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Hybrid Active Insulation Built for High-Intensity Movement in Harsh Conditions

Stay warm without overheating in the Pursuit Hybrid Fleece, our most advanced breathable fleece layer yet. Designed as both a lightweight midlayer or outer layer, it offers exceptional temperature regulation and moisture management during high-exertion activities in cold  or harsh environments. Whether you're backpacking, hunting, alpine hiking, or fastpacking, this hybrid fleece delivers mapped insulation and breathability where your body needs it most—so you can stay moving longer without swapping layers. This high emphasis on breathability allows you to wear it all day.

Key Features:

  • Hybrid Construction for Optimal Performance:
    Dual-fabric system combines Primaloft® Evolve active insulation and stretch-woven nylon in the core with grid fleece in high-mobility zones. This strategic mapping ensures the perfect balance of warmth, breathability, and freedom of movement.
  • Engineered for Temperature Control on the Move:
    Built to be worn continuously below 40°F while in motion, the Pursuit Hybrid Fleece keeps you dry, comfortable, and ventilated without constant layering changes.
  • Ultra-Breathable, Lightweight Protection:
    With excellent air permeability and weighing under 10 oz (size L), this layer lets heat and moisture escape while offering moderate wind and water resistance to keep you protected during variable conditions.
  • Movement-Ready Features: An athletic fit, generous half-zip, form-fitting hood, thumb loops, and lowered rear hem ensure coverage and comfort during dynamic movement.

Hybrid materials. Hybrid uses. One layer to pursue more. The Pursuit Hybrid Fleece is your go-to for lightweight warmth, maximum breathability, and high-performance versatility.

9.4 oz (Size Medium)

Features:

Body-Mapped Hybrid Fabric Construction for optimal temperature regulation & performance

YKK Half Zipper allows for easy on and off and increased venting

Form Following Insulated Hood allows for full range of motion without blocking your vision

Drop Back Hem that keeps you covered whether you are sitting or on the move

Thumb Loops to assist in keeping your sleeves in place during layering

Athletic Cut allows for optimal temperature & moisture management

Subtle Branding & Matte Finish is unobtrusive and gives the hoodie a sleek appearance without drawing too much attention

DWR Treated Nylon face fabric (around your core) provides some wind & precipitation protection, but not so much that is sacrifices breathability

Specs:

  • Weight: 9.4 oz (Medium)
  • Insulation (Core): Primaloft® Evolve – 75 g/m², high-pile polyester
  • Face Fabric (Mapped): 30D stretch-woven nylon with DWR | 50 CFM air permeability
  • Grid Fleece (Panels): 91% Polyester / 9% Spandex | 200 gsm
  • Color: Black, Gray, Olive
  • Gender: Male
  • Zippers: YKK
  • Fit: Athletic - the Pursuit Hybrid Fleece should fit fairly close to skin. You should only be able to wear a base layer or light shirt beneath it.
  • Tall Size Fit: tall sizes are approximately 2 inches longer in the sleeves & 2 inches taller in the torso.
  • PFAS Free
  • Warranty: Outdoor Vitals Performance Promise

Cleaning: Machine wash cold, use mild detergent, airdry



Detailed Product Overview

Layering Collection: Kinetic

Layering Category: Active Insulation

 

Body-Mapped Hybrid Fleece Technology

The Pursuit Hybrid Fleece is constructed of hybrid fleece fabrics that are configured in a body-mapped position to maximize warmth, breathability, & versatility. 



The high-pile PrimaLoft® Evolve fleece is extra warm, especially when paired with our 30D stretch-woven Nylon.  This Nylon is used as a face fabric, and this combo is designed to cover core areas of your torso to maintain comfortable body temperatures in harsh conditions. 

To balance warm with breathability, we've used a high stretch grid fleece with a smooth outer face in areas like your arms, underarms, & lower torso. This grid fleece stretches more than the high-pile fleece and allows for more ventilation. It's an ideal fabric for dumping excess heat when necessary.

After 2+ years of testing, we've locked in the optimal arrangement for these 2 fleece fabrics to work side by side in keeping you completely comfortable during high exertion activities in cold conditions. 

 

Features

Body-Mapped Hybrid Fabric Construction for optimal temperature regulation & performance

YKK Half Zipper allows for easy on and off and increased venting

Form Following Insulated Hood allows for full range of motion without blocking your vision

Drop Back Hem that keeps you covered whether you are sitting or on the move

Thumb Loops to assist in keeping your sleeves in place during layering

Athletic Cut allows for optimal temperature & moisture management

Subtle Branding & Matte Finish is unobtrusive and gives the hoodie a sleek appearance without drawing too much attention

DWR Treated Nylon face fabric (around your core) provides some wind & precipitation protection, but not so much that is sacrifices breathability

Product Care

Your Pursuit Hybrid Fleece is a high performance piece of gear. It needs some extra attention to keep it performing at the highest level.

Please read through the care instructions below to ensure that you care for it properly:

Before Washing

  • Never wash your jacket in a washing machine that has an agitator.
  • If you cannot follow either of these prior instructions you should hand wash your jacket using the detergent and drying process described below.


The Wash & Dry Process

  1. Use a mild detergent like Dreft (for babies) or Nikwax (for technical gear).
  2. Choose Low Spin or Delicate wash.
  3. Choose Cold Wash & Cold Rinse.
  4. Hang dry until the jacket is completely dry.
  5. Then loft and redistribute your insulation in the dryer by running it for 10 minutes on low or no heat with 3 dryer balls.


For more information on caring for your gear please visit https://outdoorvitals.com/pages/care-guide-faq

 

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Body Mapped For Active Pursuits

When being active on the trail overheating is extremely common. You find yourself stripping off layers, building up sweat and struggling to find a zone of comfort. The Pursuit Hybrid Fleece has mapped fleece layers to find that perfect balance that takes the edge off the wind, keeps key areas of the body warm, and allows the body to exhaust heat as you build it up and move.

All Day Comfort & Temp Regulation

Breathable fabrics that stretch allow for not just more warmth and comfort, but also temperature regulation.

Highly specialized high loft and grid fleeces paired with air-permeable Japanese nylon fabrics can exhaust heat and moisture more efficiently.

Enjoy all-day comfort whether you're hiking high ridges or running in early morning light.

Ultralight & Versatile Design

Ultralight designs often ensure you take them to more places. Compact and light when in the bag and highly functional when on the body, the Pursuit Hybrid Fleece gives you warmth against cold mornings and winds, quick drying materials for when you work up a sweat climbing over that next ridge, and incredible comfort with stretchable, soft materials.

Customer Reviews

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Devin Dailey
Better than the rest!

I have explored many a mid-layers and this piece is amazing. I have been sitting on this piece for awhile, thanks to the EXO crew! I recently tested this in a high-country scout. Weather was cool (high 40s) to low (high 30s), light rain, hail and cold wind. It was perfect. The fit is really nice, feels silky to the touch, layered well over a long sleeve baselayer and fit just fine under a windstopper layer and then puffer, I preferred it as a stand-alone and was kept warm with the hood up and down. The only feature that took getting used to was not having a chest pocket, but I soon got over it and feel like this piece is my favorite for active insulation. I generally run hot and have struggled with other brands, but this truly delivered all-day. I never took it off. Fantastic piece. Highly recommend!

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MConrads
Great Fleece mid layer

I have only been able to use this piece a couple days but am very happy so far. It is very warm and and light and is perfect for replacing another item I had that was lighter and not as warm.

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David Copher
Great Fleece Midlayer

Used this piece for the last 2 weeks hunting elk in Montana. Great for temps from the 20's to the 60's without issue. Body mapped fleece performed perfectly. Durability is excellent, no issues at all after 2 weeks of hard hunting. Sizing is slightly on the small side, glad I sized up to an XL. Highly recommend this piece.

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Jon H
Bomber!

Just spent a week in this on a backcountry hunt. Temperature swings from low 30’s to upper 70’s and was able to wear this all day. Was impressed with the temperature regulation and even the durability busting through brush. Great piece and extremely versatile.

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Ty Zollner
Go To Fleece / Mid Layer

I just spent 5 days in the Trinity Alps back country black tail hunting and this was the mid layer I wore. Hard to explain but it’s warm when it’s cold and helps cool when it starts getting warmer with the breathable fabric around the underside of the arms and mid section. This will be my go to fleece from now on. Well done on this one OV.

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Derek Bartholomew
Warm!

Been using the new fleece for a few weeks and it has exceeded my expectations! It’s unbelievably light while also being super warm! Looking forward to using it in the backcountry this season.

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