60.00

This soft shell weighs 506g; 4-way stretch fabric which is very breathable; map-sized easy-to-access chest pockets; additional chest pocket; Velcro adjustable cuffs. But this offers very little insulation and is more of a windshirt; others are more water-resistant; no hood.

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Craghoppers Risor Half-Zip (2012)

£60.00

A fleece for walkers who don’t want to be seen in a fleece. Has the feel of a comfy pullover, but is still highly practical. The outer fabric feels a bit more like thick wool than fleece, which makes it a little more resilient to abrasion and resists the dreading pilling of the fabric over time. The inner fabric retains ...

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Keela Genesis

£61.00

This windproof fleece from Keela is a great fit – just the right length in the body with good long sleeves and elasticated cuffs. The high collar is good, and the chunky, cosy fabric has a lovely soft feel to it. Windproof and waterproof, it has Keela’s innovative and breathable Innovation X1 lining providing all the protection. It certainly keeps ...