Leupold Hibernator Hooded Fleece Jacket

• STORMFLEECE® fabric: combines the quiet feel of fleece with the weather resistance of a softshell, helping the jacket stay warm and less noisy when moving through cover or setting up for a shot.
• Wind-resistant construction: the densely woven fleece helps block cold air, so the jacket remains comfortable as an outer layer in exposed ground and shifting weather.
• Reinforced high-wear areas: added protection at the elbows and forearms improves durability where jackets usually see the most abrasion from brush, packs, and repeated field use.
• Adjustable hood and hem: these features help seal in warmth and reduce drafts, while still letting the jacket fit cleanly over base and mid layers.
• Zippered storage pockets: secure pockets keep small essentials close at hand and reduce the chance of losing gear while walking, climbing, or glassing.

About the Hibernator Series

The Leupold Hibernator Series sits within the company’s Field Wear range as a cold-weather outerwear option built for hunters who need warmth, weather resistance, and quiet movement in the same garment. Rather than using a traditional bulky shell-over-fleece approach, the series is designed around high-pile STORMFLEECE® fabric, which gives it the soft hand and muted sound of fleece while adding the wind resistance and light weather protection more often associated with softshell layers.

That makes the Hibernator concept especially well suited to spot-and-stalk hunting, stand hunting, and general late-season field use where clothing noise and freedom of movement matter as much as insulation. The series focuses on practical durability as well, with reinforcement in high-abrasion zones and an adjustable fit that helps the garment work over layered clothing. In Leupold’s apparel lineup, the Hibernator approach is defined by quiet performance, weather-ready fleece construction, and a field-oriented feature set that supports active hunting rather than casual wear alone.

About the Leupold Hibernator Hooded Fleece Jacket

The Leupold Hibernator Hooded Fleece Jacket is a men’s hunting jacket built for cold, unsettled conditions where a standard fleece may be quiet enough but not protective enough on its own. Its defining feature is the use of STORMFLEECE®, a densely woven high-pile fleece that adds wind resistance and light weather protection without giving up the softer, less disruptive surface hunters often prefer in close-range situations. In practice, that means the jacket works well as an outer layer when temperatures drop and conditions shift between dry cold, light snow, and intermittent drizzle.

The hooded design adds coverage for exposed ground and slow-paced glassing, while the regular fit and long-sleeve cut leave room for layering underneath without making the jacket feel overly bulky. Reinforced sections improve wear resistance in the areas that take the most abuse from brush contact, kneeling, pack straps, and repeated arm movement. The zippered pocket layout keeps essentials secure and easy to reach, which is especially useful when gloves, calls, or a phone need to stay protected but accessible.

Leupold also gives this model practical weather support with a windproof design and a water-shedding finish intended for light precipitation. The result is a fleece jacket that bridges the gap between a quiet insulation layer and a more protective shell, making it a sensible choice for hunters who want fewer layers and less bulk in the field.

About Leupold

Leupold & Volpel was founded in Portland, Oregon, in 1907 by Fred Leupold and Adam Volpel. Over time, the company became closely associated with hunting and shooting optics in the United States, and it introduced its first riflescope, the Plainsman, in 1947. Leupold later developed the Duplex reticle in 1962, a design that became widely recognized among hunters for its practical sight picture.

Today, Leupold & Stevens, Inc. is headquartered in Beaverton, Oregon and remains family-owned. The company develops equipment for hunting, shooting, and outdoor use, with product lines that include riflescopes, red dot sights, binoculars, spotting scopes, rangefinders, and thermal optics. That background in field-oriented gear carries over into its apparel, where the emphasis is on practical function, durability, and designs that support real use outdoors.

Main Features

• Manufacturer: Leupold
• Gender: Men
• Fabric: Fleece
• Fit: Regular
• Sleeve length: Long sleeve
• Hood: Yes
• Special features: Pocket with zipper, Reinforcement, Windproof

Warranty

Leupold provides a 2-year warranty for this jacket. That period suits an item intended for regular outdoor use and covers the product with a clearly stated term.