Best Waterproof Duck Hunting Jacket Reviews of 2021

This waterproof, insulated parka from Wildfowler is one heavy-duty duck hunting jacket. It’s 100% waterproof, with taped seams to keep the water out, button-down storm flaps and a high-cut storm collar to keep the elements out. In fact, every little detail is made to keep the elements out: There’s an elastic drawcord on the hood and waist; Velcro on the cuffs and pouch pockets with side hand warmer.

The outer shell is made of soft tricot, that keeps the wind out, is quiet and doesn’t make any noise when out in the woods. It has a polar fleece lining which adds serious warmth, and when paired with the tricot exterior, allows the jacket to be breathable and comfy.

This jacket is big, burly and warm, and guaranteed to keep you cozy and dry. Hunters are generally very fond of it, saying it keeps them warm in all kinds of weather, and despite its bulkiness, find it easy to move around in, and much quieter than Gore-tex and other waterproof synthetics. It comes in Wildgrass, Wildtree Snow, and Mossy Oak, for whatever terrain you hunt in, so when the weather gets cold, reach for this bad boy.

Verdict: Our #1 Choice

Pros

• Super warm and thick; good for cold, winter temperatures
• Waterproof; designed to keep the elements out
• Tricot shell is flexible, quiet
• Comes in Wildtree Snow pattern for winter hunting

Cons

• A bit big and thick; can be cumbersome
• Velcro pockets hard to use with thick gloves

When it comes to hunting gear, Sitka Gear knows what they are doing. The Duck Oven is a super-warm jacket for crisp and cold days, without all the bulk that the Wildfowler Parka has. It does this with a 200 g/m2 PrimaLoft® Silver Insulation, mated with 133 g/m2 Primaloft® Silver insulation in the sleeves, and WINDSTOPPER® laminate. This keeps the wind out, the warmth in, and the arms and sleeves super flexible. The bottom half of the jacket even has a stretchy Gradient fabric, which makes tucking it into waders super easy.

Sitka designed the Duck Oven to be worn either as a mid-layer or an outer layer and infused some details to help with this. There’s a high neck collar to trap heat in, and thumb loops to help keep your hands warm when wearing thin gloves, or none at all. There’s also ample storage; the chest pocket lets you stash gloves and gear, the chest pockets are made to be accessible when wearing waders, and the lower pockets let you stick in your hands when they get cold.

Overall, the Duck Oven is one super comfy, stretchy, flexible jacket, that will keep you warm in chilly temperatures and fits under outer layers for freezing days. It comes in both Waterfowl Marsh and Waterfowl Timber. Our only downside is that it is somewhat ​pricey, especially compared to some of the other jackets on our list. But if you’re looking to invest, it’s worth every penny.

Pros

• Super warm, Primaloft insulation
• Windstopper Laminate
• Stretchy, Gradient Fabric for tucking into waders
• Lots of pockets and storage

Cons

• Expensive

Drake made the Eqwader jacket (nice name) to solve a common problem: waders tend to be extremely not-breathable, causing the unfortunate person wearing them (you) to be extremely hot and sweaty, even in freezing cold weather. So, they came up with a solution: a combination of waterproof/breathable fabric on the sleeves and upper body, called Hypershield Technology, paired with an ultra-breathable fleece on the lower body, called Refuge. The Refuge is actually 15 times more breathable than the waterproof material on the chest. It’s not waterproof but is meant to be tucked into your waders.

The result is introduced a whole new level of comfort when wading, letting you actually breathe and remain comfortable at all times, while keeping the cold water on the outside. And the less sweat that builds up, the warmer you will be when the weather turns cold. All the trimmings are there, too: taped seams, neoprene cuffs, a Magnattach pocket, zippered slash pockets.

Overall, Eqwader is a heavy-duty jacket, built to last, warm, breathable and comfortable. It does a great job ​of keeping water and wind out. It’s not as slim as the Sitka Duck Oven but is without all the bulk of the Waterfowl Parka. The only downside to the design is that since the bottom half is not waterproof, you need to pair it with waders. Without them, water can get through the breathable fabric, making it a bit less versatile than other jackets.

Pros

• Dual-fabric design is super breathable and comfy
• Warm and insulated; keeps wind out
• Not too bulky, good for moving around

Cons

• Bottom half is not waterproof, as it is meant to be tucked into waders.

The LST 4-in-1 is another heavy-duty wader coat, built to keep the warmth in and the elements out. The outer shell is made from the same 100% waterproof, windproof and breathable HyperShield™ 2.0 technology that the Eqwader features on its upper half. But this time, it’s all over and is reinforced with 300-denier polyester on high-stress points, such as pocket openings, across the back, and under the arms, so you never tear anything.

There’s an adjustable zip-off hood that keeps the elements out, but comes off when you don’t need it, as well as an extended stand-up collar. The handwarmer pockets are placed on the chest, which keeps them above any deep water you may wade in. Some people do complain this feature is a little awkward, however. There are 4 zip storage pockets, an oversized rear pocket for extra gloves or any other large items.

And as this is 4 jackets in one, you can wear it as a shell and a liner, a shell alone, the liner alone, or reverse the camo liner to a solid brown, and wear it as that. Versatile and easy. It comes in Max-5, Shadowbrand, and Shadowgrass blades patterns.

Pros

• Waterproof, windproof, breathable Hypershield 2.0 fabric
• Reinforced stress points for durability
• Removable hood, stand-up collar, lots of storage
• Can be worn 4 different ways for versatility

Cons

• High, deep-water pockets are a little awkward
• Sleeve cuffs not as waterproof as could be

This fleece-lined pullover from Coleman is similar to the Drake Eqwader, with a split-top design where the top half is warm and waterproof while the bottom is breathable and can be tucked into your waders. It’s made from a 100% polyester brushed tricot shell and lined with a windproof 100% nylon liner to protect from the elements. The bottom half has a 380 Gram Brushed Polyester Fleece.

For storage, this pullover has a Napoleon pocket, and a kangaroo pocket at the waist, that zip close. These work well for when you’re wading and need to keep your stuff dry. There is a locking bungee cord at waist to seal out water, and the cuffs are elastic with Velcro straps.

Despite having a similar design to the Eqwader, the Coleman pullover is not nearly as thick, warm and waterproof. It’s a good, affordable option for a windproof outer layer, but does not provide the sheer amount of warmth and durability the Drake does. It also tends to run short, so if you’re tall but not particularly broad, it may be hard to fit. But some of that is to be expected when a jacket is this affordable and inexpensive. If you’re on a tight budget, it’ll get the job done, and a lot more.

Pros

• Split design; warm and waterproof up top, breathable and flexible below
• Kangaroo pockets
• Windproof lining
• Inexpensive and cheap

Cons

• Not as durable or waterproof as more expensive models, like the Drake
• Sizes run short