Thread: Hunters Element Halo Jacket quick review

Have given the jacket a decent workout the week before last. I love my old Swazi Thar anorak but it does get heavy when wet and takes a long time to dry out. It’s now a drive/fly in coat or when very cold like Thar hunting. I hate getting hot so don’t wear a raincoat that often when actually huntint and to be honest if it’s really wet the rustling noise isn’t an issue for me. Tried a Stoney Creek Stowit but didn’t like the shape, length or hood so passed it on to my son. Then I got the Halo after seeing a mate get one. It looked very good for the price and so I have been carrying it but not using it other than around town.

Anyway it performed pretty good. Still gets hot quickly but without pit zips but I think any coat will struggle to breathe when climbing/moving and zips add weight and let water in. Shape was good, kept most rain out and once back to camp it dried out quickly. The only improvement I would make is some shoulder grip to help keep the sling from sliding off so easily. For the Sale price they are excellent value and adds safety as you tend to not worry about taking it and it might save your life.

Not sure about durability but if you mainly carry it in the pack like me I’m sure it will last a few years.