Review of the Harkila Pro Hunter Endure Jacket: The Most Complete Shooting Jacket on the Market

When working through the key features, I generally find shooting jackets have maybe 80% or 90% of the features I feel are key. The Harkila Pro Hunter Endure is unique in that it has all the features that I look for in a shooting jacket, a comprehensive list of which can be found here.

I particularly love the number of different fit adjustment options: it has a drawcord at the waist, a drawcord on the lower hem, two drawcords on the hood, Velcro adjusters on the cuffs and a further Velcro adjuster on the hood. All of which mean that pretty much whatever shape you are the jacket will work for you.

The number of pockets also ticks all the boxes for me. Dog leads, wallet, keys, phone, radio, poo bags (for the dog), treats (also for the dog) all have their own place. The large poacher pocket through the back will accommodate my woolly hat, gloves and the dog lead with room to spare.

One of the things that makes the jacket stand out is how universal it is: it’s smart enough for a driven game shooting day, it’s tough enough for rough shooting and beating, and its features are suitable for shooting with a rifle and shotgun shooting. If you’re looking to have just one shooting jacket in your wardrobe to cover you for every type of shooting this is a great option.

Many of you may not know the Harkila brand; it’s been in the UK for over 20 years, but is still less well known that other names. However, this is changing rapidly and the quality of their kit means that Harkila is growing quickly in popularity, especially since Musto exited the shooting clothing market. I’m often asked ‘who makes the best shooting jackets’ and Harkila is the name on the tip of my tongue when I answer. The design, quality of fabrics and quality of workmanship in constructing the garments mean I can be totally confident in them. This particular jacket is made from an extremely hardwearing Gore-Tex fabric that I can personally vouch for both the waterproof and breathable performance of.

I personally own a Pro Hunter Endure Jacket, and it is my go-to coat for any day shooting and also for walking the dog. Having worked in the shooting clothing sector for over 20 years, it’s not surprising that I’ve accumulated a substantial collection of kit. I’ve historically been loyal to Musto for shooting in, but this jacket has now become my number one option.

Summary

This is arguably the most complete shooting jacket on the market, made with the very best fabrics, and is very well put together. Not surprisingly it’s therefore not cheap, but, given the years of wear it will stand up to, it is good value for money.