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Hardscrabble Jacket | Skre Gear

Hardscrabble Jacket

$199.99
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Best-selling water-resistant soft-shell jacket for all-season hunting.

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Performance

BEST SEASON USED FOR:

Early Mid
WARMTH 6/10
BREATHABILITY 6/10
WATER RESISTANCE 8/10
WIND RESISTANCE 8/10
QUIET 8/10
Features
Fabric Details
  • MTN-X2 Soft Shell Face Fabric
  • 100% Polyester
  • Microfleece Liner
Product Features
  • Athletic Fit
  • Dual Ventilation Pit Zippers
  • Anatomically Positioned Chest and Pocket Zippers
  • Ultra-Quiet
  • Dual Waist Cord Locks
  • Fully Adjustable Storm Hood
  • Wind Resistant
Special Technology
  • Teflon Shield+ DWR for Water Repellant
  • YKK Zippers

Weight: 1 lb 11 oz

Description

Experience unmatched protection and stealth with Skre's best-selling hunting jacket, a masterpiece of outdoor engineering. The jacket's rugged yet soft exterior shell withstands harsh conditions while the micro-fleece interior delivers exceptional warmth and all-day comfort. Designed for the serious hunter, the Hardscrabble Jacket perfectly balances durability and mobility, keeping you concealed and protected from the elements without restricting your movement. Its sophisticated blend of performance materials ensures you stay focused on the hunt rather than fighting the weather, making it the trusted choice of hunters who demand the best from their gear.

CARE & MAINTENANCE

Machine wash in warm water with like colors.

Hang or tumble dry on low or no heat.

Use unscented detergent.

DO NOT use fabric softeners or bleach.

If the garment is heavily soiled, pre-soak it in unscented detergent for a few hours before washing.

Overall rating: 4.742149 / 5 from 1210 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

The Hardscrabble Jacket by Skre offers exceptional protection and comfort for serious hunters. Its rugged yet soft exterior shell and warm micro-fleece interior make it suitable for all seasons. Customers praise its high-quality materials, perfect fit, and versatile design, though some suggest ordering a size up.

Summary topics

  • Product Quality (18%): Many customers remarked that the quality of the product is great, with some even describing it as excellent.
  • Hood Functionality (3%): Customers expressed satisfaction with the hood, mentioning its functionality, visibility, and practicality.
  • Pocket Design (5%): Customers expressed appreciation for the abundance of pockets, with many stating that they are spacious and well-placed.
  • Hunting Suitability (5%): It was observed by customers that the jacket is great for both warm and cold hunts, making it perfect for various outdoor activities.
  • Product Fit (28%): Many customers expressed appreciation for the fit of the product, with multiple reviews mentioning a perfect fit.

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Review highlights

  • "Nice fit , quality and shipping was fast" — Francis
  • "Love the material, pockets, zip pits, hood, and harness opening." — Joseph M.
  • "Love the pocket and zipper placement, micro fleece lining, hood, and pit vents." — Jared N.

Reviews

Hardscrabble jacket - Skre

"Got this as part of an order to try Skre out. Overall very impressed. It’s quiet, comfortable, and has plenty of utility. The jacket serves well on its own during the cooler times or layers well when the temps drop further. They really nailed the fit so it’s comfortable both on its own or layed over other gear without suffering a baggy or tight feel. Pocket layout is great and the zipper pulls are built to actually stay attached(unlike other brands). Overall 10/10 and have already made another order to fill out more of the closet."

— John L. (5/5)

Perfect Colorado 2nd Rifle Layer

"I am 6'3" and 215 lbs - purchased an XL to leave room for the other layers. Fits great even without several layers on beneath. The DWR on this is fantastic - it rained and snowed for 4 days during my 2nd Rifle hunt out on the Western Slope. Alternating between this and my shell ensured that I kept warm and dry. Even on steep ascents I did not find myself swimming in a cascading pool of sweat while wearing this jacket if I vented properly. Well done on another quality piece Skre team!"

— David B. (5/5)

Love the jacket

"Great quality jacket, very well made happy with my purchase. Im 6'2" 190lbs fit. I typically wear XL but I went with 2XL, sleeves are kinda long but I can layer underneath very well. Perfect for the fall weather in NewBrunswick."

— Ryan F. (5/5)

"I don’t think SKRE has a Customer Service Department. I had a jacket sent to me I never ordered. The order I made was too small and I wanted an exchange but they won’t respond to emails. When I try to make a return through the site it doesn’t even show that my order exists. So I have about $300 worth of clothing I don’t want and can’t wear. No more SKRE gear for me."

— Erich (1/5)

Just what I was looking for

"Great jacket. The first one I got (hard scrabble slate grey)was a Large (I'm 6' 175lbs) found it was to tight when I wore a hoodie under it. So I emailed swapped it out for a X Large and the jacket fits great. Great customer service. Great jacket for wearing at the Ri k while watching the kid play hockey and of course great for outdoors in the bush! Highly recommended."

— Darryl B. (5/5)

Hardscrabble Jacket- Colorado

"This jacket is perfect for mid to late fall hunts, recently returned from Colorado and used this jacket during an early morning hunt during light to moderate rain. Held up nicely and kept me dryer the expected. I would not recommend wearing it if hiking long distances between 50-70 degrees, it gets a bit too warm for my liking . Over all, great quality and zero regrets."

— Eric B. (5/5)

Just perfect!

"This jacket is windproof and waterproof, and it does a great job keeping you protected in bad weather. It has lots of storage, great ventilation, and the hood is extremely comfortable and well-designed. Everything feels well thought out and practical."

— Xavier (5/5)

Great jacket

"Love the fit of this jacket. Wish the arm pocket was a bit bigger to accommodate a phone or gps. Even an elasticize opening pocket so there isn’t as much noise retrieving those devices. The chest pockets are roomy as are the lower side pockets. It’s slim enough to move well through thick bush yet accommodates layers underneath nice it gets cooler out. The solace pattern blends in well with poplar and birch but is pretty viable in the more woodland areas. Would definitely buy again."

— Jeromy W. (4/5)

Awesome

"It took me weeks of researching, talking to other hunters and what they use to finally decide what I was buying. As you know, this type of gear isn’t cheap and I wanted something that would last but didn’t break the bank. Well, this gear was great. Not only did it keep me dry but it was much warmer than I expected. It was quiet, warm, repelled water and as far as I’m concerned in the budget. I ordered extra large and I’m 6’ 215 pounds. It fit perfectly over my clothes, which was merino wool and hunting pants."

— James S. (5/5)

Great all around

"Used it on a mule deer hunt in central AZ and it was amazing. Layered well for temp swing from 30-65 degrees"

— Adam M. (5/5)

Q&A

Is the hardscrable jacket hood removable?
No the Hardscrabble Jacket hood is not removable
Any plans to drop a drift camo version of the hardscrabble jacket?
That’s definitely something on our radar! Since Drift is a newer pattern designed more specifically for waterfowl, we wanted to see how our customers liked it for big game hunting before expanding it into other lines. We’ll reevaluate next year and decide whether to bring Drift into the Hardscrabble series.
When pairing a large ptarmigan puffy with a hardscrabble jacket should I size up to an XL or stay with a Large
That is a great question. Our gear is built as a layering system, meaning it is meant to be layered under and over. A lot of our customers will order both jackets in the same size, while others will upsize the Hardscrabble Jacket to fit over the top of the Ptarmigan while layering. If you prefer a little extra room I would recommend upsizing while if you are not to concerned about the extra space, you will be fine with ordering both Jackets in large.
I ordered the 2XL and found the jacket too large and then ordered the XL with a little too athletic of a cut for my taste. Any chance of a XL King or something in the future?
Sizing can sometimes be challenging. We will continue to improve on sizing.
On 8/15/22 an answer to a previous question stated that current Hardscrabble jackets did not have harness pass throughs, but that all future ones would. Do the ones currently being sold have a harness pass through? This is an important feature for me and would appreciate an update. Thank you.
Yes, the latest version had harness pass through.

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