#2 on this list
MST Youth Eqwader Quarter Zip Jacket
Drake Waterfowl
Drake's patented Eqwader design for kids: waterproof, windproof, breathable Refuge HS fabric on the arms and upper body, with fleece on the lower torso that sits inside waders. It is the classic first duck-blind jacket. **Highlights** - Waterproof where waders do not cover - Breathable fleece lower half - Magnattach and chest pockets **Watch-outs** - Pullover style is slower to vent - Built for waders; less useful for upland walks 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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#3 on this list
Youth Stratus Pant
SITKA
A quiet whitetail pant with a GORE-TEX INFINIUM WINDSTOPPER membrane between a wet-printed micro-fleece shell and a grid-fleece backer, which SITKA describes as 100 percent windproof. An elastic waist and snap cargo pocket make it easy for kids. **Highlights** - Windproof for cold stand sits - Quiet fabric for close deer - Elastic waist for growing kids **Watch-outs** - Windproof, not waterproof - Premium price for a growing child 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 Eqwader Quarter Zip Jacket | Youth Stratus Pant |
|---|---|---|
| Shell | Refuge HS with HyperShield 2.0, waterproof/windproof | — |
| Sizes | Youth 8 to Youth 16 | — |
| Patterns | Mossy Oak Bottomland, Old School, Shadow Grass | — |
| Price | $99.99 list per maker, Nov 2026 | $159.00 list per maker, Nov 2026 |
| Wild10 evidence | Research only, not field tested | Research only, not field tested |
| Membrane | — | GORE-TEX INFINIUM with WINDSTOPPER |
| Face | — | Wet-printed micro-fleece, quiet |
| Pattern | — | OPTIFADE Elevated II |
What our reviewers liked and didn't
MST Youth Eqwader Quarter Zip Jacket
- Waterproof where waders do not cover
- Breathable fleece lower half
- Magnattach and chest pockets
- Pullover style is slower to vent
- Built for waders; less useful for upland walks
Youth Stratus Pant
- Windproof for cold stand sits
- Quiet fabric for close deer
- Elastic waist for growing kids
- Windproof, not waterproof
- Premium price for a growing child
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