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NICE :)

Hybrid isn't fully seam sealed. Just on the sleeves (Which it wouldn't have as a vest) and it would still be good to have the DWR fabric to shed water. I was thinking of getting a cheap army surplus...

Be interested to know what the quality is like, I had been looking at their vests. I reckon a Vest with exact same design, pockets, etc as my Stoney Creek Hybrid jacket would be sweet. Wish they'd...

Issue with my XTR was exactly the same, massive heat build up, even with it completely open, front zipper and heat dumps. Then it got very wet from sweat, then it rained and the outer layer wetted...

Looks cool mate. :)

So my final set-up is a Stoney Creek Hybrid - Comfortable, looks well made, nice pockets etc. Have worn it on one trip so far and seemed to work well. I was a bit sweaty in it, but once it started...

Think that may be what happened with the Hunter's Element jacket, DWR not applied properly, it wetted out and didn't breathe (also that wet outer becomes like a heat exchange).

Just sold one of these I bought new in Auckland. It seemed a bit hopeless after wearing it for about 3 times. was good the first time. But yes they are very cheap. My mate has an Event jacket he...

Having looked at a lot of the Stoney Creek stuff, I have to say it seems really well put together. I've talked to a few people who own Stoney Creek gear and they all rave about their jackets etc. I'm...

Actually it was guys from Hunting and Fishing that were straight up with me.

Additional thoughts: It seems from most of the replies on here, as well as a number of sales people I've spoken to, that these do-all stalking/hunting jackets are crap and don't really do the job...

Looks like I'm getting my money back. Hamills turned the Hunters Element Jacket around super fast and contacted me super quick with a replacement. No word on what the issue was with the original...

Hey you write for the magazines don't you? I've read your articles and love your writing. I particularly love the fact you discuss things some of the boys might be too macho to discuss. Of note was...

Some great replies here, keep em coming. Seems like the ground swell is against hunting jackets. Wish I'd known. Seems like there are a few different approaches, and I just need to figure which will...

I'm a bit stuck as to what jacket to try next. I seem to have super bad luck with rain coats / hunting jackets. :oh noes:

I've got an Hunters Element XTR jacket and I had a top of the line...