Whether you’re spending the next couple of months hiking, camping, or standing in line for Winner in Prospect Park, a sleek fleece jacket is essential. If you haven’t picked out yours yet, REI Co-op’s Groundbreaker is a reliable choice, available in both men’s and women’s sizing and an array of seasonal colors. The jacket includes the sorts of thoughtful details we’ve come to expect from REI’s in-house design team: wide shoulder seams that won’t rub against your backpack straps, zippered pockets, and a streamlined cut that falls flatteringly just below the hips, reducing bulk if you’re already wearing base layers or planning to throw a puffer over the top.
Best of all, this fleece is unusually affordable, especially right now. REI’s Gear Up Get Out sale, which continues through November 21, brings it down to just $35. That’s a 30 percent discount from its original price of $50.
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