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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: 4.7472057 / 5 from 1163 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

Quiet and well made.

"Great customer service. The size I initially ordered wasn't quite right. The team at Skre had the proper size shipped quickly and I was able to enjoy a great hunt with silent gear that resulted in closing on a mountain Mule deer. (6'1 and 210lb) XL fits just right to allow under layers if necessary."

Ty (5/5)

Literal best cold weather jacket!

"I had gotten a a jacket like this for hunting a couple years back, I liked it so much I just bought one for work! It’s literally the thinnest, warmest jacket I ever owned! I could put a base layer on and pull this jacket on me at work, and I could stay comfortable in the windy, single digits! Absolutely LOVE the jacket!!!"

Kalin P. (5/5)

This was a warranty replacement

"This was a warranty replacement and just like they advertise "true lifetime warranty ". No hassles on getting it replaced. Great company and great products. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️"

Dary R. (5/5)

Great jacket

"Love all my hardscrabble gear. Wore into the late season and winter steelhead fishing over Ptarmigan jacket never got cold once."

Will (5/5)

Hardscrabble jacket

"I've had a Hardscrabble jacket since the start of skre gear! I just purchased a new one, not because the other wore out after 7 years- it is still going strong! Just a new camo pattern peaked my interest! They keep improving and this new one is even better than the last!!"

CJ d. (5/5)

Nice jacket

"Great jacket. very versatile, zippered chest pockets, waist pockets, big armpit vents and oversized adjustable hood that doesn’t effect your vision. Wish they would go to elastic wrist cuffs instead of Velcro but definitely not a deal breaker. Super quiet and very comfortable. A great layering jacket for the cool morning, without the bulk. Buy now and break it in just a little before the season begins!!"

Frank R. (4/5)

Great gear

"Love my hardscrable jacket, I have late season bibbs and parka, hardscrable jacket, vest and pants, late season beanie and love everything I have."

Mike C. (5/5)

Hardscrabble set.

"Absolutely hard-core! Fits fantastic and would love to run more of your gear in the future! Possibly be an ambassador"

William P. (5/5)

"The jacket fits a little tighter than i expected when compared to other brands. The material is louder than i was hoping for so i wont use it in certain hunting situations. I thought about returning the set but its well made and i will use it for something. If they get the sizing right and a quieter material i will be a repeat customer. Not trying to knock the product im just specific on what works for me. Still giving it a favorable review though for quality."

Noah (4/5)

Quality and fit

"I now have the Hardscrabble pants, bibs and jacket. The quality is exceptional and they are very comfortable. I can wear a large or Xtra large jackets depending on the fit. I went with the XL for this jacket and it was the right choice, a large would have fit but it would have been snug. I'm 6'2" 215 Lbs."

Shaun (5/5)

Q&A

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.
Is the Hardscrabble jacket considered windproof?
Yes, it has a microfleece layer under it.
Could this be used with the 1/4 zip base layer and the 300 hoodie to stay warm in upstate ny in late november. Some days get down below 20
That is tough to answer, people regulate temps so differently. For most it should be enough, but other factors including wind chill and humidity may call for additional bundling such as the ptarmigan down jacket.

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