Outdoor Research

Vigor Grid Fleece Half-Zip Jacket - Men's

Vigor Grid Fleece

I wear one of these almost every day at work in the fall winter and spring. It is comfortable, warm, and breathable. It’s light weight and very versatile. For me it fits true to size. The thumb loops are very helpful when layering with additional insulating layers and the zipper helps dump heat when you need to. Buy more than one so you don’t have to wait for it when it’s in the wash!

Excellent fleece

Familiarity:

I've used it several times

Size Bought:

Medium

This is a very nicely-made fleece pullover. It's definitely on the lighter side. It is not for very cold and windy conditions, and is more appropriate for New England spring and fall, and for vigorous activity, like the name says. I like the way it looks and fits (I got a medium, and am about 5'10", 155lbs). I also like how the interior is gridded fleece, but the exterior surface is not fleece but rather a slicker polyester surface, so it doesn't get so much dirt and dust stuck all over it. The chest zipper pocket is useful.

great for long rife hunting

great peace of gear, great layer, great color, great quality. wear it during all fall season hunts as it works great! keeps you warm, as long as there is no wind.

a reliable grid fleece

A comfortably warm grid fleece around town or climbing. The gray fabric has a welcome subtle visual texture. Thumb loops are useful but not in the way. Fit is somewhat slim yet easily fits a layer underneath

High functioning grid fleece

Great feel, kept me toasty out and about day hiking, backpacking, and around town. The thumb loops are an excellent touch.

Warm and comfortable, but kind of short for someone tall.

Bought this to try one of OR fleeces that are comparable to my Patagonia R1 and RAB Fleeces. Found the shirt warm and comfortable, maybe a little cooler than my Patagonia R1s. My biggest issues is the fit, as it the shirt is too short of some that is 6'4. The seam on the bottom also bunches up and allow the shirt to ride up on my chest sometimes.

Comfortable and Warm

I wear it as a mid layer while skiing. It was perfect when temps were zero to one degree F in the morning and up to low 30s in the afternoon. Layered between base layer and insulated jacket, it was perfect. Not bulky, but still warm. Quality is good, as is typical from OR. I definitely recommend this fleece.

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Familiarity:

I've used it several times

Size Bought:

large

Great fleece, but is only fleece on the inside and nylon outside that is hard to discern in the photos. The grid is from the fleece on the inside which shows through on the outside as subtle variations in the nylon outer layer. Again very interesting and attractive, but not your normal fleece. I use is with a T-shirt as a base layer. But can also be worn over just about anything. Is fairly light weight and breathable. Very comfortable and stylish.

Great item, but

This is fantastic, except it runs small. Only reason not 5 stars

Love my Vigor Half Zip Top

This was a warranty replacement for a previous version of this product. The warranty process was quick and reasonable, and I love my new Vigor Half Zip as much as I loved the old one.