Technical hunting apparel usually favors membranes and synthetic laminates. Chene Gear’s Founders’ Reserve goes deliberately older-school, building four field pieces around 11-ounce British Millerain waxed cotton canvas designed to develop a patina.

The collection includes a Waxed Wading Jacket, Waxed Down Vest, Waxed Jac-Shirt, and Waxed Field Bib. Antique-brass YKK hardware, corduroy, brushed flannel, and full-grain leather reinforcements give the range a workwear character while keeping details tied to waterfowl hunting. The $380 Wading Jacket uses a brushed flannel lining and corduroy collar; the $350 vest adds 160 grams of 650-fill goose down. The $275 Waxed Jac-Shirt combines canvas with brushed cotton twill and hidden magnetic storage.

The $450 bib uses two layers of waxed canvas, full-length side zips, articulated knees, a gusseted crotch, and leather reinforcement. The appeal is material longevity and wear-in character, a quality shared with British Millerain outerwear.

All four pieces are listed as new and currently available in Dark Olive and Field Khaki, with prices ranging from $275 to $450.