Men's Mountain Hiking Fleece Forclaz 500

Nice warm jumper. As with all Decathlon garments, I really like the fit, and I like the fact that there is slightly less insulation under the arms, which helps to maintain a good body temperature. This is quite a nice colour as well, not really bright red, but a kind of burnt orangey-red.

Ordered an XL after seeing others comments. The size guide says XL is 120/123 cm, i measured the chest on the XL delivered but it came in at approx 110cm, more like an M/L than an XL Needless to say i couldn't even get my arms in let alone do it up. Would recommend getting 2 sizes larger.

I was looking for a reasonably priced jacket for chilly nights when camping. This was found in the best sport/outdoor shop around

I have to agree with Moorlandboy that the sizing is out. In my case I bought my usual Large size. I could hardly get my sleeves in the arms - with a jumper on it was impossible, with just a shirt on I had to hold my shirt cuffs to stop the sleeves rucking up - and my arms are pretty skinny! Apart from this the styling was nice and the quality looked fine for such a bargain price. I have returned the large and ordered in XXL - fingers crossed this will fit.

This is my second one. First one lasted two well worn years. I will be buying more!

If you are going to buy this then get at least a size if not 2 sizes larger than you would normally buy. Bought a medium (my usual size) and it hardly fits even without any other layers. With other layers underneath I can't even get it on. Will have to return.

I originally had a micro fleece. 200g verison but needed a warmer one for winter. This solved my problem for the most part. I could really do with the thicker one for the really cold days (-2 and below feel). This works in the temperature they advise and is of great quality.

Perfect

In the short time I have worn this product I have been pleased by the quality feel of the fleece. Will it pil? Time will tell. I purchased an XL(UK) the body fit is excellent with a good length sleeve, which have a wrist gusset, nice touch. The price is very competitive, compared to similar products I looked at. Being 6 foot tall I feel it could be a bit longer in length, but overall I am very pleased with the Forclaz 500.

Nice

such a nonsense design flaw - pockets are not safe, too shallow, you need to zip up the side pockets all the time to safeguard your belongings, for this price not a good buy expected from Decathlon otherwise not a very bad jacket.

Ideal for low mountain summer hikes. Typical May/Aug in the hills