Columbia Women’s Benton Springs Full Zip Fleece Jacket for Warmth and Comfort

You own three fleeces and still reach for none of them — too bulky under a coat, too thin on their own, or shapeless enough that you only wear them at home. The Benton Springs Full Zip is Columbia's answer to that exact problem: a mid-weight fleece with a slim, active cut that slides under a shell without bunching at the shoulders. It's built for women who layer daily — school runs, dog walks, cold offices, fall hikes — and want one piece that covers all of them. The honest trade-off: it's a mid-layer, not a winter coat, and the slim cut means you should size up if you want room for a thick sweater underneath.