What Our Gearhead(R) Experts Are Saying: "This fleece has become a staple in my gear closet. It feels like a cozy sweater but performs like a midlayer-warm, soft inside, and durable outside. I use it for everything from early morning trail walks to chilly evenings at camp. It layers easily under a shell and still looks polished enough to wear around town." We know the value of a go-to fleece-one that works for the trail, the commute, and everywhere in between. That's exactly what we get with the Bean's Sweater Fleece Full-Zip Regular Jacket. L. L. Bean combined sweater-inspired looks with the cozy feel of fleece to give us a jacket that's equally versatile and comfortable. The smooth-knit exterior gives it a classic, rugged feel, while the brushed interior wraps us in warmth. We appreciate the attention to detail-from the wind-blocking flap behind the zipper to the jersey binding at the cuffs and hem that keeps the chill out. Add in practical features like zippered pockets (including one on the sleeve) and a subtle drop-tail hem, and this piece becomes our cold-weather workhorse whether we're layering up for morning hikes or running errands downtown.