Fleece Jacket Patriot Olive - Double Fleece

When it comes to the right fleece jacket, the highest grammage is not automatically the best choice: what matters is how much you move and what outer layer you wear with it. The Patriot fleece jacket olive - Double Fleece is the heavy, classic Patriot fleece jacket designed for maximum insulation and extensive pocket organization. The Patriot Classic is the heaviest and warmest variant in the current Patriot comparison family. With 380 g/m² heavy fleece and a reference weight of over one kilogram, it is not aimed at minimalists, but rather at users who want as much insulation as possible, a hood, and extensive pocket organization during low-activity periods. Especially during long periods of standing still or cold breaks, this design can be more comfortable than a very light midlayer; however, during high-exertion activity, it will get too warm more quickly. The Olive version remains visually understated and can be easily combined with typical black, grey, olive, and earth tones.

What is the Patriot fleece jacket olive - Double Fleece suitable for?

This model is particularly useful if you choose a fleece jacket not just as any warm layer, but one that matches your activity level. Typical applications include:

• cold days, long breaks, and low to medium activity
• outdoor use, work, and everyday life, when maximum fleece warmth is more important than pack size
• as a very powerful insulation layer under a sufficiently loose weather protection jacket
• for users who want six pockets, a hood, and underarm ventilation in a classic fleece concept

Material, warmth, and layering system

Fleece insulates by trapping air within its brushed or structured surface. At the same time, polyester can wick moisture away faster and generally dries more quickly than cotton. The flip side: classic fleece is relatively wind-permeable and not waterproof without additional construction. In stronger wind or persistent rain, a windshell or hardshell should be worn over it, depending on the model. For an effective layering system, the baselayer should transport moisture away from the skin, the fleece should retain heat, and the outer layer should only be as dense as the weather truly requires. Too many dense layers can otherwise create unnecessary heat buildup during movement.

• 380 g/m² heavy fleece offers the highest insulation within the Patriot comparison.
• Six pockets distribute gear across the chest, sleeves, back, and other areas close to the body.
• Integrated, adjustable hood with a small brim supplements thermal protection.
• Ventilation zippers under the arms help regulate the high heat output during movement.
• Profiled reinforcements at the elbows increase durability.

Pockets, ventilation, and practical use

For a fleece jacket, the number of pockets alone is not very meaningful. What matters is whether pockets remain accessible under a backpack hip belt, whether heavy items swing around while walking, and how quickly you can get rid of excess heat. Therefore, load large pockets with lighter items like gloves, a hat, or a smartphone, and distribute heavier small items as close to the body as possible. If you are wearing a backpack, also check whether shoulder reinforcements, zippers, and pockets are located directly under the straps or remain freely accessible.

Practical tip: Always evaluate the jacket in combination with your usual layers. A fleece jacket that fits perfectly over a T-shirt may become too tight over a baselayer and shirt; conversely, too much extra room creates unnecessary air and volume under a hardshell. During high activity, it is better to vent early or remove a layer rather than waiting until the clothing has already become damp.

Terms explained and selection guide

• Heavy Fleece: very dense fleece with high thermal performance and a correspondingly larger pack size.
• 380 g/m²: Surface weight of the fleece. It explains the significantly heavier character compared to the Patriot PRO at 256 g/m² or the Patriot Mk2 at 340 g/m².
• Underarm ventilation: Zippered openings under the arms through which heat can be released more quickly.
• Insulation layer: Clothing whose primary task is heat retention. Wind and rain protection are separate functions.

Selection advice: Patriot Classic is the choice for maximum fleece insulation. The Patriot Mk2 is lighter, more breathable, and features a more modern construction; the Patriot PRO further reduces weight and volume and offers stronger wind protection, but is less geared toward maximum warmth.

Furthermore, a fleece jacket is no guarantee of temperature. How warm it feels depends on wind, moisture, movement, undergarments, and individual sensitivity to cold. Therefore, material thickness and weight are good comparative values, but they do not replace proper layer planning.

Technical data

• Main material: 100% polyester
• Material type: Heavy Fleece, 380 g/m²
• Weight: approx. 1,059 g in reference size L according to current manufacturer comparison
• Pockets: 6
• Hood: yes, adjustable
• Ventilation: underarm zippers
• Front closure: Two-way YKK®
• Manufacturer: Helikon-Tex
• Color / Pattern: Olive

Material : 100% Polyester

Dimensions:

Weight:1117 g

Volume:

Color:oliver

Manufacturer Information:
Entire M sp. z o. o.
Radomska 34
54-032 Wrocław
Poland
Email: info@entirem.com