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Woody Woodliff

1. Drake Waterfowl Guardian Elite Insulated Timber Jacket

Designed for chilly mornings in the duck woods, Drake’s Insulated Timber Jacket offers a ton of great features. It’s 100 percent windproof and waterproof yet offers the breathable comfort that the Guardian Elite series is known for. Extras include a Sherpa fleece-lined collar, Magnattach pockets on the chest and sides, quick-adjust cuffs, a built-in D-ring for a boat motor kill switch, and a large lower back cargo pocket with zippers. drakewaterfowl.com

2. Drake Waterfowl MST Synthetic Down Pack Jacket

A packable down jacket is a great choice for a variety of waterfowl hunting situations. The abrasion-resistant, matte-finish outer layer on this Drake jacket provides excellent protection from the elements, while 150 grams of synthetic down insulation keeps you warm and comfortable. Highlights include a Magnattach chest pocket, drawcord with an adjustable waist, and lower zippered slash pockets. drakewaterfowl.com

3. Browning Wicked Wing Windkill Jacket

This jacket’s three-layer construction consists of a sturdy outer face, a windproof middle layer, and a fleece liner that traps heat for superior warmth. The high collar, adjustable hood, and wrist cuffs keep out the cold and damp. If the temperature rises, zippered openings make cooling off easy. Fleece-lined handwarmer pockets are located on the hips and chest, while a pair of cargo pockets keeps valuables near at hand. browning.com

4. Drake Waterfowl MST Synthetic Down Hooded Jacket

This hooded jacket has a 100 percent polyester shell with durable water-resistant coating to keep out the elements, and 140 grams of polyester down insulation in the body and hood to keep you warm and comfortable. Other features include a drawcord-adjustable waist, Magnattach left chest pocket, and lower slash pockets. drakewaterfowl.com

5. Drake Waterfowl LST Double Down Jac-Shirt

Fashioned from 100 percent polyester ultrasonic quilted shell fabric and packed with 120 grams of insulation, Drake’s new LST Jac-Shirt can be worn either as an outer layer or as mid-layer on cold-weather hunts. The simple design includes a vertical Magnattach pocket, a snap-front pocket, and adjustable cuffs. drakewaterfowl.com

6. KUIU StrongFleece 290 WF Full Zip

This heavyweight fleece full-zip can be worn as an outer layer or as a mid-layer when the temperatures drop. Extras include a chin guard, articulated raglan sleeves for freedom of movement, high-stretch cuffs, a zippered chest pocket, and a drop-back hem with cinch adjustment. kuiu.com

7. KUIU Flyway Insulated Hooded Hunting Jacket

Made for bitter-cold conditions, KUIU’s new Flyway Jacket is windproof, water resistant, and packed with Fiberball synthetic insulation. The stitch-free woven baffle construction offers warmth, breathability, and improved mobility. Other highlights include a back-cinch hood, zippered chest pockets, several internal pockets, zippered ventilation, and no-lift underarm gusset sleeve patterning. kuiu.com

8. Dive Bomb Airweight Jacket

The latest addition to Dive Bomb’s outerwear line, the Airweight Jacket will stand up to the elements yet is light enough for everyday use. Weighing in at only 16 ounces, this breathable water-repellent jacket boasts an excellent warmth-to-weight ratio. Features include YKK zippers, stretch-knit cuffs, an internal collar with hood, and dual, flapped zippered chest pockets. divebombindustries.com

9. Dive Bomb Bruiser Heavyweight Shell

Built for nasty weather, this breathable shell comes with a durable water-resistant coating to keep out moisture. Other innovations include fully taped interior seams, YKK zippers, Cordura-reinforced elbows, an adjustable hood, merino wool–lined handwarmer pockets, adjustable cuffs, and magnetic storage pockets. divebombindustries.com