Barbour’s Beaufort waxed jacket, initially introduced in 1983, is a category-defining piece of outerwear. It’s also arguably the most recognizable piece of hunting apparel ever created. Even modern versions still sport a sizeable rear pocket intended to hold small game.
And while a few subtle variations have appeared over the years, the newly released Modified Beaufort Jacket introduces several functional tweaks that are bound to be aesthetically divisive, at least for menswear nerds.
The front pocket are more functional, but also more technical looking
The most prominent design differences between the classic Barbour Beaufort and the Modified version revolves around the front pockets.
A new set of double-entry handwarmer pockets let wearers of the Modified version slide their hands in from the side and above via a new zippered opening.
