Wapiti (or elk) are huge – second only to moose in size. Most of the original herd released in New Zealand in 1905 were a gift from American President Theodore Roosevelt. They’ve thrived in the forests of Fiordland ever since and if you want to see or hunt them, you’d better dress for the brutally rugged, rain-soaked conditions they love.
Enter the Wapiti XP. High-performance rain gear taken to the next level. If you get wet in a Wapiti XP, you were probably already swimming. Built from our new Gen III 3-layer AEGIS® Whisper fabric, the Wapiti hunting jacket is highly breathable and extremely waterproof. It’s also quiet, which is essential when stalking the beast it’s named after.
Along with its classic looks, the Wapiti XP performs impeccably well in bad weather across the outdoor spectrum – from hardcore hunting to Saturday kids’ sports supervision.
Give yourself the means to stay out when Mother Nature says “go home”.
If you're ordering from outside New Zealand, your country might add its own duties or customs fees when your Swazi gear arrives - These charges are out of our hands, so just be aware that you might need to pay them to collect your parcel. If you’re unsure, it’s worth checking with your local customs office first.
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Product Specifications
All the features you need in a shooting jacket, the Wapiti XP is ultra-quiet, water and windproof, and breathable. Designed for shooting and rugged conditions.
Key Features
AEGIS® 3-layer Watershield Whisper fabric - soft, light, very quiet and 100% waterproof, windproof and breathable
2-way YKK water-resistant zip to ensure the jacket is as easy to get on as it is to get off
Use the top puller to zip it up closed or use the bottom puller if you want more ventilation down under
Zip-off hood with stiffened adjustable peak, a durable liner and a hood wire for excellent peripheral vision and water shedding
Internal chest map pocket stored securely under storm flap
Hand warmer pockets
Generous external "wet" pockets with mesh eyelets to allow collected water to drain away
Bistable pockets – meaning we’ve added a light-weight metal strut to pop out the pocket tops on the wet pockets for easy access to ammunition
A tab located inside hand-warmer pockets pulls out and snaps to bottom wet pocket allowing it to remain open
Stretch inner cuff with touch-tape outer cuffs ensures sleeves stay where you want them
Side vents
Can be rolled into its own hood for easy stowing
Fabric & Care
We were one of the first in the world to produce a soft, quiet, tough and durable rain garment.
Made from a Polyester brushed tricot knit, with an eco-friendly 80/20 DWR (80% water-free in spray tests after 20 washes).
The outer layer, or shell as it is sometimes known, has a big job to do. It is your best form of defence against wind, rain and snow. Choose a garment that will do all of the above, not just by fabric, but by DESIGN!
Conditions
An outstanding performer in wet and/or windy weather.
FUNCTION
Waterproof
No matter what the weather, Swazi Watershield shells set the benchmark in high-performance wet weather gear. They're simply in a class of their own!
Windproof
Windshield Outer Layers provide total all-around wind protection with extra warmth and comfort for when it comes in hard and cold!
Breathable
There's no point in wearing something that keeps out the rain if it keeps in the sweat - you still get wet!
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Sharon F.Reviewed by Sharon F., from New Zealand
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I recommend this product
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45 - 54
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M
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M
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Excellent wanted one for years and finally have one
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James M.Reviewed by James M., from United States
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I recommend this product
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65+
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3XL
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3XL
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Can not afford to pay duty. Will not be buying more until duty is reduced. Was not informed on duty at purchase. Probably would not have bought if I would have known about the high duty.
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Jim M.Reviewed by Jim M., from Canada
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L
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L
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General Outdoors
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Wapiti jacket
Can't say too much yet as I have only had to wear it once. Looking forward to getting a lot of use out of it during the fall, winter, and spring months. I must have spent a year researching different rain jackets before finally settling on the Swazi jacket. Also, a friend has one and he highly recommended it.
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Nick O.Reviewed by Nick O., from New Zealand
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65+
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M
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M
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Wapiti hunting jacket
This is my second wapiti jacket, the first having done 10 years hard work was stolen. I have a tahr coat as well, but really like the extra pockets and full length zip on the wapiti jacket, so I purchased a replacement.
Having used one for years, and being impressed with its wind proofing, water proofing and ability to handle serious work for years, I purchased another for my son in law who is just getting into NZ hunting and he (ex the UK) is over the moon on just how well it works in all situations….deer in the Kaimanawas or tahr in the Mt Cook region. The Swazi gear is just so hard to beat…my other hunting son in law found that out to his cost! He now wears Swazi….
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GeoffreyReviewed by Geoffrey
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Fantastic product that would recommend to anyone who needs a serious wet weather garment.
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What is the Swazi Warranty?
All Swazi garments are unconditionally warranted against faulty fabric and workmanship. We reserve the right to repair or replace at our discretion. We have a specific page for more details on our warranty and repairs and returns policies here.
Will I have to pay customs on an international order?
International customers are solely responsible for payment of all duties, import taxes and customs fees.
These fees are not included in the cost of shipping and we are unable to provide estimates of what this will cost as it will depend entirely on the garment and what charges your own government imposes.
Please check with your local customs agent for more details.
Can I change or cancel my order?
We process orders very quickly, which means in most cases, we can't make changes after an order has been placed. We definitely cannot make changes after we have sent a shipping confirmation email with a tracking link.
In saying that, if you have already placed an order and would like to cancel or change it, please email us service@swazi.co.nz or call 64 6 368 4822 within 2 hours of placing your order. We will do the best we can.
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