Choosing the right Jacket
Gear Guide: Ridgeline Jackets
With a range of jackets on offer, picking the right one for your needs can be confusing. Our guide will help break it down to find the right one for you.
Technical sounding features are great, but what do they even mean? Let’s dig into it:
Waterproof rating – for a truly waterproof jacket, look for 10,000mm (10K +) waterproof rating. These figures indicate the amount of water pressure a fabric can withstand i.e. a 10K jacket could withstand a 10metre column of water bearing down before it leaks.
Breathability - this is how well the fabric can let out the moisture vapour trapped inside to keep you dry and warm. It's often measured as an MVTR number.
MVTR – Moisture vapor transition rate is a measurement of how much water vapour can pass through a square metre of the membrane within 24hrs. Like a waterproof rating, the higher the number, the more breathable it is. We recommend an MVTR of 10K+ when you’re going to be hiking around or very active and sweating.
DWR - Durable Water Repellence treated fabric have a coating that makes water droplets bead and roll off rather than soaking through to your skin.
Seam sealed / tape sealed seam - A garment’s seams are its weakest point. Seam sealing or taping prevents water from leaking through them.
3- or 2-Layer Membrane - Jackets are made up of layers of fabric pressed together. 2-layer membranes have exactly that, 2 layers. The first being the outer layer that you can visibly see and faces the elements. This layer is the durable layer and where the DWR coating will sit if there is one, to help bead and repel water away. The second layer is the waterproof layer that will stop the water getting through to your skin. 2-Layer is the most common type of raincoat membrane, but if you’re going to be active and sweat a lot and need some serious rain protection and breathability, a 3-layer membrane will do just that. This works like a 2-layer but has an additional layer of protection to add to its performance and durability.
3M Thinsulate TM lining - A kinder alternative to feathers, 3M™ Thinsulate™ 75% Recycled Featherless Insulation is an innovative material to replace natural down. A loose-fill insulation that is made from a 75% recycled blend, it is designed by scientists to mimic down when dry and be warmer than down when wet. Used in a jacket this means you get epic warmth without the bulk.
PrimaLoft® duck down blend insulation - a hybrid of PrimaLoft® ultra-fine synthetic fibres and water-repellent duck down. This superior blend absorbs less moisture, retains more warmth when wet, and dries quicker.
Hunting gear should always be three things: durable, quiet and breathable.
Which Ridgeline jacket is best for you?
Jackets made for the rain:
| Waterproof Rating | Windproof Rating | Breathability | Membrane | Coating | Seams | |
Our top tier hunting rain jacket designed to withstand heavy continuous rain, strong wind and wet snow. Ultra breathable for when you’re on the move. | 15K | 15K | 10K MVTR | 3-Layer | Tape sealed | |
The perfect lightweight, layer that packs down small enough to always have handy in your bag and pull out for showers as needed. Designed to fit over your other layers. | 10K | 10K | 10K MVTR | C6 DWR | Tape sealed | |
A heavy duty rain jacket and a Ridgeline classic. Durable and hardwearing all rounder. | 10K | 10K | 5K MVTR | 3-Layer | DWR | Tape sealed |
A durable rain jacket for moderate conditions in the bush or every day on the farm. | 10K | 10K | 2K MVTR | 2-Layer | DWR | Tape sealed |
Jackets designed for insultation when you need warmth
| Waterproof Rating | Windproof Rating | Insulation | Coating | |
Ideal jacket for everyday wear in light but cold conditions. | 2K | 2K | 1000gsm Insulation | C6 DWR |
Jackets for milder conditions
| Waterproof Rating | Windproof Rating | Breathability | Coating | Membrane | Fleece | Seams | |
A soft, warm and breathable jacket loved by Hunters. | 5K | 5K | 5K | C6 DWR | 2-Layer | 275gsm Souther Star | |
This hybrid fleece with softshell upper is great for hunting in light conditions as an outer layer, or the perfect mid-layer. The softshell upper gives some rain protection while the fleece provides warmth. | 5K Chest & shoulders only | 5K Chest & shoulders only | 5K Chest & shoulders only | 275gsm Souther Star | |||
A Ridgeline classic, this rain jacket is perfect for mild conditions out hunting or general use around the farm. | 5K | 5K | 3K | DWR | 2-Layer | Tape sealed |
Perfect all-rounder jacket for everyday use
| Waterproof Rating | Windproof Rating | Breathability | Membrane | Coating | Seams | |
This jacket provides epic value as a soft shell and outer rain jacket that can be worn separately or worn together for warmth, comfort and protection. | 2K | 2K | 10K MVTR | 2-Layer | DWR | Tape sealed |
