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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.
The power on this thing is immense! It would absolutely put an intruder or attacker down. Very easy to use, and the versatility of the different projectile types allows you to fight your own fight!
Super lightweight and easy to handle; even my petite wife had no problem holding it. Gives us peace of mind even though we do not like guns.
This product checks every box for non-lethal protection: price, capacity, and accuracy. Already ordered backup projectiles and extra CO₂ cartridges.
A great solution for home defense if you're looking to protect yourself instantly without lethal force. Easy to use with a quick load time.
Comfortable to hold with a solid feel. The color makes it easy to find regardless of light conditions. Easy to reload and use right out of the box.
This thing is awesome! Feels really solid and well-made. Can shoot up to 60ft, so you don't have to wait for someone to get close to use it.
Seems like an effective home defense weapon. I like the weight and size of it.