I own a ton of fleece jackets. But the best fleece jacket I have ever seen- BY FAR - is the USGI Polartec 300 fleece jacket. It will blow your mind. And would probably cost several hundred in the civilian market. Just for the super thick and durable Polartec 300 fleece fabric. But it can be had for relatively cheap as surplus. Less than $100 new. And around $50 used.
It was issued as part of the ECWCS system. They were issued to several different branches and units. USMC and NAVY included. Most were manufactured by DSCP and Pelham. Search eBay by any of this information. Or simply "USGI Polartec 300 fleece jacket".
*Only the black ones are 300wt. The green ones are 100wt.
These are the heaviest weight, most bombproof fleece jackets I have ever owned.
New for less than $100:
Used you can find them for $50 or maybe less. Here are some used but in mint condition for $30:
(Remember a size or two smaller will fit. And Allegheny is one of the best surplus sellers there is. These are only small and medium. But medium would fit you if you were a large. Search eBay. There are a ton sellers.)
I would not hesitate to buy these used. The fabric and construction will never wearout. They are sized very large. Buy one size down. Maybe even two.
They come with heavyweight YKK zippers. AND with pit zips. And really tough, windproof nylon fabric over the arms and shoulders.
The fleece is so thick it's thicker than any other commercial fleece jacket I've ever seen. And the nylon upper shell will beat any brush - no problem. And they are cheap.
It was issued as part of the ECWCS system. They were issued to several different branches and units. USMC and NAVY included. Most were manufactured by DSCP and Pelham. Search eBay by any of this information. Or simply "USGI Polartec 300 fleece jacket".
*Only the black ones are 300wt. The green ones are 100wt.
These are the heaviest weight, most bombproof fleece jackets I have ever owned.
New for less than $100:
Brand New MILITARY POLARTEC CLASSIC 300 BLACK FLEECE JACKET Sz Large Long or XL | eBay
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Used you can find them for $50 or maybe less. Here are some used but in mint condition for $30:
(Remember a size or two smaller will fit. And Allegheny is one of the best surplus sellers there is. These are only small and medium. But medium would fit you if you were a large. Search eBay. There are a ton sellers.)
US Military POLARTEC 100 FLEECE JACKET COAT Black Military Many Sizes Mint | eBay
POLARTEC 100 FLEECE JACKET Black. This Zippered Fleece Coat is Very Warm and Soft, yet Light Weight. Polartec Jacket Features • Classic Polartec 100 Fleece Fabric. COAT SIZE CHART. • Machine Wash / Dry.
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I would not hesitate to buy these used. The fabric and construction will never wearout. They are sized very large. Buy one size down. Maybe even two.
They come with heavyweight YKK zippers. AND with pit zips. And really tough, windproof nylon fabric over the arms and shoulders.
The fleece is so thick it's thicker than any other commercial fleece jacket I've ever seen. And the nylon upper shell will beat any brush - no problem. And they are cheap.
