Stay warm, dry, and locked-in through the nastiest late-season fronts. The Insulated Guardian Elite® Vanguard is Drake’s cold-weather workhorse—built with a tough, breathable shell, smart body-mapped insulation, and burly 1600g booting so you can break ice at dawn and hunt all day in comfort.
Why you’ll love them
Built for brutal cold: Body-mapped LokDown™ insulation (125g front / 200g back) keeps core heat where you need it without adding bulk up top. Dry by design: Waterproof/windproof Guardian Elite breathable fabric treated with DWR sheds water fast and blocks wind.
Made to last: Tape-reinforced seams with up to 75% needle-hole reduction and HD2 overlays in high-wear zones for serious durability in blinds, boats, and timber.
All-day footing: 1600g Thinsulate™ Buckshot Mud boots with EVA midsoles and a grippy molded outsole keep feet warm and planted on slick levees and gumbo mud.
Hunt-smart storage: Pass-through handwarmer pocket, inside zip pocket, front cargo pouch, and vertical shell loops—essentials stay organized and within reach.
Tech specs
Guardian Elite™ breathable shell with DWR
LokDown™ insulation: 125g front / 200g back (body-mapped)
Boots: 1600g Thinsulate™ Buckshot Mud, EVA midsole, molded rubber outsole
Reinforcements: HD2 high-wear overlays; tape-reinforced seams (up to 75% needle-hole reduction)
Pockets/Carry: pass-through handwarmer, internal zip, front cargo pouch, vertical shell loops
Suspenders: X-back with quick adjust; integrated belt
Best for
Late-season duck and goose hunts, layout blinds, flooded timber, big-water boat rides, and any day that starts with skim ice.
Care tips
Rinse after use, hang to dry out of direct heat/sun, and store fully dry to maximize seam life and boot insulation.