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Steens Mountain Full-Zip Fleece
About Columbia’s zip-ups: Columbia's fleece zip-ups span the budget Steens Mountain to warmer Sherpa and tech-loft layers — affordable, outdoor-credible warmth.
Is the price honest?
Strong value at $55 — a genuinely warm, pill-resistant polyester fleece with usable pockets and a drawcord hem. Reviewers consistently rate the warmth-per-dollar among the best at the price.
Our take
Columbia's Steens Mountain is a long-running budget fleece zip-up that delivers genuine outdoor warmth at an accessible price. It uses a mid to heavy MTR filament polyester fleece with zippered hand pockets, an adjustable drawcord hem and a collar that stands up against wind. Owners cite the warmth-for-money and the resistance to pilling as the reasons it stays in rotation for years, with the trade-offs being a boxy, untapered cut and a basic, non-technical look. It is a dependable cold-weather layer rather than a fashion piece.
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- Material
- MTR filament polyester fleece, mid to heavy weight, zippered hand pockets.
- Fit
- Boxy regular outdoor fit, true to size; roomy for layering.
- Quality
- Solid budget outdoor build — warm, pill-resistant fleece with a durable coil zipper and drawcord hem.
- Best for
- Cold-weather layering, casual outdoor use, and warmth on a budget.
- Care
- Cold wash and tumble low; the synthetic fleece dries fast and resists shrinkage.
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