The Great British weather can be as changeable as the…well weather. One minute you can be standing on the peg bathed in glorious sunshine, and the next a deluge is falling from the heavens above. A good lightweight waterproof shooting coat that folds up and fits comfortably in your bag is a real asset to have.
The ideal lightweight waterproof shooting coat will not impede your swing when shooting and won’t weight you down when beating or even just walking your dog through the countryside on the weekend, and most importantly it will keep you dry. Everyone who shoots, beats, or just spends time int eh countryside needs one of these.
Musto Fenland BR2 Packaway Jacket
The Fenland BR2 by Musto is super-lightweight, versatile and packable. The award-winning Fenland BR2 Packaway Jacket is incredibly light – it weighs in at just 600g. It is waterproof and breathable to Musto’s exceptional BR2 standard. Large bellows pockets with drainage holes allow you to store cartridges on shoot days and retainers give you easy access to them. The Fenland BR2 Jacket can be packed away into an internal pouch pocket, which also has a carabiner to allow it to be easily clipped onto a belt or bag.
Schöffel Ptarmigan Ultralight II Coat
The Ptarmigan Ultralight II Coat’s fabric has been upgraded from its predecessor . It now has 20k waterproof and 20k breathability ratings making it 100% waterproof, windproof and highly breathable. The elasticated storm cuffs and a detachable hood also ensure that you remain warm and dry. This technical coat has a Venturi 2 layer laminate with a durable ripstop fabric. There are two large reinforced bellows cartridge pockets with drainage holes and retainers for easy access. It features two inside zip security pockets for storing your valuables and microfleece lined hand warming pockets with storm flaps, as respite from the cold weather. This coat packs away into its own internal pocket. It can be paired with an Oakham Fleece Gilet for an added layer of warmth.
Schöffel Ketton Jacket II
The new Ketton Jacket II uses a Venturi 2-layer fabric to ensure it is both waterproof and windproof. This jacket can also be packed away into an internal chest security pocket making it easy to take with you just incase the weather turns wet. The Ketton Jacket II has two bellows pockets to store cartridges in, and fleece-lined hand-warming side pockets to keep your hands warm.
Beretta Light Packable Aria Jacket
Beretta’s Light packable Aria Jacket provides excellent protection from the elements thanks to the BWB (Beretta Waterproof Breathable) EVO membrane, that is freely suspended between the outer fabric the inner lining, combined with taped seams. To further ensure the jacket’s waterproof capabilities the outer fabric has been treated with DWR (Durable Water Repellent). The inner collar has been lined with microfleece to keep you warm and comfortable. This jacket can be folded away and stored in its large zipped back pocket. It also has large bellow pockets to store cartridges.
Purdey Lightweight Technical Coat
Purdey claim that its Lightweight Technical Coat is the most practical item in their waterproof offering. The fabric is laminated with a 2-layer Sympatex® membrane, making the coat both waterproof and windproof whilst still being breathable. Sealed seams stop water seeping through. The high collar design and fully detachable hood offer high coverage against the elements.
Design features include fully articulated raglan sleeves, which are finished with a Lycra storm cuff to keep cold air out and 2 shooting recoil patches are hidden beneath the lining to reduce the amount of force transmitted to your body. The bellows pockets are large enough for cartridges and are fleece-lined for extra warmth when not using the jacket for shooting. Microfleece handwarmer pockets contain a retainer strap for the flaps of the bellows pockets to ensure you have easy access when loading.
