I've worn a LOT OF FLEECE! These are my favourites

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  • @tomsitzman3952
    @tomsitzman3952 21 день тому +3

    I've been on a long outdoor journey, going back to when I was three years old. In my 83 years I have seen a lot of changes and learned a lot about keeping warm as well as keeping cool and understanding being confrontable in high energy activities kayak and canoe touring, voyager canoe (26 feet long 5 foot wide six person) snow shoeing, x country skiing, bike touring, running, hunting and fishing, backpacking. As well as guiding trips. I live in a place where it can be -20F and two weeks later 55F. Where the wind never stops blowing and the weather man says, Tomorrow the winds will die down to 20mph. The summers are 95-100F with a few days reaching 110F to 120F with high humidity. I end up with not a lot of clothing in my closet, but enough to cover the spectrum. As a kid in the fifties winter outdoor clothing was flannel pajama tops and bottoms under a wool sweater and cotton jeans. By the late 60's I could get better wool sweaters and wind breakers and the best thing ever, Fishnet tops and bottoms from Scandanavia under a wool sweater and a wind breaker, and Down jackets were a thing. By the early 1970 I discovered an outdoor coop in Seattle Washington that had a mail catalog, and I was on my way to putting modern outdoor gear together. The flannel PJ's were gone. Hunting boots were replaced by hiking boots. Backpacks from Germany were on my families backs along with light weight tents. The hot new thing was plastic clothing better known as Poly Pro Fleece was what to wear and I wore a lot of it since my wife worked in an outdoor shop and the employee discount was too good to pass up. The wool went to the back of the closet replaced on a cold day with three zippered layers of fleece. Fast forward to 2025. The poly pro is now in the back of the closet and the wool has moved back to the front. I realized that instead of wearing three layers each with one temperature range that my wool has a 5 F to 15F degree temperature range. By wearing my base layer of fish net once again with a weight merino mid layer and a second base layer of alpaca wool mid weight sweater, an alpaca stocking cap and an over the butt wind breaker today I took a comfortable two hour walk at -16F (-28 C ) wind chill with no need for zippers to adjust my body temperature, the mammal fibers did the regulation. Everything old is new again.

    • @mowsertas
      @mowsertas  19 днів тому

      That's a great story - thanks for sharing your experience!

  • @mjod
    @mjod Рік тому +12

    Great video! I'm currently wearing the Arc'teryx Kyanite lightweight fleece. This one is made with Arc's homebrew fleece, while its heavier Kyanite sibling is made with Polartec. Tried them both in the store and the lightweight is the one that suits me best because I run hot and because it is so insanely soft on skin.

    • @mowsertas
      @mowsertas  Рік тому +1

      Glad you enjoyed the vid! Was only looking at a Kyanite yesterday. They look like a fantastic fleece!

  • @Neofolis
    @Neofolis Місяць тому +5

    I have fleeces from Arc'Teryx, Mammut, Haglofs, Fjallraven and others. Overall my favourite has been the Haglofs Heron, which they no longer do, because, for my uses, it is the most versatile, but it's important to get a fleece that fits your activities.

  • @mikekelly6603
    @mikekelly6603 Рік тому +6

    I agree the old r1 hood pullover is one of my favorites. The R1 next to the skin and a light softshell is my go-to for cold-weather rock climbing but is often too warm for hiking uphill. My most used is the North Face Future Fleece light pullover hoody(octayard) which is about a 1/3 the weight of the R1 and maybe 1/2 the warmth. It dries faster than the r1 and paired with softshell give me the right warmth for a wide range of temps.
    For colder days the Moutain Equipment Kinesis jacket is amazing. About the same weight as R1 but somehow is warmer, breathes better, fries faster, and blocks the wind.

    • @mowsertas
      @mowsertas  Рік тому

      Yes, the R1 is definately too warm for uphill hiking. I haven't used much North Face gear but the Future Fleece at that weight looks like a great option! Doesn't look as delicate as something like a Alpha Direct fabric too.

    • @mikekelly6603
      @mikekelly6603 Рік тому +1

      @@mowsertas Yeah the NF future fleece I have is more durable than alpha but less durable than R!. It is also my first NF piece. I found it in a discount store cheap and now wish I bought two. I also didn't light the zip version as they fit was a bit odd. I think they also make a heavier/warmer versions.

    • @mowsertas
      @mowsertas  Рік тому +2

      @@mikekelly6603 have purchased one. Will test it out soon!

  • @banditbaker1675
    @banditbaker1675 28 днів тому +1

    Thanks, that was fascinating👍👍
    I must admit that I am addicted to wearing fleeces just about all the time, the combination of lightweight, warmth and ease of use is unbeatable. I also like to wear them around the house, which can be an issue because my cats enjoy making biscuits on them. So I have to have two ranges the technical fleeces for outdoors and cheap & cheerful for indoors.

  • @manuelilic9195
    @manuelilic9195 3 місяці тому +3

    In my naive early mountain hiking days, I wore jeans, a cotton T-shirt, a wool sweater, and a thick synthetic winter jacket. Now I've bought all the fancy gear that breaks my bank account - but I like it. 😀

  • @payambagheri8854
    @payambagheri8854 15 годин тому

    Fleece is awesome . Unfortunately I can not afford to buy branded stuff, but I generally use non-brand fleece from Walmart for my hiking trips and they are good enough .... thanks for sharing , those views in your video are fantastic !

  • @Jonas_Husu
    @Jonas_Husu Рік тому +7

    Dude you should be a much larger channel. Your content is amazing and super high quality. Keep grinding man. Ps. I also love fleece.

    • @mowsertas
      @mowsertas  Рік тому +2

      Great to have you here and thanks for the compliments 😎

  • @michaelbutler1557
    @michaelbutler1557 5 місяців тому +5

    Good video. I lent a friend of mine, who was not an outdoors person, a fleece jacket and vest for a trip to Canberra and when he came back he was pretty quiet. A few days later he told me that he got too close to the fire on his trip. There wasn’t much of it left when he handed it back. Seems that an ember drifted onto it and the rest was history. He came out of the incident unscathed but the jacket and vest certainly didn’t.

  • @a.w.thompson4001
    @a.w.thompson4001 26 днів тому +1

    First video I've seen by you. Really liked the history and comparison. Watched your fleece shootout inspired by comment on this and then subscribed.

    • @mowsertas
      @mowsertas  25 днів тому

      Thanks so much, glad you enjoyed it! 🙏

  • @aussiehiker2
    @aussiehiker2 Рік тому +2

    Hi Mowser, I was looking at both nitro and the R1 myself for a bit there and i was going to buy the R1 because i was concerned about snagging with the Nitro. But then i went to Macpac and saw the Prothermal Fleece Top (found in thermals) and it's so so so soooo good. It's very versatile and small enough to pack as an extra layer. Very comfortable on bare skin which is what its designed for.
    Ill often use it in tandem with my Macpac Trail Long Sleeve Hooded TShirt or my Smartwool merino sun hoodie but it may not be enough for the colder Tassie adventures.

    • @mowsertas
      @mowsertas  Рік тому

      Thanks for the detail! I recently bought Prothermal fleece from Macpac too. Love it. Will be great for running too in winter. The moment I saw it I had to get it. Great top!

  • @jberry9644
    @jberry9644 Рік тому +3

    First video of yours I've watched, amazing video! Will definitely be watching more. You'll blow up soon mate!

    • @mowsertas
      @mowsertas  Рік тому +1

      Thanks so much for watching! Plenty moving to come!

  • @basicdose.9872
    @basicdose.9872 29 днів тому +1

    Fleece good for keeping warm.

  • @bobmarley6161
    @bobmarley6161 3 місяці тому +1

    Fantastic reviews... I'm from the UK you need to try some Paramo gear... You'll me impressed I'm sure....

  • @dlc1119
    @dlc1119 4 місяці тому +2

    I have fleece that's 30 years old or more and it still keeps me warm. A few pieces stay at home now and they're only worn on cold winter nights. As investments go, this is the Rolls-Royce of clothing.

    • @mowsertas
      @mowsertas  3 місяці тому

      Wow, that's impressive! It's amazing how durable fleece can be, especially when it keeps you warm for so long. Timeless pieces like that are definitely a treasure!

  • @gunnar4554
    @gunnar4554 7 місяців тому +2

    Nice vid thanks. Definitely deserve more subs, very comfortable presentation good info clear.

  • @explorethebush
    @explorethebush Рік тому +1

    Heaps of great technical detail in this video, I learned something! Actually it prompted a cheeky R2 Techface purchase :)

    • @mowsertas
      @mowsertas  Рік тому +1

      Great to hear! You'll love the Techface 😂

    • @explorethebush
      @explorethebush Рік тому +4

      The plot thickens. Following your video I purchased an R2 Techface, when it arrived I fell in love with it. I became curious about the R1 Techface and now it has just been delivered today. All your fault I swear 🤣 your channel is dangerous ‼️⚠️⛔️

    • @mowsertas
      @mowsertas  Рік тому +1

      @@explorethebush you won’t regret those purchases! I certainly understand the danger you face 🤣

    • @explorethebush
      @explorethebush Рік тому

      @@mowsertas😂🤣😆

  • @mattallengroupatREAL
    @mattallengroupatREAL Місяць тому +2

    The R1 Air is probably the best fleece ever made.

    • @mowsertas
      @mowsertas  Місяць тому

      Such a great fleece. One of my go to pieces on a cold winters day!

  • @johnanderson2945
    @johnanderson2945 Рік тому +5

    I bought a Patagonia R2 over a year ago and it is brilliant. I used it in horrid conditions on Mount Anne. As you've mentioned, it is really good at repelling and wicking away moisture. It kept me warm and dry! Note that it is best used as a technical alpine fleece; it's no good in the Tassie scrub. When I went off track and hooked some Scoparia, I put a hole in it straight away.

    • @mowsertas
      @mowsertas  Рік тому +1

      Yep great jacket but mine has come off second best in the scrub

  • @DimEst19xx
    @DimEst19xx 25 днів тому +1

    I can't find the Paddy Pallin inferno fleece anywhere

    • @mowsertas
      @mowsertas  25 днів тому

      I don't think they make it anymore. I've had mine for nearly 30 years.

  • @devin8913
    @devin8913 11 місяців тому +1

    Hello. Is the Paddy Pallin Inferno still being sold? If so, do you have the link?

    • @mowsertas
      @mowsertas  11 місяців тому

      No unfortunately it looks like they stopped making this a long time ago!

  • @jamesb7563
    @jamesb7563 Рік тому +1

    Give Alpha direct a go. The Macpac Nitro is pretty easy to get hold of. I’m a Tassie hiker and find I use it all the time except off track. Its breathability, warmth to weight and extreme hydrophobic nature is what sets it apart. It also complements a wind jacket for a really versatile layering system.

    • @mowsertas
      @mowsertas  Рік тому

      ok. I'm going to do it! Off to Macpac I go!

    • @bananarama3624
      @bananarama3624 Рік тому +1

      @@mowsertas Just make sure you don't use it as an outer layer in any off track terrain where it might get caught.
      I've bought it and it has already pilled about 3-4 times with light use and very little hiking. I wouldn't want to know how much pilling would happen if I got it caught on the wait-a-while bush!

  • @generator6946
    @generator6946 3 місяці тому +2

    I like synthetic sherpa fleece. Very warm. Very lightweight. Just keep it dry.

    • @mowsertas
      @mowsertas  3 місяці тому

      Sound like a nice fleece!

  • @artysa.blackwood4261
    @artysa.blackwood4261 Місяць тому

    You are missing out my friend, you have to try the R1 air and the R2 techface.

    • @mowsertas
      @mowsertas  Місяць тому

      Have an R1 air now. Love it. Techface is def on my Wishlist!

  • @mildtotemperate
    @mildtotemperate 2 місяці тому +1

    What do you think about Columbia fleece?

    • @mowsertas
      @mowsertas  2 місяці тому

      I haven't owned a Columbia flleece but they look good. Especially some of their newer models with the reflective insulative stuff on the inside.

    • @Pipic9
      @Pipic9 Місяць тому +1

      They're good and well priced. Not top end but you're not paying $150+ per piece. I have their winter pants that I've used for 8 years and they're in great shape.

  • @hooptroopers
    @hooptroopers 6 місяців тому +1

    The other day I tried on The North Face Homesafe hoodie which has polar fleece but wearing it on top of a t-shirt I felt shivery in it on a cloudy summer day. Garment feels very weird too, thin and like some of those cloth-like hiking towels. I have been physically active in it and felt too hot so either too cold or too warm, rings a bell, lead me to doubt its breathability. I'd rather want to trust a grid fleece Like The North Face BOLT POLARTEC PULL ON out on the trail. Maybe that's just me?
    Edit: Watched your video till the end and see you got the Patagonia R1 and it appears to be a grid fleece too. Seems we got to the same conclusion aye?

    • @mowsertas
      @mowsertas  6 місяців тому +1

      @@hooptroopers yep totally understand where you’re coming from! Have been recently trying some thinner ones on the trail but am always wearing my R1 type fleeces at home. Love them!

  • @MarkDavidTeo
    @MarkDavidTeo 6 місяців тому +1

    second vid ive seen by you, sounds good!

  • @BobDaManiac
    @BobDaManiac 5 місяців тому +1

    What are your thoughts on wool midlayers? I don't want to say necessarily compared to fleece given there's likely a price difference but looking at your past videos, the North Face fleece is surprisingly more pricy than some merino/tech merino hybrid midlayers, so seems somewhat comparable? Some actually use merino under the armpits or so too with fleece on top

    • @mowsertas
      @mowsertas  5 місяців тому +4

      I use Wool midlayers at home (icebreaker) but have never really taken any hiking as I find they are a little heavier than the fleece midlayers I carry. And synthetic does tend to dry a bit better than merino. The mid layer variety are good but If I can make a small weight savings with a fleece I have I'll go for it. I do sometimes carry an extra merino thermal in addition to my synthetic thermal if things are looking really cold.

    • @BobDaManiac
      @BobDaManiac 5 місяців тому

      @@mowsertas That's fair. In some of your videos you're in pretty hardcore conditions so can see the reasoning behind optimizing weight. I'm still trying to find the perfect layer as I run pretty hot, even in winter hikes and think I bought the wrong fleece - Mountain Jacket from macpac, so have been researching them like crazy which led me to your videos. But the tech ones definitely jump up in price from your average $20 amazon one.

  • @AdamH-n3l
    @AdamH-n3l 2 місяці тому +1

    just tell me your skin care routine plz

  • @davidyosua252
    @davidyosua252 3 місяці тому +1

    does Kathmandu fleece big in Australia?

    • @mowsertas
      @mowsertas  3 місяці тому

      yes, Kathmandu is very popular here. Stores in most cities.

  • @mateosabando
    @mateosabando 3 місяці тому +1

    any thoughts on regular r1 hoodie vs r1 AIR hoodie?

    • @mowsertas
      @mowsertas  3 місяці тому +1

      Tough call! I have both and I think I prefer the r1 hoodie as I kinda feel it might be a teeny bit warmer. Not sure if they're still available though.

  • @TasHikingAdventures
    @TasHikingAdventures 5 місяців тому +1

    Fleece, polyester, merino damn I can't keep up lol 😆 I just changed from a cheap anaconda jumper from cyberg now I have a merino icebreaker....if they get to hot or there too heavy I'll just wear them out in public I suppose lol damn that Patagonia R1 looks comfy and light?

    • @mowsertas
      @mowsertas  5 місяців тому

      R1 is great and yes it's pretty light. Do love my merino too though. Have had some Icebreaker stuff for over 20 years and still going strong!

    • @TasHikingAdventures
      @TasHikingAdventures 5 місяців тому

      @@mowsertas yeah awesome I just got the icebreaker merino hoodie quantum 3 it's legit comfy,
      That Macpac one would be good but I'm not sure if I should buy it to swap for a cheap synthetic down jacket I got from anaconda ? As my base layer with thermals on at base camp ?

  • @zanxion7230
    @zanxion7230 Рік тому +1

    hey i just got my first fleece and i wanted to ask is it normal for it to leave lint on my shirts beneath it? Im worried i'm wearing the wrong material and it is worsening my fleece.

    • @mowsertas
      @mowsertas  Рік тому

      Some lint shedding may occur but I have not seen that with any of my fleeces. What brand is it? I would contact the manufacturer and ask their opinion as this is not something I would expect to occur especially with high quality brands. Other garments you where should not affect the fleece.

  • @amonster8mymother
    @amonster8mymother 4 місяці тому +1

    So you wear the r1 and r2 together?

    • @mowsertas
      @mowsertas  4 місяці тому +1

      No, not generally. I Would take the R2 on a trip where I think I might need a bit more warmth.

  • @amonster8mymother
    @amonster8mymother 4 місяці тому +1

    I'm not really sure the difference between your fleece and my softshells. The north face softshella are thin hard face fleece.

    • @mowsertas
      @mowsertas  4 місяці тому +2

      I think the fleece just breathe a bit more. The soft shells would be more wind resistant.

    • @amonster8mymother
      @amonster8mymother 4 місяці тому

      @@mowsertas yes that right. I'm not sure if I need something lke r1 and I can layer r1 and softshell together.

  • @amonster8mymother
    @amonster8mymother 4 місяці тому +1

    I like your r1 pullover hoodie that looks alright. 👍

    • @mowsertas
      @mowsertas  4 місяці тому +1

      I love that thing! So good.

  • @amonster8mymother
    @amonster8mymother 4 місяці тому +1

    Uh I've got three north face soft shells 9ne of them is really thick.

    • @mowsertas
      @mowsertas  4 місяці тому +1

      I like the North Face summit series stuff. Their Octayarn fleece is great!

    • @amonster8mymother
      @amonster8mymother 4 місяці тому

      @@mowsertas I dont have the summit series soft shells I have some other ones but I have a zephros summit series midweight that I use but I 9nly use it for really cold weather. Also I am usually wearing the snow bibs by that time. And parka

    • @amonster8mymother
      @amonster8mymother 4 місяці тому

      @@mowsertas also it's hard to find summit series here theyve discontinued. I did find a second hand gear shop I have bought some pieces from them but they carry loads of track gear brands and not much outdoor stuff. I got some Adidas track suits from them.

    • @amonster8mymother
      @amonster8mymother 4 місяці тому

      I did get a marmot single layer gortex shell for $30 from them.

  • @ryanb3908
    @ryanb3908 Рік тому +1

    Why do you need a fleece in Australia when it never gets cold?

    • @aussiehiker2
      @aussiehiker2 Рік тому +3

      You're kidding me right? Have you ever been hiking in Australia?

    • @ryanb3908
      @ryanb3908 Рік тому

      @@aussiehiker2 No but their winters are 70 degrees warmer than ours. 🤦🏻

    • @aussiehiker2
      @aussiehiker2 Рік тому +2

      @@ryanb3908 You know we get snowstorms here, especially down in Tassie and Victorian high country right? And you think we don't need a fleece for that?

    • @ryanb3908
      @ryanb3908 Рік тому +1

      @@aussiehiker2 No, can just use a rain jacket when it is 70 degrees warmer.

    • @aussiehiker2
      @aussiehiker2 Рік тому

      @@ryanb3908 You would use just a rain jacket in 0 degrees Celcius?

  • @praktika1082
    @praktika1082 Рік тому +1

    I'm gonna comment without watching first, but I'll watch later at home.
    Fleece is so 1990s.
    Alpha direct is now.

    • @mowsertas
      @mowsertas  Рік тому

      Will do some more research and see what I can find that suits my needs!

    • @praktika1082
      @praktika1082 Рік тому +1

      ​@@mowsertasalright, watched it in full after dinner. As usual, you speak common sense and from experience, and that's so valuable these days. I reckon we need a solid campaign to get your subs count up.
      I stand by the alpha direct. There's a place for one of those garments within a layering system.

    • @mowsertas
      @mowsertas  Рік тому +1

      @@praktika1082 I like it. I’ll give one a try and come back with a review at some stage. Gimme some time. I love reviewing and trying out stuff!

    • @KCMDWannabe
      @KCMDWannabe Рік тому +1

      Biggest criticism I've heard of alpha direct is its durability. The little fibres just pull out everywhere so maybe not an issue in some parts of the world but in QLD scrub and Scaparia ridden Tassie I'd be worried I'd only get a couple uses out of it. Would hope to be wrong though! It looks like an amazing material

    • @mikekelly6603
      @mikekelly6603 Рік тому +2

      alpha direct to so 2020. Octayard is now. :)

  • @tecmissle9256
    @tecmissle9256 2 місяці тому +1

    Idk man I have few work fleeces really good, free .... buttt how not to wear plastic on hikes ... you just cant can ya ?

  • @jUQMtDmf
    @jUQMtDmf 5 місяців тому +18

    I thought the opening sounded very generic ChatGPT text and then you showed ChatGPT in action and it confirmed my suspicion. Look, ChatGPT can be really helpful for making a draft, but just like copying someone’s homework, just change it. Be yourself!

    • @mowsertas
      @mowsertas  5 місяців тому +8

      Thanks for the tips. Opinion noted.

    • @jonathantran7102
      @jonathantran7102 2 місяці тому +8

      Honestly, wouldn't have noticed myself, sounded clean and concise haha. Only a tiny bit off

  • @Chopinetto
    @Chopinetto 5 місяців тому +1

    This is a great video. I do not know why but for some reasons I can stand more reviews made by British guys rather than Americans. They are pretentious and😅 fakes like Dan Becker something

    • @mowsertas
      @mowsertas  5 місяців тому

      Thanks for watching!

    • @luciavilau
      @luciavilau 3 місяці тому

      I think he’s Australian