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Why We Love This Deal
Fleece jackets are one of the few layers you can wear most of the year, but they’re not the old itchy layers you might remember—they’ve gotten more technical. What used to be simple jackets built mainly for warmth have become specialized layers that work just as well in the city as they do on the trails. The North Face still makes some of the best in the category, and you can get one of the brand’s versatile but tech-forward designs for 40% off right now.
The North Face’s Crest Full Zip Jacket is usually $110, but this sale brings the price down to $66 in the Anthracite Grey/TNF Black colorway. It’s part of The North Face’s End of Summer Sale, during which you can save up to 40% on hoodies, bags, and tons of other gear.
The North Face Crest Full Zip Jacket, $66 (was $110) at The North Face
What Shoppers Should Know
- Material: 93% recycled polyester, 7% elastane double-knit fleece with a brushed back
- Fit: Regular
- Pockets: Secure-zip chest pocket, two zippered hand pockets
- Best For: Layering under a shell, hiking, cold commutes, everyday fall wear
The 7% elastane in this jacket gives it enough stretch for reaching and climbing, and the brushed interior gives you warmth without adding bulk, making it easy to fit under a shell. The chest pocket and draft flap are made with a separate woven fabric that’s treated with a DWR finish, so you get some waterproof protection, too. Working together, the double-layer collar and elastic cuffs and hem keep cold wind out.
$66 puts this on the lower end for an everyday fleece from a name brand, and the addition of elastane is a big plus for movement. It’s also a layer you can wear solo in the fall and use as a layer in the winter, giving you more options. That said, it’s not meant for freezing temperatures or super technical hikes. That’s where something like the brand’s Tek Approach FutureFleece Hooded Jacket comes in.
Related: The North Face’s 31-Liter Surge Backpack Is 60% Off at REI Right Now
What Shoppers Are Saying
One helpful reviewer wrote, “Love the feel and warmth,” and that this is a great jacket for early fall. Another shopper said the jacket “sits somewhere between outdoor gear and an everyday jacket.”
The versatility was a big highlight for reviewers: “I can wear it on its own, throw a shell over it when the weather gets worse, or simply use it as an everyday layer.” That same shopper also wrote, “The inside feels warm without being excessively bulky.”
The North Face’s Crest Full Zip Jacket is the fall layer you’ll wish you’d always had, and you can get one now for $66. Since only one colorway is on sale for this price, now’s the time to grab one before sizes run out.
