#8 on this list
MST Youth CommandXT Softshell Pant
Drake Waterfowl
A windproof, water-resistant 390 GSM polyester/spandex softshell pant with a DWR finish, YKK Aquaguard side vents, a crotch gusset and a reinforced water-resistant seat. Tough enough for kneeling in fields and sitting on wet ground. **Highlights** - Reinforced water-resistant seat - Side vents for walking - Stretch and gusset for movement **Watch-outs** - Water resistant, not waterproof - Softshell can be noisier than fleece Research only: Wild10 has not field tested this item. Specs and prices come from the maker page linked below, checked Nov 2026.
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#9 on this list
LST Youth Silencer Hoodie
Drake Waterfowl
A 400 g microfiber interlock hoodie with a combed fleece interior, double-lined hood and lined kangaroo pouch. Drake says it is styled for everyday use but tough enough for the field. **Highlights** - Lined hood and pouch for warmth - Stretchy, anti-pilling fabric - Good school-to-field crossover **Watch-outs** - Not windproof - Overlaps the SITKA hoodie in role Research only: Wild10 has not field tested this item. Specs and prices come from the maker page linked below, checked Nov 2026.
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Specs side by side
| Spec | MST Youth CommandXT Softshell Pant | LST Youth Silencer Hoodie |
|---|---|---|
| Fabric | 11.5 oz / 390 GSM poly/spandex softshell | 400 g polyester microfiber interlock, fleece back |
| Weather | Windproof, water resistant, DWR | — |
| Patterns | Mossy Oak Bottomland, Shadow Grass | Mossy Oak Bottomland, Green Timber, Shadow Grass |
| Price | $119.99 list per maker, Nov 2026 | $89.99 list per maker, Nov 2026 |
| Wild10 evidence | Research only, not field tested | Research only, not field tested |
| Hood | — | Double-lined |
What our reviewers liked and didn't
MST Youth CommandXT Softshell Pant
- Reinforced water-resistant seat
- Side vents for walking
- Stretch and gusset for movement
- Water resistant, not waterproof
- Softshell can be noisier than fleece
LST Youth Silencer Hoodie
- Lined hood and pouch for warmth
- Stretchy, anti-pilling fabric
- Good school-to-field crossover
- Not windproof
- Overlaps the SITKA hoodie in role
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