When it comes to waterfowling, mud, ice, water, frigid temperatures and harsh conditions are all part of the game, and the hunter’s gear and apparel must not only endure, but perform in these tough conditions. Many manufactures tried and failed when it came to producing waterfowl equipment and clothing that could stand up to the rigors of the hunt. Then, along came Banded Brands. The founders set out to create superior products to enhance the outdoor experience and accomplished just that. 

Banded Brands is a progressive outdoor clothing and accessory company offering innovative products that bring your life and the outdoors together. A relative newcomer to the industry, Banded hit the ground running with a full line of gear primarily for the waterfowl hunter. Since then they have expanded into outdoor lifestyle clothing, breathable waders, and turkey hunting outerwear. In the future, Banded will continue to drive forward bringing merchandise to market designed to make the outdoor experience exceptional.

Banded currently offers over six-hundred items representing nineteen diverse product categories, such as outerwear; waders; boots; hunting accessories; blinds; decoys and calls. 

“Banded’s new clothing and waders for 2016 are engineered for hunting in all conditions,” John Gordon, public relations for Banded Holdings Inc., said.  “We are most excited about the Black Label breathable insulated wader. This is a premium product packed with features designed to take waterfowl hunting comfort to a new level. All of our new products are available in Realtree Max-5 which is a great pattern that blends into diverse environments. “   

Realtree Max-5 Banded ¼ Zip Mid-Layer Jacket – Worn alone or with other garments, the 1/4 Zip Mid-Layer Jacket in Realtree MAX-5, is a versatile option for chilly weather conditions. Lightweight and warm, the jacket works well in conjunction with a water and windproof outer layer such as the Pathfinder 3L and you have a combination that withstands harsh elements. So whether it is a piece of your system or primary protection, the 1/4 Zip Mid-Layer Jacket is a must have in your clothing arsenal. It features weather-resistant and windproof Stealth-Shell polyester fabric. 

• Weather resistant and windproof Stealth-Shell polyester fabric 

• Brushed on backside 

• Mild weather outer layer 

• Cold weather inner layer 

• Coral fleece inner layer 

• Zippered chest pockets 

• Weather-resistant YKK zippers 

Realtree Max-5 Banded Women’s White River Wader Jacket – The Women’s White River Wader Jacket is loaded with options. Featuring a 3-n-1 design consisting of an outer shell and an inner liner jacket, which can be worn separately or together, this jacket is a cold-weather must. The exterior shell combines optimal fabrics with the most scientifically advanced waterproof and breathable laminate to develop a Super Hydrophobic Evaporative Development System (SHEDS). The liner features 40 gram PrimaLoft silver insulation due to its soft, breathable, water repellent, and fast drying characteristics.  

• Sheds waterproof breathable technology 

• 100% polyester outer shell fabric 

• 100% waterproof fully taped seams 

• Water resistant YKK zippers 

• Zippered chest and lower cargo pockets 

• Bilateral magnetic bellowed lower shell pockets 

• Fleece lined hand-warmer pockets 

• Anatomical Hood with three critical adjustment points 

• Weather-resistant and windproof rip-stop 100% polyester shell fabric 

• 40g PrimaLoft Silver Insulation 

• YKK Zippers 

Realtree Max-5 Banded Women’s White River Wader Pant – The Women’s White River Wader Pant is warm and dry and worthy of being paired with the incredible Redzone Breathable Waders. The recipe for the ultimate wader pants was a Stealth-Shell outer over a coral fleece liner finished out with pockets right where a duck hunter wants them and weather-resistant YKK zippers. 

• Weather resistant and windproof Stealth-Shell fabric  

• Coral fleece inner layer  

•  Front hand pockets  

• Weather-resistant YKK zippers  

• Warm, dry and comfortable 

• Perfect before, during and after the hunt 

Realtree Max-5 Banded ¼ Zip Waterproof Hooded Pullover -- The Banded ¼ Zip Waterproof Hooded Pullover keeps you dry on the soggiest of days.  Optimal fabrics combine with the most scientifically advanced waterproof and breathable laminate to produce a Super Hydrophobic Evaporative Development System (SHEDS). The three-way adjustable hood makes sure that you don't have any blind spots when watching the skies for incoming birds. Zippered chest and hand pockets with YKK weather-resistant protection. Soft-shell with stretch outer fabric and stretch PU cuffs that seal out water and wind. 

• SHEDS waterproof breathable technology 

• 100% waterproof seams 

• Hard shell twill outer fabric 

• Anatomical tri-adjust hood 

• High-tech bonded 3-layer fabric 

• Soft-shell with stretch outer fabric 

• Stretchable PU cuffs to seal out water 

• Zippered chest and hand pockets 

• Weather-resistant YKK zippers 

• Perfect for the high energy waterfowler 

Realtree Max-5 Banded ¼ Zip Utility Shirt – The ¼ Zip Utility Shirt is the perfect all-purpose waterfowling shirt. SHEDS waterproof shoulders and sleeves protect you from moisture, and a fleece core provides perfect insulation for milder weather or high-exertion hunts. Bilateral sleeve pockets keep small items handy, and quick-grab shell loops on the forearm allow quick follow-up shots. 

• SHEDS waterproof breathable twill integrated sleeves and shoulders 

• 100% waterproof seams 

• Quick-grab shell loops on forearm 

• Brush backed fleece core  

• Bilateral sleeve velcro closure pockets  

• Weather-resistant YKK zippers  

• Perfect for milder weather or high-exertion hunts 

Realtree Max-5 Banded Black Label Waders – The Black Label Waders combine stitch-minimizing Arc Welded Technology with SHEDS waterproof and breathable fabric for remarkable waterproof durability. Sixty gram PrimaLoft® Silver premium body insulation keeps you warm on the harshest days. A new lug style boot cleat pattern is paired with 1600 grams of interior Thinsulate®  insulation. 900 Duramax™ reinforced padded leg and shin guards protect your legs against sharp edges.  The coral fleece hand warmer pocket and an internal device pocket top off a premium wader you will enjoy for years to come. 

• SHEDS™ Waterproof Breathable Technology  

• 60grams PrimaLoft® silver premium body insulation 

• 1600 gram Thinsulate® insulated boots 

• New Boot Design: lug style boot cleat pattern with added wear areas on exoskeleton 

• Minimal stitch design using Arc Welded Technology 

• 900D reinforced padded leg and shin guard 

• Integrated convenient shell belt 

• 8 additional chest and shell sleeves 

• Coral fleece internal hand warmer 

• Internal device pocket 

• Side-zip chest adjustment  

For more info, check out www.banded.com.