Columbia fleece jackets are solid, and this one is no exception.

Lightweight, warm, water shedding and comfortable, this is our go-to lightweight jacket. Perfect for cool mornings and small enough to be stuffed in the backpack at school when it gets too warm (which means it usually comes home!)

We just got this jacket, so longevity for this one is unknown, but past Columbia fleece jackets have held up to kid rough and tumble, stayed together through the washer and dryer, and resisted the "pilling" so common in other, more cheaply made fleece jackets.

The material feels appropriately hefty without being heavy, and the workmanship (stitching, zippers) seems to match the previous standard.

The 6/7 is big - closer to a 7 than a 6, but I'm confident that means we'll get a few years of wear out of it.

In all, I'd strongly recommend this jacket, especially at this price.