Berghaus Men’s Kantishna Half Zip Fleece: Review

I last bought a fleece a couple of years ago and it has done sterling service. In fact, I have worn it to death. It was a TGO special from RAB that was in a bright green/ grey combination. However, the fashionista that I am demanded a new colour-way to complement my bright blue Berghaus jacket.

As well as that, my old fleece had flattened appreciably with wear and was looking a bit of a mess. It is now consigned to painting & decorating duties only.

Happily, those nice people over at Go Outdoors came to the rescue and sent me a brand spanking new fleece to review from their very large range of fleece and midlayers. I chose a mid price Berghaus fleece from their choice of fleece jackets and they supplied it to me to test, for nothing. It actually costs £46.77 from Go Outdoors so this is a bit of a bargain, to say the least!

It looks like this:

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So much better than bright green, eh? So why did I choose this particular model: a Berghaus fleece?

I shall list the reasons:

• It’s a simple design and fairly lightweight: On the scales it comes out at 322g. (GO estimate it at 338g)
• A vertically zipped mesh lined chest pocket, which is easier to use than a horizontal zip.
• Half zipped models are easier to wear under a rucksack hip belt.
• The material outer finish: Anti pilling that looks knitted. See pictures below.
• The zips have decent pulls attached.
• It’s an ‘Active Fit’ which suits my slender frame.
• Fairly flat seams.
• The colour. (I know, I know….)

This picture shows the pocket’s mesh lining and the outer surface texture, that I like a lot.

The bottom hem has a small side vent, which makes it slight easier to pull on and off but perhaps this is more of a styling thing:

So, Yes. I like this a lot. It should perform as well or better than my old fleece and I will be a much tidier and better looking bunny (more co-ordinated, rather than more handsome, sadly) on the TGO Challenge this year.