"Overall, great jacket. Here's the deal:
Windproof – Yes
Waterproof – Yes
Warm – When layered
Spent the afternoon scouting in moderate to heavy rain, 38 degrees and windy. This jacket did exactly what I needed it to, kept me warm and dry. After 3+ hours of trekking through the woods and HEAVY NC briars I was completely dry and the jacket did not snag at all. I had initial concerns about the material holding up to this natural barbed-wire but not even a pick.
The jacket fits well and allows great range of motion. I put a dozen arrows in a target to check the jacket out and it never felt restrictive in the least. Even with the hood up there was no binding and shots felt as though there was no jacket at all (except for staying dry in the heavy rain). I'm not much of one for hoods, but the cut of this one was comfortable enough to keep up and did not overly reduce peripheral vision or make me feel like a woodlands gangsta. The “hugging” fit allowed me to carry my favorite scout backpack in total comfort with none of the usual bunching of material found with roomier cuts.
The downside to this jacket? The sleeves are just a bit too short for me, but then I have that problem with almost every jacket I own. It would be nice to have a removable hood, but that's a minor issue at best. The material is not silent, but the fleece under-arm panels do a good job when drawing back a bow. As to warmth, I swear by layering having grown up in WI. Just wear your favorite base layer depending on temp/activity and you can't go wrong.
Paired with the pants (see review), you can't beat this combo for the price, or even a good bit more.
Why 4 stars and not 5? I swear by North Face outerwear because when you're hiking in the middle of nowhere that even god has forgotten about, you simply can't compromise on your gear. That being said, I would recommend these pants and jacket for anyplace else. Besides, they come in Realtree AP and don't break the bank."
What is your gender? Male
What type of products do you most often purchase from Bass Pro? Hunting
How frequently do you spend time doing outdoor activities? Often
Would you recommend this product as a gift? Yes