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  • Switchback Jacket

    Colour
    Desolve Veil
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    Our latest innovation in lightweight, insulating hunting gear. The Switchback Jacket is the carbon fibre stock of mid-layers, designed to offer high performance with minimal weight. Featuring Primaloft Eco 80gm insulation in the front and back, it keeps your core warm, while the lightweight, hard-faced fleece sleeves and sides reduce bulk in your layering system without restricting movement. It packs down super small, weighs almost nothing, but offers plenty of warmth for those chilly autumn mornings.

    • Weight Sz M: 550 grams
    • 80gsm PrimaLoft Black Eco insulation on the front and back
    • 280gsm hard-faced, high-wicking, two-way stretch fleece (made from recycled polyester) for 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 Fill:

    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

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    Craig M.
    Perfect all rounder

    Used this jacket for some time now. just the right amount of warmth and without the bulkiness. cane wear it as an outer layer or as a mid-layer for those really cold days. So impressed I have 3 of them, one for casual wear and 2 for hunting. Another great part is that there is no hood.

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    Stuart H.

    This jacket has been a fantastic purchase. Provides a good level of warmth but without the bulk of a traditional puffer.

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    jack l.
    Great design

    Wearing as a mid layer, paired with a wind prove jacket, perfect for chilled morning hunt or pest control at winter night.

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    Dmitry S.
    Light and warm

    Awesome layer, just what I needed! Very light, warm and comfy. Keep it in my pack all the time, summer or winter.

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    Danny M.
    Great jacket

    I have used this jacket as part of my layering while hunting on ghe cold morning
    As it warms up I can take this off and still keep comfortable and warm

    These are the measurements of the garment, not the person wearing the garment.

    Please note measurements can vary within 1cm. This is within our tolerance.

    SIZE 1/2 CHEST (CM) BACK LENGTH (CM)
    S 54.5 74.5
    M 57 77
    L 59.5 79.5
    XL 62 82
    2XL 64.5 84.5
    3XL 67 87
    4XL 69.5 89.5

    Our standard delivery timeframe is 2-5 working days from dispatch during off-peak times. However, during peak seasons such as Christmas and sales events, please anticipate potential delays as we handle increased volumes.

    We partner with carriers TollNZ, Courier Post NZ and Aramex NZ to ensure your packages reach you reliably and efficiently. Shipping is within NZ only.

    Order Value Shipping Cost (NZ only)
    $0.00 - $199.99 $9.99
    $200+ 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

    WARRANTY ISSUES:
    Returns for manufacturer defects will be accepted. Please use our Contact Us page to notify us of the issue, including pics and proof of purchase. 

    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. Please expect delays with dispatching size exchanges during peak seasons and sale periods.

    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.