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BALDER 1/2 ZIP
$69.99
List Price: $199.99
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SKU: balder-1-2-zip
Overview
Built for active hunts in mild conditions, this mid-layer is designed to provide just enough insulation without adding unnecessary bulk. Its PrimaLoft Active Evolve insulation is intended to help hold warmth when needed while allowing excess heat to move out during periods of higher activity. That makes it a practical choice for hunters who need a versatile layer for changing effort levels and temperatures in the field.
Why Hunters Choose the Badlands
Mid-layer Design
Fits active hunt layering systems
Primaloft Active
Evolve insulation adds light warmth
Mild-weather Hunting
Conditions
Helps Retain
Heat when needed
Helps Dump
Excess heat during activity
Key Features
- Mid-layer jacket from Badlands' Active Hunter Series
- Half-zip design for easy temperature adjustment
- Uses PrimaLoft Active Evolve insulation
- Built for mild-weather active hunt situations
- Designed to retain heat when needed and dump it when not
Best Used For
- Mild-weather active hunts where light insulation is enough without overheating
- Hunters needing a mid-layer that retains heat during stops and releases it during movement
- Layering under outerwear for active days in changing temperatures
- Users wanting a jacket suited to moderate conditions, not deep-cold insulation
Specifications
| Insulation | PrimaLoft Active Evolve insulation |
|---|---|
| Long Description | The mid-layer of Badlands' Active Hunter Series, the Balder 1/2-Zip Jacket is perfect for those mild-weather days when just a little bit of PrimaLoft Active Evolve insulation is all you need. Retaining heat when you need it and dumping it when you don't, the Balder is for mild-weather active hunt situations. |
| Product Type | Mid-layer jacket |
| Series | Active Hunter Series |
| Short Description | The mid-layer of Badlands' Active Hunter Series, the Balder 1/2-Zip Jacket is... |
| Use Case | Active hunt situations |
| Weather Suitability | Mild-weather |
Pros
- Mid-layer design fits active hunt layering systems
- PrimaLoft Active Evolve insulation adds light warmth
- Designed for mild-weather hunting conditions
- Helps retain heat when needed
- Helps dump excess heat during activity
Considerations & Trade-offs
- Designed for mild-weather active hunts, so it may not provide enough insulation for colder conditions on its own.
- The 1/2-zip format offers easy temperature control, but it is not a full-coverage closure.
- Its role as a mid-layer means it is intended to work within a layering system rather than serve as a standalone outer piece.
Suggested Comparisons
- Lightweight insulated mid-layer jacket
- Fleece mid-layer
- Softshell hunting jacket
- Uninsulated active hunting layer
Suggested Accessories
- Lightweight base layer
- Hunting gloves
- Beanie
- Packable rain shell
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of hunting conditions is the Balder 1/2 Zip designed for?
It is described as a mid-layer for Badlands' Active Hunter Series, intended for mild-weather active hunt situations.
Does the Balder 1/2 Zip use insulation?
Yes. The long description says it uses a little bit of PrimaLoft Active Evolve insulation.
Is this jacket meant for cold-weather use?
The provided description emphasizes mild-weather use rather than cold-weather conditions.
What is the main purpose of this mid-layer?
According to the description, it is designed to retain heat when needed and dump it when not needed during active hunting.
What brand is the Balder 1/2 Zip from?
It is a Badlands product.