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Saddle Hunter Midweight Jacket
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SKU: 1023110-263-SM
Overview
Built for mid-season saddle hunting, this jacket is designed around the needs of hunters who spend long hours in a saddle or moving between saddle and treestand setups. Its elevated front pockets are placed for easier access above the bridge of the saddle, while the drop tail adds extra coverage and helps keep the back from riding up. A tree harness port adds versatility for hybrid use, and the smooth polyester forearms are intended to improve clearance during the bow draw.
Why Hunters Choose This Product
Elevated Front
Pockets are positioned above the
Drop Tail
Design adds coverage and helps
Tree Harness
Port supports use for both
Smooth Polyester
Forearms provide increased clearance when
Midweight Construction
Versatile option for mid-season use
Key Features
- Midweight jacket designed for saddle hunters and mid-season use.
- Elevated front pockets are 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 who need elevated front pockets for easier access above the bridge of the saddle.
- Mid-season hunters looking for a versatile jacket suited to changing conditions.
- Hybrid saddle and treestand hunters wanting a jacket with a tree harness port.
- Bowhunters who want smoother forearms for added clearance during the draw.
- Hunters who prefer extended back coverage to help keep the jacket tucked in while seated.
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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| 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 |
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Pros
- Elevated front pockets are positioned above the saddle bridge for easier access.
- Drop tail design adds coverage and helps keep the jacket tucked in.
- Tree harness port supports use for both saddle and treestand hunting.
- Smooth polyester forearms provide increased clearance when drawing a bow.
- Midweight construction offers a versatile option for mid-season use.
Considerations & Trade-offs
- Designed as a midweight mid-season layer, so it may not be the right choice for the coldest late-season conditions or the warmest early-season sits.
- The elevated front pockets are tailored to saddle use, which is helpful in that setup but less relevant if you hunt primarily from the ground or in standard treestands.
- The drop tail adds coverage and helps keep the jacket in place while seated, but it also makes the jacket less minimal than a shorter-cut layer.
- The smooth polyester forearms are intended to improve bow clearance, but that feature is most valuable for archery hunters and may be less important for other methods.
Suggested Comparisons
- Saddle hunting jackets
- Midweight hunting outerwear
- Treestand hunting jackets
- Layering jackets for cool-weather hunts
Suggested Accessories
- Saddle hunting harness
- Base layer top
- Insulating midlayer
- Bow release
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes this jacket different for saddle hunting?
It is designed around saddle hunting needs, with elevated front pockets positioned above the bridge of the saddle for easier access and a drop tail for added coverage while seated in the saddle.
Is this jacket intended only for saddle hunters?
No. The description says it is built for saddle hunters but also includes a tree harness port, making it suitable for both hybrid saddle and treestand hunters.
Does the jacket have features for bow use?
Yes. The long description says the smooth polyester forearms are included to give hunters increased clearance when drawing their bows.
Is this a late-season or mid-season jacket?
This is described as a mid-season option. The product copy says it was developed after the success of the late-season suit to offer more choices throughout the season.
What pocket layout does it use?
The jacket features elevated front pockets, specifically positioned above the bridge of the saddle for easier access. No other pocket details are provided in the source data.