Columbia Fast Trek III Half Zip New Fleece - Rain Forest

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22.07.2026

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A soft-to-the-touch fleece jumper made from warm material, very comfortable to wear. The zip at the neck doesn’t chafe or irritate the skin. The fit is well-tailored and ideal for walks. I can recommend it with full confidence.

The fleece is exceptionally warm and pleasant to the touch, I am very pleased with the attractive price. The front pocket is practical, and the size matches the description. The only drawback is the lack of a drawstring at the bottom.

This fleece is very warm – it works great as outerwear in autumn and in winter it serves as an extra layer under a jacket. The material is high quality, soft and durable.

A fleece with a simple cut and a nice green colour, made from good quality material. After several washes, there are no signs of pilling. It works great on cooler days.

The fleece is simple, excellently made (the seams are flawless, no loose threads, typical Columbia quality). The colour is more of a cool graphite than black, which I actually consider an advantage. As for the size, I am 180 cm tall and weigh 70 kg, and size M is perfect – it's a fleece for everyday use or hiking, not a tight fit for running. The only downside is a very intense factory smell upon opening (a familiar smell of machine oil and metal shavings, which some may even find pleasant, but it’s very strong). I haven't encountered such an aroma in new clothing for a long time, but after a few hours of airing out, the situation improves. After washing, the smell should disappear completely.

The delivery was lightning fast, for which I would award 5 stars. The fleece itself is fine, the only downside is that the sizing is too large – at 178 cm tall and weighing about 73 kg, I took an M and it turned out loose. Usually I don’t buy size S, but in this case it probably would have been better. However, it’s not a big problem, I am keeping the fleece.