Hunting Jackets and Boots
Selecting appropriate jacket and boots is crucial to any hunt’s success, be it whitetail hunting in Colorado’s high country or calling Osceola turkeys on Florida hardwood swamp. Your gear must match both the hunt itself and weather conditions.
This waxed canvas hunting jacket from LL Bean features classic hunting features such as corduroy lined collars and snap-on flaps for front zip and waist pockets – plus, it can even be machine-washed! Plus: you’re guaranteed satisfaction.
Axis Thermal Jacket
With M12 REDLITHIUM battery technology powering its heating elements, this jacket quickly heats up for comfortable wear. Controls discreetly located on the left side allow you to control five heating elements across chest, back and shoulders – plus there’s even an adjustable pass-thru pocket so batteries can be placed either front or back depending on your situation!
The Axis Thermal Jacket features a Gore-Tex Infinium membrane on quilted insulated pockets to offer optimal protection from cold and wind. Additionally, its outer shell boasts rugged yet soft-touch PFC-free hexagonal ripstop water resistant fabric with bold contrast zippers for enhanced functionality and full mesh lining for ventilation and breathability.
This jacket is an ideal solution for active hunters and late season conditions. It serves as an effective mid layer, feels well made and doesn’t clunk like other heated jackets we tested – not to mention its battery pack being less visible than some of its rivals.
Chugach TR Jacket
The Chugach TR Jacket is an unsupported backcountry hunter’s waterproof rain gear system designed for demanding terrain and maximum gear weight savings. Combining Torain’s 3-layer waterproof/breathable Dermizax HDM waterproof/breathable membrane, spandex-free Primeflex face fabric, and circular knit backer provide hunters with high performance yet packable rain protection.
KUIU’s approach to designing rain jackets involves the elimination of seams whenever possible in order to minimize failure points, add durability and decrease overall garment weight. This approach was taken when creating their Chugach TR jacket; featuring seamless shoulders for comfort when carrying a backpack as well as strategically-placed cuff tabs to avoid bulk on inner forearms, plus zippered hand pockets accessible when worn with a backpack hip belt.
The pant also uses this zero seam approach, and its primary difference lies in the fit compared to its NX counterpart: TR pants fit more loosely around the chest and armpit areas and have an approximately 2″ higher front hem than their NX counterpart.
Granite Series Boots
These boots offer style and durability for outdoor workers. Their steel safety toe and nonmetallic shank offer protection in harsh environments, while the slip resistant AeroGrip outsole provides stability on hikes or work shifts.
These waterproof Columbia Granite Ridge boots come with different insulation levels and feature Omni-Grip non-marking traction rubber outsoles, providing optimal stability and firm grip with every step taken.
These boots are an outstanding all-purpose hunting boot in Alaska for hunting moose, Dall’s sheep and elk. They provide ample support in rough terrain hunting environments while being lightweight enough to allow sidehilling. Comfort was immediate upon first use with no break in period necessary; furthermore these all-leather boots proved very lightweight in comparison with similar all-leather ones that I have worn.
Extreme 13 Boots
Work boot models designed to keep feet warm in frigid, snowy conditions are ubiquitous, with our testing finding the Baffin Impact the warmest among them – boasting removable liner and fixed insulation, along with its 9-inch leather/nylon upper with RefrigiWear sole and anti-slip RefrigiWear sole. Furthermore, it conforms to ASTM/CSA composite safety toe and puncture resistant plate standards while offering an innovative lacing system using lightweight BOA M4 dials that adjust fit to make it a worthy addition in our testing.
Ugg Butte boots provide less warmth but still keep feet dry in temperatures above freezing, while style-minded individuals might prefer something like the Sorel Buxton Lace with its sleek low-bulk design for shoveling driveways or wearing with snow pants during apres activities.