What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:"This fleece became my go-to for shoulder season hikes—super breathable grid fleece keeps me dry under a shell, and the high collar seals in warmth without bulk."From pre-dawn trailheads to alpine ridgelines, the Versalite 1/2-Zip Fleece Jacket is ready for it all. Helly Hansen designed this midlayer to balance breathable warmth with technical durability, making it a staple for year-round missions in the mountains. The grid fleece interior traps warmth and promotes airflow, keeping us comfortable under pressure, while the overlay chest pocket adds functionality and abrasion resistance right where we need it. With no side seams and an anti-chafe chin guard, this piece prioritizes all-day comfort whether we’re layering up for a skintrack or trekking through cool shoulder season conditions. The YKK zippers and bluesign®-approved fabrics round out a top-performing fleece built for backcountry reliability.