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Saddle Hunter Midweight Jacket
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SKU: 1023110
Overview
Built for mid-season saddle hunting, this jacket is designed around the way hunters actually move and access gear while in the saddle. Elevated front pockets are placed above the bridge for easier reach, while the drop tail adds extra coverage and helps keep the back of the jacket from riding up. A tree harness port expands its use for hybrid saddle and treestand setups, and the smooth polyester forearms are intended to provide added clearance when drawing a bow.
Why Hunters Choose This Product
Elevated Front
Pockets are positioned above the
Drop Tail
Design adds extended coverage and
Tree Harness
Port supports use for both
Smooth Polyester
Forearms provide added clearance when
Midweight Design
Versatile option for mid-season use
Key Features
- Midweight jacket designed for saddle hunters and mid-season use.
- Elevated front pockets positioned above the saddle bridge for easier access.
- Drop tail adds extended coverage and helps keep the jacket tucked.
- Includes a tree harness port for hybrid saddle and treestand setups.
- Smooth polyester forearms provide increased clearance when drawing a bow.
Best Used For
- Saddle hunters needing elevated pocket access above the bridge for easier gear reach.
- Hybrid saddle and treestand hunters wanting one jacket for mid-season use.
- Bowhunters who want smoother forearms for added clearance during the draw.
- Hunters seeking extended back coverage to help keep the jacket tucked in the saddle.
Specifications
| Long Description | Admit it, standard pocket positioning in clothing just doesn't work for saddle hunters. Drawing on John Eberhart's extensive saddle hunting expertise and ScentLok's wealth of apparel knowledge, we developed the Saddle Hunter Series. Following the success of our late-season suit, we aimed to introduce a mid-season option, offering saddle hunters a versatile suit with more choices throughout the season.The Saddle Hunter midweight jacket features elevated front pockets, strategically positioned above the bridge of your saddle for easy access. With the addition of a drop tail, you'll enjoy extended coverage, ensuring warmth and preventing the back of your jacket from coming untucked while in the saddle. Enhancing the suit's versatility for both hybrid saddle and treestand hunters, we included a tree harness port. Moreover, the smooth polyester forearms give hunters increased clearance when drawing their bows |
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| Product Category | Jacket |
| Product Subcategory | Midweight Jacket |
| Short Description | Admit it, standard pocket positioning in clothing just doesn't work for saddle hunters. Drawing on John Eberhart's extensive saddle hunting expertise and ScentLok's wealth of apparel knowledge, we developed the Saddle Hunter Series. Following the success of our late-season suit, we aimed to introduce a mid-season option, offering saddle hunters a versatile suit with more choices throughout the season.The Saddle Hunter midweight jacket features elevated front pockets, strategically positioned abo |
Pros
- Elevated front pockets are positioned above the saddle bridge for easier access.
- Drop tail design adds extended coverage and helps keep the jacket tucked.
- Tree harness port supports use for both saddle and treestand hunting.
- Smooth polyester forearms provide added clearance when drawing a bow.
- Midweight design offers a versatile option for mid-season use.
Considerations & Trade-offs
- Designed as a midweight mid-season option, so it may not be the right choice for the coldest late-season conditions.
- The elevated front pockets are tailored to saddle use, which is useful in the saddle but may feel less conventional for everyday hunting wear.
- The drop tail adds coverage and helps keep the jacket tucked, but that extra length may be more than some hunters want in a lighter, more mobile layer.
- The tree harness port and saddle-specific layout add versatility, though they make this a more specialized jacket than a general-purpose hunting outer layer.
Suggested Comparisons
- Midweight hunting jacket
- Saddle hunting outerwear
- Treestand hunting jacket
- Layering jacket for mid-season hunts
Suggested Accessories
- Saddle hunting harness
- Layering base layer
- Insulated gloves
- Tree stand safety harness
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes this jacket suited to saddle hunting specifically?
The jacket is designed around saddle hunting needs, with elevated front pockets positioned above the bridge of your saddle for easier access and a drop tail for added coverage while seated in the saddle.
What makes this jacket suited to saddle hunting specifically?
The jacket is designed around saddle hunting needs, with elevated front pockets positioned above the bridge of your saddle for easier access and a drop tail for added coverage while seated in the saddle.
Does this jacket work for treestand hunting too?
Yes. The long description says it was built for versatility for both hybrid saddle and treestand hunters, and it includes a tree harness port.
Does this jacket work for treestand hunting too?
Yes. The long description says it was built for versatility for both hybrid saddle and treestand hunters, and it includes a tree harness port.
What season is this jacket intended for?
It is described as a midweight, mid-season option in the Saddle Hunter Series.
What season is this jacket intended for?
It is described as a midweight, mid-season option in the Saddle Hunter Series.
Are there any features that help with bow use?
Yes. The description says the smooth polyester forearms are included to give hunters increased clearance when drawing their bows.
Are there any features that help with bow use?
Yes. The description says the smooth polyester forearms are included to give hunters increased clearance when drawing their bows.
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