Do you dodge bears on your morning commute? (the ones without badges)  Are the fish in your local river big enough for kindergarten? Is DEET your aftershave? If you answered yes, we have something just for you.

The Field Coat is the safari jacket for the north woods. It reaches to mid thigh, and comes with a fully adjustable hood. Each is a generously sized, fully articulated parka made from tightly woven Ventile® Cotton. Ventile® is made from 100% cotton, densely woven in the U.K. from the finest, long staple fiber.

Ventile® is not coated or laminated yet the combination of the dense weave and the swelling properties of the fibers when wet provide excellent weatherproofing. It is an entirely natural product that offers a unique level of comfort, look and feel as well as being windproof, highly breathable, very durable and quiet.

To carry your full compliment of gear, two low profile chest pockets open from the center, so you can still use them when wearing a pack or a sling. The lower pockets open from the outside, and have bellow to swallow up as much as you choose to carry. We line each Field Coat with rugged Supplex nylon, which dries quickly and slides over your inner layers. Inside the front you'll find two zippered security pockets, and two mesh cargo pockets large enough for water bottles and gloves.

The main zipper is set on top of the textile, not buried inside layers of fabric. When it wears out, we can snip it off and stitch a new one in place without opening a seam. The zipper stops short of the chin and hem, leaving snaps to absorb all the abuse that cripples other garments. We use snaps on the cuffs too, because they never clog with debris. All our metal components are stainless steel, and they're anchored in webbing so they won't pull out. What's more, you can replace most of our hardware without breaking a stitch. Each Field Coat comes with a small repair kit containing snaps, shock cord, cord locks, zipper pulls, thread, and replacement zipper stops. Add your own needle and small scissors, and you'll be able to fix most of what ails you in camp.  

Fabric:.100% Cotton. Lining: Black 100% Supplex Nylon. Color: Dark Olive Green. Sizes, XS-XXL. Made in Duluth, MN from imported fabrics. Limited quantities. 

Field Coat:   Coming Summer 2010.