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VENTURE JACKET
$349.99
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SKU: venture-jacket
Overview
Built for long days when cold rain and steady movement are part of the hunt, this jacket focuses on keeping you covered without adding unnecessary noise. Its brimmed hood, cuff closures, and chin guard are aimed at making wet conditions more manageable, while the deep chest pocket with rangefinder lanyard keeps an important tool close at hand. The microsuede exterior is described as quiet and fully waterproof, and the compression sleeves are designed to stay clear of a bowstring at full draw. It is a purpose-driven layer for hunters who need weather protection and practical storage in the field.
Why Hunters Choose the Badlands
Brimmed Hood,
Cuff closures, and chin guard
Quiet 100%
Waterproof microsuede supports stealth in
Super-deep Chest
Pocket includes a rangefinder lanyard
Compression Sleeves
Are designed not to interfere
Built Hunting-specific
Hunting-specific details for demanding weather
Key Features
- Brimmed hood, cuff closures, and chin guard for added coverage in cold, wet conditions.
- Quiet, 100% waterproof microsuede construction.
- Super-deep chest pocket with rangefinder lanyard.
- Compression sleeves designed not to interfere with your bowstring.
- Built for long days in cold, wet weather.
Best Used For
- Hunters facing long, cold, wet days who need full waterproof coverage
- Bowhunters who want sleeves that stay clear of the bowstring
- Users needing a quiet jacket for close-range hunting situations
- Hunters who value a deep chest pocket with a rangefinder lanyard
Specifications
| Bowstring Compatibility | Won't interfere with bowstring |
|---|---|
| Brimmed Hood | Yes |
| Chest Pocket | super-deep chest pocket |
| Chin Guard | Yes |
| Compression Sleeves | Yes |
| Cuff Closures | Yes |
| Material | microsuede |
| Rangefinder Lanyard | Yes |
| Waterproof | 100% waterproof |
Pros
- Brimmed hood, cuff closures, and chin guard help on long cold, wet days.
- Quiet 100% waterproof microsuede supports stealth in the field.
- Super-deep chest pocket includes a rangefinder lanyard.
- Compression sleeves are designed not to interfere with your bowstring.
- Built with hunting-specific details for demanding weather conditions.
Considerations & Trade-offs
- Built around a fully waterproof design, so it is aimed at wet-weather use rather than warm, highly breathable conditions.
- The brimmed hood, cuff closures, and chin guard add protection, but they also make this a more feature-rich jacket than a minimal outer layer.
- The super-deep chest pocket and rangefinder lanyard are useful hunting details, though they add a specific carry setup that may not suit every user.
- Compression sleeves are designed to stay clear of a bowstring, which is helpful for archery hunting but may be more specialized than some hunters need.
Suggested Comparisons
- Waterproof hunting jacket
- Softshell hunting jacket
- Insulated hunting jacket
- Rain gear
Suggested Accessories
- Rangefinder
- Base layer
- Gloves
- Rain pants
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Venture Jacket waterproof for wet weather hunts?
Yes. The long description says the Venture Jacket uses a 100% waterproof microsuede.
Does this jacket have features that help in cold, wet conditions?
Yes. The listed features include a brimmed hood, cuff closures, and a chin guard, all described as helping make long, cold, wet days more bearable.
Is the jacket designed to stay quiet in the field?
The description says it uses a quiet 100% waterproof microsuede. No further noise-performance details are provided.
Does it have storage for hunting gear like a rangefinder?
Yes. It includes a super-deep chest pocket with a rangefinder lanyard.
Will the sleeves interfere with bow use?
The description says the jacket has compression sleeves that won't interfere with your bowstring when the moment of truth arrives.