These Six Fleece Essentials Got Us All Hot

Fleece is part of the de facto uniform in mountain towns, making everything from mid-layers to beanies cozier, warmer, and better looking. Here are six reasons to love the stuff even more.
Photo: Vans Suede Fleece Sk8-Hi Reissue ($75)
These upgrade a classic silhouette with cold days in mind, while the Scotchgard-sealed suede looks sharp.

A slim fleece vest like the is the perfect layering piece for winter. It slips over a button-down and under your favorite jacket.

Wear this aviator-style on the nastiest days. A drop-down bill keeps snow off your face, while ear flaps fight the cold.

The large-coverage were originally released in 1991, but Smith brought them back as part of its Archive line this winter. The old-school look is complemented by a classic two-tone fleece carrying case.

Stitched from the fabric left over from the North Faces best-selling Denali jacket, this packs down into its own stuff sack for easy carrying.

Show your pup you care by splurging on this , which comes in nine different national park-themed patterns.