#7 on this list
Youth Rankine Hoodie
SITKA
A PrimaLoft-insulated hoodie with stretch venting panels under the arms, built to keep junior hunters warm and mobile without overheating on the walk in. It is the warmest packable layer on the list. **Highlights** - Synthetic insulation stays warm if damp - Vent panels reduce sweat on the walk in - Packs down small **Watch-outs** - Premium price - Needs a shell in heavy rain 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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#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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Specs side by side
| Spec | Youth Rankine Hoodie | MST Youth CommandXT Softshell Pant |
|---|---|---|
| Insulation | PrimaLoft | — |
| Venting | Stretch panels under the arms | — |
| Patterns | OPTIFADE Subalpine, Waterfowl Marsh | Mossy Oak Bottomland, Shadow Grass |
| Price | $189.00 list per maker, Nov 2026 | $119.99 list per maker, Nov 2026 |
| Wild10 evidence | Research only, not field tested | Research only, not field tested |
| Fabric | — | 11.5 oz / 390 GSM poly/spandex softshell |
| Weather | — | Windproof, water resistant, DWR |
What our reviewers liked and didn't
Youth Rankine Hoodie
- Synthetic insulation stays warm if damp
- Vent panels reduce sweat on the walk in
- Packs down small
- Premium price
- Needs a shell in heavy rain
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
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