Is the Steens Mountain warm enough on its own?

For mild cool weather, yes. In wind, rain or real cold it works best as a midlayer under a shell or heavier jacket.

How does it fit compared with other Columbia jackets?

It has a loose, straight cut and runs large. Many owners go one size down for a closer fit, especially if layering over a t-shirt only.

Neither. The polyester fleece breathes and insulates but lets wind through and soaks up light rain.

Machine wash at 30 degrees and tumble dry low or hang dry. Avoid fabric softener, which mats the fleece.

Yes, two zippered hand pockets. There is no chest pocket.

Yes as a midlayer. Wear it under a waterproof shell for exposed trails, since it offers no weather protection itself.

2 stores we checked sell it, including Columbia, Zappos.

At Zappos, for $45.50, as of our latest check.

$45.50at ZapposChecked 17 h ago

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