The right shooting jacket can transform your day in the field
The right shooting jacket can transform your day in the field. Today’s leading manufacturers pour enormous resources into cutting-edge technology, delivering coats that are simultaneously waterproof, windproof, breathable and lightweight. The marketplace brims with choices, from traditional tweeds with modern technical linings to space-age synthetics that wouldn’t look out of place on Everest. The challenge lies not in finding a good shooting coat, but in identifying the perfect one for your specific needs, budget and shooting style. Here, we’ve done the hard work for you, analysing six high-end options side by side.
Waterproof rating: 100% waterproof
Fabric: 50% cotton and 50% polyester exterior, 100% nylon lining
Hood: Detachable, adjustable hood with wired peak
Sizes: XS-2XL
Weight (medium): 2kg
USP: It combines British craftsmanship with durable, 100% waterproof fabric and practical features like large cartridge pockets, fleece-lined hand-warmer pockets and a detachable, wind-resistant hood. Designed specifically for the field, it offers superior weather protection, ample storage and comfort in harsh outdoor conditions.
Country of manufacturer: Great Britain
Colour: Green base tweed with a subtle check in orange and teal
Waterproofing: Waterproof drop liner
Fabric: 100% pure new wool woven into medium weight Scottish tweed
Hood: No
Sizes: S-3XL
Weight (medium): 1.6kg
USP: With practicality at the fore, this coat has slanted hand warming pockets containing pin back straps for easy access to your cartridge pockets. A high collar and storm cuffs to stop the weather from affecting your day and an action-back for ease of movement, all trimmed in luxurious Alcantara. Plus, if you sign up to The Explora Club to receive 10% off and complimentary delivery
Country of manufacturer: England
Colour: Ivy
Waterproofing: GORE-TEX drop liner
Fabric: 60% nylon, 40% polyester
Hood: No
Sizes: S-3XL
Weight (medium): 1.2kg
USP: Machine washable, this shooting jacket is designed for the ultimate shelter when shooting in harsh weather with all the functionality needed including storage freedom of movement and comfort allowing you to get the most of out of your day.
Country of manufacturer: Poland
Colour: Walnut
Waterproofing: Weatherproof against strong wind and showerproof
Fabric: Tightly woven and breathable coated cotton, ethically sourced and supplied by a renowned Scottish fabric manufacturer
Weight (medium): 1.9kg
Hood: Yes, detachable
Sizes: S-3XL
USP: Perfect for walked-up shoots, this shooting jacket also features a zipped game pocket and action back for ease of swing. Removable fleece gilet, elasticated storm cuffs with thumb hole, detachable and adjustable hood with flexible metal brim peak, and fleece lined hand warmers with inverted pleats to keep moisture out. It has internal shoulder braces/straps so that you can take the coat off your shoulders and still have it attached to you.
Country of manufacturer: England
Waterproof rating: The Balmoral jacket is 100% wool tweed, therefore the natural elements of the fabric create a natural warmth and resilience against all elements.
Fabric: 100% wool from Lovat Mill, Scotland
Sizes: 6-16
USP: The Balmoral jacket is 100% wool tweed, therefore the natural elements of the fabric create a natural warmth and resilience against all elements. This jacket has additional internal linings, and additional Alcantara trims on the elbows, collar, and shoulders for added durability. The back of the jacket has a pleat detail created for additional movement as well as being a stylish feature. The jacket has two front pockets.
Country of manufacturer: Portugal
Colour: Moss Green
Waterproofing: The membrane is a hydrophilic compact membrane which is waterproof, windproof and breathable.
Fabric: 63% cationic dyeable polyester, 37% recycled polyester
Hood: a detachable main outer hood and a detachable separate mosquito hood
Sizes: S-5XL
Weight (medium): 1kg
USP: Includes a combination of technical features to keep you dry and comfortable – including centralised back action and a drop seat detail to keep you dry when seated on wet surfaces.
Country of manufacturer: Portugal
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