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

When we reviewed the Patagonia R1 CrossStrata Hoody last year ... the brand has harnessed the super powers of Polartec Power Grid fleece fabric (the same stuff used in the awesome North Face ...

If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. The Patagonia Classic Retro-X Fleece Vest is now on sale for just $111 at Patagonia, a rare 30% discount on its full price of $159.

Coming next fall, Patagonia's R2 Tech Fleece is designed for all-day affairs on the water with a grid-fleece interior for warmth and comfort that pairs nicely with abrasion resistance and water ...