The gorpcore backpackers are wearing a breathable fabric called Alpha Direct or grid fleece. It’s coming for your cover-ups.

We found a great fleece jacket for layering that's currently available at a great price. The Benton Springs Full-Zip Fleece ...

Which is probably why I was itching to give this fleece pullover a try ... Cotton/polyester blend Full-zip sweatshirts and jackets will almost always earn a “no” from me.