Duck Camp Wingshooter Jacket (With a Fix)

I’ve been bullish on Duck Camp since I first met the team shortly after they launched. They’re simply good people who understand that great hunting clothing has to do two things equally well: perform in the field and look good everywhere else. Their camouflage patterns have become some of the best in the business, and each season their collection feels a little more refined than the last.

Their newest release, the Canvas Brush Wingshooting Jacket, immediately caught my attention. It’s a medium-weight, unlined canvas jacket that lands somewhere between a classic chore coat and a denim jacket, arguably one of the most useful categories of outerwear a guy can own. The large lower patch pockets swallow gloves, dog leads, or whatever else you end up carrying, while the chest pockets keep smaller essentials within easy reach. There’s also a small upper pocket that’s perfect for a pen, sunglasses, a handkerchief, or simply keeping your phone out of the way.

What really sold me, though, is the length. The shorter cut is ideal for wingshooting because it stays clear of a shell bag and never bunches up when you’re walking or mounting a shotgun. It’s the kind of thoughtful design detail you only get from people who actually spend time in the field.

At $149, I think it’s one of the better values in the hunting space right now. Mine won’t be reserved strictly for bird season. It’ll see plenty of time bass fishing on cool mornings, layered over a flannel in the quail field, and riding behind the seat of my truck as that dependable “throw-it-on” jacket when the temperature drops.

I’ve always had a soft spot for canvas. Few fabrics age as gracefully. It softens, develops character, and tells the story of where it’s been. This jacket feels like the kind of piece that will only get better after a few seasons of hard use.

To see more images, and to read about the BIG FIX, head over to the blog post on Red Clay Soul.