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Women's Forefront Jacket
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SKU: 1721010-238-SM
Overview
Built for early sits and changing conditions, this jacket offers a balanced layer of warmth and breathability for time in the stand. Its brushed outer shell is DWR treated to help keep noise down and shed light rain, while the micro-fleece interior adds soft insulation against the cold. The result is a practical option for hunters who want comfort before daylight without feeling overbuilt once the day warms up.
Why Hunters Choose This Product
Warmth Pre-dawn
Hours without feeling overly heavy
Breathable Design
Helps prevent overheating during active
Brushed Outer
Shell is DWR treated to
Quiet Outer
Shell supports low-noise movement in
Micro-fleece Liner
Adds soft comfort and insulation
Key Features
- Provides warmth for pre-dawn hours while maintaining breathability in the stand.
- Brushed outer shell is DWR treated to help shed light rain.
- Quiet outer fabric supports low-noise movement in the field.
- Micro-fleece liner adds soft comfort and insulation from the cold.
- Compatible with ScentLok OZ ozone generators for refreshing carbon clothing before hunts.
Best Used For
- Pre-dawn stand hunts where light warmth and quiet movement matter most
- Cool-weather hunters needing breathable insulation during long sits
- Wet-weather outings where a DWR-treated outer shell helps shed light rain
- Hunters who prefer a soft, brushed jacket for low-noise layering
- Women seeking a field jacket for early-season mornings and changing temperatures
Specifications
| Breathability | Enough breathability to keep the sun from baking you in the stand |
|---|---|
| Dwr Treatment | Yes |
| Insulation | Provides insulation from the cold |
| Liner | Micro-fleece liner |
| Liner Comfort | Comfortable, soft |
| Noise | Deadly quiet |
| Outer Shell | Brushed outer shell |
| Ozone Compatibility | Use ScentLok OZ ozone generators to clean and refresh carbon clothing before hunts |
| Ozone Generator Description | Designed to emit a powerful stream of ozone molecules to virtually eliminate all types of odors and bacteria as well as reduce viruses |
| Rain Protection | Shed light rain |
| Warmth | Enough warmth for the pre-dawn hours |
Pros
- Provides warmth for pre-dawn hours without feeling overly heavy in the stand
- Breathable design helps prevent overheating during active hunts
- Brushed outer shell is DWR treated to shed light rain
- Quiet outer shell supports low-noise movement in the field
- Micro-fleece liner adds soft comfort and insulation from the cold
Considerations & Trade-offs
- Warmth is aimed at pre-dawn conditions, so it may be less suited to colder sits without additional layers.
- The DWR-treated brushed shell is described as shedding light rain, not providing full wet-weather protection.
- The micro-fleece liner adds insulation and comfort, but it also means the jacket is built with warmth in mind rather than maximum packability.
- ScentLok OZ ozone generator compatibility is mentioned separately and is not part of the jacket itself.
Suggested Comparisons
- Women's hunting jackets
- Lightweight insulated hunting jackets
- Quiet outerwear for stand hunting
- Rain-resistant hunting layers
Suggested Accessories
- Base layer
- Insulating midlayer
- Rain shell
- Hunting gloves
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Women's Forefront Jacket meant for early-morning hunts or warmer daytime sits?
The description says it provides enough warmth for the pre-dawn hours while still maintaining enough breathability to help keep you from getting too hot in the stand.
Does this jacket help with noise in the field?
Yes. The outer shell is described as brushed and DWR treated to be deadly quiet, which is useful when you want to minimize noise during a hunt.
Will the jacket handle light rain?
The product description says the DWR-treated outer shell is designed to shed light rain. It does not claim waterproof protection.
What kind of insulation or lining does it have?
It has a micro-fleece liner that is described as comfortable, soft, and insulating against the cold.
Does the product include scent-control or ozone features?
The description mentions using ScentLok OZ ozone generators to clean and refresh carbon clothing before hunts, but it does not state that the jacket itself includes an ozone generator.