Hardscrabble Jacket

The hardscrabble jacket has been nothing short of amazing. Great for all terrain with its durable fabric and great concealment. Also perfect for any elements you can be exposed to, the vents work great for those warmer fall days and the water resistance certainly pays off for those rainy/snowy days. By far the best jacket on the market!

I’m the kind of person that has to bundle up like an Eskimo in 30 degree weather. This past hunting season all I had to wear was my hardscrabble gear and base layers in 10 degree weather and never got cold. Don’t worry about this gear not being goretex, the teflon coating skre gear has is legit. Steady rain for 8 hrs in a tree stand is no match for the hardscrabble gear. The briars and bramble of West Virginia tested this gear to the max while whitetail hunting, turkey hunting, scouting and predator hunting. After 90+ days with this gear on my back last year the briars only pulled a couple threads but nothing at all to complain about for the terrain and abuse it’s been through. As for burrs the just simply wipe right off with ease. If you want high performance hunting gear at a more affordable price then look no farther than SKRE!

In Europe this jacket works very well!!!

Made an investment this year in some quality gear. Took me a couple months of a lot of research, some inspecting, and testing. After reaching out to multiple companies, contrasting efficacy and durability of products, I decided to go with SKRE after speaking with the owner, and his above exceptional customer service. Their products are going to change the game, at a fraction of the cost of big name brands. The thought process and passion put into this product shows right out of the package, and as soon as you put it on.

This isn’t a phenomenon everyone rates this gear 5 stars because they truly are. This jacket is awesome! The pants are awesome! Everything is. Haven’t had them for very long but am extremely excited to try them out this upcoming hunting season. I wore the jacket shed hunting, was raining all day did about 6 miles and just had a long sleeve underneath and was about 35ish degrees. Was not cold or wet at all. Biggest thing I love is how quiet it was going through the trees and brush. I have a kings guides choice jacket and that was just way too loud. This jacket is WAY quieter and fits extremely well. It is form fitting so maybe look at getting a bigger size than normal if you will be wearing multiple base layers but it is great material. Mike could not be nicer dealing with you. Customer service alone this company should be in your closet, hands down!

I have been very pleased with this jacket so far. It performs very well-very breathable, and water resistant enough for pretty much all of the hunting I do. I have worn it for early season archery elk hunts and late season cow elk hunts. The last hunt I used it for started with single digit temps and I was very comfortable all day long in very strenuous conditions. I find myself reaching for this jacket all the time, even though I am trying to save it just for hunting.

Excellent softshell jacket. I wore this jacket during my Colorado DIY archery elk hunt and it performed flawlessly. We were hit with every type of weather from wind, sun, rain, and storms and i used this until i needed my rain gear. This will be my softshell for now on. The only reason for 4 stars is because of the sizing. If it wasnt for the pit zips, it would not fit over my arms and shoulders. As a softshell, it should fit as you would wear a layer or two of base before putting this on. It is extremely snug around the chest, arms, and shoulders. Granted, I am more muscular than average, but an XXL should be more than enough for my size (5’7″, 195lbs). All in all, very pleased with this jacket and will continue to wear.

I called skre late at night and no answer. 2 minutes later I got a call from Michael and he answered all my questions. Told me how the gear runs small and suggested I get the 2xl. HE was right they do run small. Fits well except in the shoulders…lititle tight. OVERALL the jacket is the best one I owned! My buddy has a kuiu and they are very similar but skre has way better pattern. I will be purchasing the rest of there gear soon! you will not be disappointed. Best jacket on the market hands down with a great price! Thanks Michael

This jacket is built extremely well. I love the pit zips while you’re hiking to and from where you’re trying to go. Hunted in a downpour on my archery elk hunt this year and it repels moisture very well, but is not waterproof. However, this is the fastest drying material I’ve ever worn. Literally minutes by a fire or in the sun and you’re bone dry again. I couldn’t believe it! Can’t wait for the rain gear to see what SKRE brings to the table. If it’s anything like this jacket, it will be bombproof.

Hardscrabble Jacket – It is tough to spend your hard earned money on gear you have never seen or touched. Backcountry hunting demands gear that works. At times it can become life vs death so I’am very pickey concerning my clothing – especially my outter layers.

I called Michael before I ordered and asked him every question possible. I had my doubts at this price point. Mike answered every question and convinced me to give it a try.

Man am I glad I did. The hardscrabble jacket exceeded my expectations. I hunt Montana year round from the western front range humping 9,000 foot ridges to the unforgiving eastern breaks country. This jacket handles it all!

It is as tear resistent material as I have ever felt – it is flat out tough! It does not catch stickers and burrs like a lot of the fabrics out there.

I spent two days from 2 hours predawn till an hour after dark tracking a wounded bull on opening weekend. It rained non stop. The bull worked his way into the nastiest, thickest brush on the mountain. 10-12 foot high chokecherry brush that was sattered with rain. I had no choice but to follow. The hardscrabble jacket kept my core completely dry. I was shocked and amazed. It made me a believer! It has also kept me warm through three different September snow storms already – this jacket is made to hunt!

If you are hesitant to order this sight unseen, rest asurred Skre Gear is the real deal!

Steve E
Helena Montana

This Jacket is the best ive owned. I really like the stretch of this jacket. It also has great venting system so whether you are in warmer weather or zip it up and it keeps you warm in cold conditions. The water resistance works great i had it in the rain over the weekend at it work great. A+ gear.

I used the Hardscrabble Jacket on a November elk hunt last fall for 5 days. The jacket is very comfortable and full of features that add versatility. Many pockets make it easy to have those small items always easy to get to. The pit zips were great for early morning climbs to glassing locations without overheating or having to strip layers. Fit comfortably without much bulk which made carrying my backpack hassle-free as well.
As is mentioned in other reviews here, definitely order a size up. I normally wear a large and the XL provides a good fit. The jacket has an athletic/semi-fitted fit to it, but you definitely need one size larger.

Very light and form fitting so there’s not a lot to snag up on, very warm for the weight of the jacket, would definitely recommend.

Here are some general 1st thoughts on the SKRE Hardscrabble Jacket, I have only had the opportunity to wear it outside the house & at work. But for what it worth, as noted by the manufacture, the jacket runs on the small side, I bought an XL which fits my 6’1 180lb frame just fine, whereas I would normally wear a size large. Second thought is that (for me) this jacket seems to provides less warmth than I would expect for the thickness of the material, but that may be a plus for on the go style hunting. The jacket seems to be well made & has nice pit zips & chest vents, so it should breathe real well, if that what you need. But only actual hunting time will tell how it fits into my clothing system.

Took the Hardscrabble pants and coat on a Dall sheep,moose, and caribou combo hunt in the NorthWest Teritories . The pants and coat performed flawless in any condition. Pit zips and thigh zips really help cool you down while climbing. Gear is very water proof and drys quick. Mountain stealth is the most ideal camo pattern for the mountains or any terrain for that matter. Great product!!!

Awesome Coat wore in Colorado elk archery hunt.

I bought this jacket last year and it has never let me down! I have used it for multiple hunting trips from coyotes in the desert to elk and deer in the mountains of Utah. You wont be disappointed!

I wore the haedscrabble jacket for seven days on a central Idaho spring bear hunt. The first day we were there a storm dropped 6″ of snow. The hard scrabble jacket did everything I needed it to. The water resistant feature was very nice as I only had to break out my rain gear once. The pit zips are a must when hiking. After I reached the mountaintop I was quickly able to close the pit zips and cinch down the hood and glass for hours without having to worry much about the elements. I love the hardscrabble finish and know this jacket will last me for years to come! Thanks SKRE!

This jacket has such great features! The materials are comfortable and durable enough to withstand any outdoor conditions! It’s breathable vents are perfect for warm days or walking long distances, and there are just enough pockets that are easily accessible! The mtn stealth camo pattern is so versatile! I have worn this jacket all throughout deer season, turkey season, and shed hunting! I am a small lady so I ordered a size small jacket. It is slightly large on me, (as it is mens sizing),but it still works very well! I look forward to the womens line coming soon! If you have any questions, Mike offers great customer service and will answer any you may have!

I used a combo of the Hardscrabble Jacket, the vest, and the base layer on a hunt along the Mexican border (Texas) in early December last year. The temperatures where in the low 30’s with strong wind. I would still be sweating when I got to my hunt area each morning – this gear is awesome! Additionally, the brush was intense – no issues for Skre.

It fits great, the arms are long enough (I have long arms) and it blocks the wind nice and keeps you warm. However, I wish the outer shell was a bit quieter, especially for those calm mornings when you’re stalking big game and need to get close for a good shot. This jacket is a little noisy. I took it Elk hunting with me in South Western Montana the 2nd week of November. I took the Hard Scrabble Jacket along in my pack. It worked great for blocking those cold mountain winds and thermals when I was glassing or resting. If I got hot, I would just throw it back in my pack, or I would unzip my armpit zippers and it would definitely help me cool down without chilling my core. It blended in really well in the rough timber and rocky slopes we were scaling. Overall it’s a great jacket with Fit, Form and Function. The pattern is a little dark for the Prairie Flats of North Eastern Montana, but if you have some cover like sage it really helps. I also love all the deep pockets for storing my calls in or extra gloves. I’ve used this jacket for Big Game, fishing, upland bird, coyote hunting and even riding my horse moving cows on the ranch. If you have any questions about the clothing, Mike is great at answering all your questions.

I bought this jacket as well as the hardscrabble pants for a Sept. elk hunt in Montana last fall. The build quality and material is top notch. I expect this jacket to last a long time. I am a big fan of the zippered vents. Overheating while hiking back into elk country followed by freezing in the sweat when you stop has always been a problem for me. These vents make a huge difference in temp control. Great stuff.

This jacket is the most versatile jacket I have owned. I have used it in many different weather situations as well as activity levels and it performed at a very high level. My favorite part is the way its tailored makes it so you arent dealing with excess material in places its not needed. It will be going with me on a desert bighorn sheep hunt this winter as well as for late September mule deer.