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THERE’S ONE tried-and-true cold-weather wardrobe staple that gets way more wear than the rest—the fleece jacket. It’s the transitional piece that helps you cope with the dropping temperatures at the beginning of fall, the insulating layer to sport underneath those straight-up blankets of outerwear, and the final layer to sport when you’re ready to peel off those heavier layers for spring. Need we say more?
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Whether you’re planning for a camping trip up to to the mountains or out to the desert (or anywhere in the great outdoors, really), these are the pieces you reach for when you need the Goldilocks of a warmer layer—it’s not too hot and not too cold, but just right. And the durability of fleece jackets is durable enough to take on the elements makes them even more worth the investment.