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Warm, lightweight, and with the ability to be worn on many different occasions, the Columbia Steens Mountain Full Zip 2.0 is incredibly versatile. It's warm enough to be worn on its own in cool weather and thin enough to be easily layered; this classic-fitting jacket can fill many roles. Incredibly soft on the inside and out, it's stretchy and didn't limit our tester's range of motion.
While we found the arms to be on the long side, the elastic wrist cuffs kept them from sliding down and covering our hands. While this kept the sleeves from impeding function, it did leave the arms looking bunchy and a little sloppy. The only other issue we had was with this jacket's breathability. It wasn't the best at wicking moisture during sustained athletics. This highly versatile jacket is perfect for cold weather hiking or paired with some chinos, ready to head into the office.

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Columbia Steens Mountain Fleece Jacket - Our Budget Pick for the Car Camper, Day Hiker and Urban Hiker

We love to gush about the value, and the Amazon Essentials Full-Zip Polar Fleece is gush-worthy. We love the cute design and colors, and performance while on the trail. The full-zipper design provides excellent breathability, while the fabrics are soft and cozy on the skin. The two zippered handwarmer pockets are ample with two interior drop-in pockets. The interior volume of the size small we tested layers easily. It's a jacket you can move and relax in while looking good &mdash; all for an excellent price.
Our only qualms are less comfortable interior seams that aren't flat. They poke out, and if you have sensitive skin, they may feel abrasive. While this jacket provides ample coverage for those with short or medium-length limbs, the arms feel a bit short for those with longer limbs. Movement is also good but does ride up when arms are overhead. Caveats aside, this jacket scores the highest in our testing and is offered at a relatively low price, making it a high-value contender that should be considered.

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