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Handcrafted Promise

Briar Proof Gear

Briar Proof for Life

Briar Proof. Hand-Sewn. USA Proud.

At Dan's, we make the toughest briar proof hunting and work gear possible—because we know what it means to dig deep, wade through, bed in, muck out, fell, lead, and shoot. Like you, we build our lives doing these things.

We want our gear to outlast rough work and tough hunts—from damp mornings running your hounds to late shifts in wind and snow. That’s why our Amish seamstresses cut, stitch, and rivet each piece by hand. Like a good haul or job well done, our gear leaves nothing half-finished.

For the hound hunters, fowlers, and workers who won't slow down, we make gear that won't either.

briar proof gear
briar proof gear

The Right Stuff for the Job

Tough Materials and Rough Terrain

The base material for our gear is a tight-woven, 600-denier nylon made for lasting durability. It is water, tear, and pierce-resistant, making it the perfect fabric for hunting and work gear that gets gritty, bloody, and wet. And it doesn’t bunch or stiffen up, but flexes with your movement, letting you freely stretch, stride, strain, swing, and shoot while keeping dry, unstuck, and unbothered. In Dan’s gear, you’ll be ready for any situation—from briars and creek beds to cold weather and timber yards.

Why Dan's

For the care of a community

We started Dan's Hunting Gear as a family shop in rural Ohio, handcrafting briar proof workwear and hunting gear for relatives and friends. Dan’s Briar Proof is still family-owned, still making gear the same way, and still answerable to the folks who wear it. When you buy from Dan's Briar Proof, you're buying from people who hunt, work, and depend on this gear themselves.

For Amish handcrafted quality

We’ve grown over the years, but our Amish seamstresses still measure, cut, sew, and rivet by hand. You can see the handiwork in the stitching and pleating, feel it in the loose, comfortable fit. Season after season, you'll work and hunt dry and protected in Dan’s.

For the long haul

Our American-made briar proof gear is so durable you’ll wonder how we keep the lights on. But when you wear our Houndsman’s Choice Coat or 5-Star Chaps into the field, you’ll feel so comfortable and protected you’ll be ready to get your next coat or chap from Dan’s.

From a dealer near you

We’ve partnered with over 300 retailers across the USA so you can see and feel our gear in person and support your local hunt and outdoor supply shop.

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