Soft Shell Jacket Comparison Guide
Hunting jackets featuring fleece-lined stretch fabrics that provide comfort, durability, and all-weather resistance.
These uninsulated hunting jackets feature fleece-lined stretch fabrics for comfort, durability, and all-weather resistance. Jackets are ranked warmest to lightest. All soft-shell jackets are sized to layer over a base and mid-layer fleece, all in the same measured size. For use with additional layers, upsizing is recommended.
KUIU Proximity LT Hooded Jacket
18.3 oz / 520 g
Built with a whitetail specific feature set, it's built with a ultra-quiet windproof fabric with a grid-fleece interior.
Axis Hybrid Hooded Jacket
24.4 oz | 692 g (L)
Built with waterproof paneling across the hood, shoulders, and arms, making it our best performing fleece-lined soft shell.
Encounter Jacket
23.4 oz | 663 g (L)
Built with a whitetail specific feature set, a versatile softshell with an ultra-quiet outer fabric and bonded jacquard fleece interior.
Guide DCS Jacket
23.9 oz | 678 g (L)
A durable hooded soft shell with wind and water-resistance, making it ideal for a mix of mild- to cold-weather conditions.
Guide PRO Hooded Jacket
MENS: 22 oz / 624 g (L)
WOMENS: 19.3 oz / 547 g (M)
A durable hooded soft shell, built with superior wind resistance, stretch, and durability, all reduced weight.
Rubicon Hooded Jacket
20 oz / 567 g (L)
Durable, versatile, and weather resistant, this minimalist soft shell delivers essential protection in mixed conditions.
Rubicon Jacket
17.5 oz / 496 g (L)
Built with the same features and materials but without a hood.
