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Switchback Jacket

Colour
Forest Green/Grey
Desolve Veil
Size

Our latest innovation in lightweight insulating serious hunting gear. The Switchback Jacket is the carbon fiber stock of mid-layers. The latest innovation in ultra-light, high-performance hunting gear. Utilising Primaloft eco 80gm insulation in the front and back, this top will keep your core warm, but the lightweight hard-faced fleece sleeves and sides help to cut down on bulk when used as part of a layering system, without binding upon other layers on top. It packs down super small and weighs nothing but will give you plenty of warmth for those chilly autumn mornings.

  • Weight Sz M: 19.5oz / 550 grams
  • 80gsm PrimaLoft Black Eco front and back of the torso
  • 280gm hard-faced, high wicking, two-way stretch fleece (made from recycled polyester) for the arms and sides
  • YKK full-length front zipper
  • 2 zippered handwarmer side pockets
  • Available in Forest Green/Grey and Desolve Veil Camo
  • PFC free DWR
  • 22 plastic bottles saved from ending up in landfill

    Ethically Sourced Down:

    Down is an incredible product with amazing thermal properties. Unfortunately, the down industry has a dark side to it. Most down products come from untraceable sources, many of which are the product of live plucking. Live plucking of birds is extremely cruel, and something we aren’t willing to have anything to do with. We have gone to great lengths to ensure that 100% of our fill products are either sourced from fully traced, ethical supply chains, or premium quality synthetic alternatives.

    Our search for a responsible down product led us to Primaloft® Black Eco®. This is a new fill that is 100% synthetic, with strong warmth to weight and packability, great performance in wet weather and in breathability. 60% of this fill is made from post-consumer recycled material which is great for the environment and it boasts the maximum warmth to weight for this category.

      Customer Reviews

      Based on 12 reviews
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      A
      Alan H.
      Switchback jacket

      Great jacket I use it for fishing
      Light and warm

      S
      SS
      Awesome Jacket

      I purchased for hiking in cooler weather, camping and fishing. So far it punches above my expectations. It does a really good job at blocking the majority of the wind and was very breathable while hiking for long periods while still keeping me warm.

      E
      Elliott P.
      Shoulders are narrow

      Feels like a great jacket for layering system. Only complaint is the shoulder area runs narrow. Im 6 foot 6 and weight 230. My shoulders maybe a bit wide but i ordered a 3xl and its still a little tight. But overall the jacket will get tested in the snow soon.

      B
      Brian M.
      Awesome experience

      Great puffer coat for a great price. Didn’t realize order was coming from NZ (my fault), but still got the coat in super fast time!

      D
      Denis
      Warm and lightweight

      Nice jacket. I like the hybrid design with insulation on chest and stretchy thinner material over the arms. Feels great.

      Sizing is on the plus side. I suggest going down one size based on mid layer size guide. Im 6 foot 90kg with 114cm chest. I bought the L (105-110cm chest on guide) and it still feels roomy.

      MEN'S JACKETS AND TOPS

      Place the tape measure around the large part of your chest, usually just below the arm pits. Don't stretch the tape too tight. Align this measurement with the table below to help select your size. Outer layers are made larger to accommodate layers underneath.

       
      MEN'S OUTER LAYER JACKETS

       SIZE
      CHEST CM
      CHEST INCHES
      XXS
      85-90
      33-35
      XS
      90-95
      35-37
      S
      95-100
      37-39
      M
      100-105
      39-41
      L
      105-110
      41-43
      XL
      110-115
      43-45
      2XL
      115-120
      45-47
      3XL
      120-125
      47-49
      4XL
      125-130
      49-51
      5XL
      130-135
      51-53




      MEN'S BASE & MID-LAYER TOPS

       SIZE
      CHEST CM CHEST INCHES
      XXS 85-90 33-35
      XS 90-95 35-37
      S 95-100 37-39
      M 100-105 39-41
      L 105-110 41-43
      XL 110-115 43-45
      2XL 115-120 45-47
      3XL 120-125 47-49
      4XL 125-130 49-51
      5XL 130-135 51-53


      MEN'S PANTS & SHORTS

      WAIST: Place the tape measure around your waist, just above where your pants would normally naturally rest. Don't pull the tape tight, but make sure it is snug. Align this measurement with the table below to help select your size. 
      INSEAM: This is the measurement from the center of the crotch on our pants, to the base of the inner leg.
      Our over-trousers are designed to be worn over the top of your regular pants. The sizing is therefore larger than our regular pants. 

       

      MEN'S PANTS & SHORTS

      SIZE WAIST CM WAIST INCHES INSEAM CM 
      XXS 71-74 28-29 78
      XS 75-79 30-31 79
      S 80-84 32-33 80
      M 85-89 34-35 81
      L 90-94 36-37 82
      XL 95-99 38-39 83
      2XL 100-104 40-41 84
      3XL 105-109 42-43 84
      4XL 110-114 44-45 85
      5XL 115-120 46-47 85
       
       

      MEN'S OVER-TROUSERS

       SIZE
      WAIST CM
      WAIST INCHES
      INSEAM CM
      XS
      83-86
      33-34
      79
      S
      87-90
      34-35
      80
      M
      91-94
      36-37
      81
      L
      95-98
      37-38
      82
      XL
      99-102
      39-40
      83
      2XL
      103-106
      41-42
      84
      3XL
      107-110
      42-43
      84
      4XL
      111-114
      44-45
      85
       

      WOMEN'S SIZING

      Place the tape measure around the largest part of your chest, the narrowest point on your waist and the just above where your pants normally sit on your waist. Don't stretch the tape too tight. Align these measurement with the table below to help select your size. Outer layers are made larger to accommodate layers underneath.
       

      WOMEN'S SIZING GUIDE

      SIZE
      CHEST
      WAIST
      HIPS
      6 79cm / 31" 70cm / 27.5" 102cm / 40.2"
      8
       84cm / 33"
      74cm / 29.1"
      106cm / 41.7"
      10
       89cm / 35"
      78cm / 30.7"
      110cm / 43.3"
      12
       94cm / 37"
      82cm / 32.3"
      114cm / 44.9"
      14
       99cm / 39"
      86cm / 33.9"
      118cm / 46.4"
      16
      104cm / 41"
      90cm / 35.4"
      122cm / 48"  
      18
      109cm / 43"
      94cm / 37"  
      126cm / 49.6"
      20
      114cm / 45"
      98cm / 38.6"
      130cm / 51.2"
       

      BOOT SIZING

      All sizes are US men's sizing. Measure from the from the back of your heel to the end of your longest toe. Use your foot measurement to select the closest boot size.

      BOOT SIZING GUIDE

      US
      FOOT LENGTH (approximate)
      6 9.3 in / 23.6 cm
      7 9.6 in / 24.4 cm
      8 9.9 in / 25.2 cm
      9 10.25 in / 26 cm
      10 10.6 in / 26.8 cm
      11 10.9 in / 27.8 cm
      12 11.25 in / 28.6 cm 
      13 11.6 in / 29.4 cm
       

       GAITER SIZING

      Measure the circumference of calves at the thickest point. The size on the chart is the largest measurement that will fit in the gaiter. Gaiters can be tightened, but cannot be stretched to fit legs larger than the measurements shown on the chart.

      GAITER SIZING GUIDE

      SIZE
      CALF SIZE GAITER LENGTH
       S
      380mm 415mm
      M
      410mm 415mm
      L
      440mm 445mm
      XL
      470mm 445mm
      2XL
      500mm 445mm
       

      GLOVE SIZING

      SIZE
      LENGTH CM WIDTH CM
      S 18 9
      M 19 9.5
      L 20 10
      XL 21 10.5

      AUSPOST | 2 - 5 WORKING DAYS

      Black Friday Week Update: Due to the high volume of orders, dispatch timeframes may be extended, so please factor in additional business days for your order to be processed, and delivered. Our dedicated team is putting in extra effort to ensure swift dispatch. We appreciate your patience and support during this busy time!

      Order Value Shipping Cost
      $0.00 - $199.99 $9.99
      $199.99+ Free

      WARRANTIES

      1 YEAR WARRANTY
      If within one year your Hunters Element product is found to have a manufacturer fault in any way, we will repair or replace it for free!

      LIFETIME EXTENDED WARRANTY
      We are so confident in the quality of our gear that if at any point in its life your Hunters Element kit gets damaged, we'll sort you out. If you've torn it on an antler, punctured it with a thorn or crushed a zip between rocks, we'll repair it (if we can) for a small fee. Some jobs are easier than others though, so you should check out our Product Care Guide to get the best life out of your gear.

      RETURNS

      DEFECTIVE MERCHANDISE:
      Returns for manufacturer defects will be accepted. Please try to include all original packaging and materials including boxes, manuals, warranty cards, instructional DVDs, and any other materials in the original shipment or packaging.

      INCORRECT MERCHANDISE:
      Contact us via e-mail or phone if you received an item different than what was described on the website or is the wrong size, color, or style than what you ordered.  Get in touch via our Contact Us page and we'll help you out!

      SIZING RETURNS & OTHER:
      For online orders where you would like to change the size of one or more products, please contact us first. Once you have filled in a return request and we receive the product back (still in new brand-new condition with the swing tags included), we will issue with a store credit to the same value. You can then purchase the new size and it will be sent out as normal.

      For a successful return request please attach a photo of the product showing the defect, or for size swaps, show the product in new condition with the tags on and a description to match.

       

      HOW TO RETURN:
      For online orders, submit a return request here.
      Please use the Contact Us page to contact us to discuss a return process.

      Shipping and handling charges will not be refunded for returns or repairs unless an error occurred on our part in the shipment of your order.

      SALE ITEMS

      All items purchased on SALE (discounted price) are final. Some products may be exchanged if there are replacement sizes available, but this is at the full discretion of Hunters Element Staff. Staff hold the right to refuse exchanges or returns.

      Customer Reviews

      Based on 12 reviews
      75%
      (9)
      25%
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      A
      Alan H.
      Switchback jacket

      Great jacket I use it for fishing
      Light and warm

      S
      SS
      Awesome Jacket

      I purchased for hiking in cooler weather, camping and fishing. So far it punches above my expectations. It does a really good job at blocking the majority of the wind and was very breathable while hiking for long periods while still keeping me warm.

      E
      Elliott P.
      Shoulders are narrow

      Feels like a great jacket for layering system. Only complaint is the shoulder area runs narrow. Im 6 foot 6 and weight 230. My shoulders maybe a bit wide but i ordered a 3xl and its still a little tight. But overall the jacket will get tested in the snow soon.

      B
      Brian M.
      Awesome experience

      Great puffer coat for a great price. Didn’t realize order was coming from NZ (my fault), but still got the coat in super fast time!

      D
      Denis
      Warm and lightweight

      Nice jacket. I like the hybrid design with insulation on chest and stretchy thinner material over the arms. Feels great.

      Sizing is on the plus side. I suggest going down one size based on mid layer size guide. Im 6 foot 90kg with 114cm chest. I bought the L (105-110cm chest on guide) and it still feels roomy.