The Beeswaxed Rain Parka is built for adventurers who refuse to settle for synthetic rain gear. Crafted from 10 oz. cotton canvas and treated with pure beeswax, this waxed canvas rain jacket delivers water repelling performance without PFOS, PFAS, or other toxic chemicals. Rugged, breathable, and timeless, it’s designed to handle the wild unpredictability of back country weather while staying rooted in natural tradition.
Where conventional Gore-Tex rain jackets rely on plastics and chemical coatings, the beeswaxed canvas rain parka offers a renewable, eco-friendly alternative that performs in rain, wind, and snow. The beeswax treatment naturally repels water while allowing air to circulate, keeping you dry without that clammy, synthetic feel. Over time, the jacket develops a rich patina, becoming a reflection of your adventures.
- Non-toxic and PFOS-free: No forever chemicals—just natural beeswax and cotton canvas.
- Waxed canvas durability: Water-resistant, abrasion-resistant, and built to withstand years of hard use.
- All-weather versatility: A serious rain parka for hiking, mountaineering, thru-hiking, and everyday exploration.
- Repairable and re-waxable: Maintain it with ease, and extend its life for decades.
From alpine passes to coastal downpours, this beeswaxed rain jacket protects against the elements while honoring the earth. It’s not just outerwear—it’s a commitment to a different way of being outdoors: rugged, resilient, and in harmony with nature.
This beeswaxed canvas rain parka is ideal for hiking and backpacking, bushcrafting, foraging or working on the farm or walking around the city. Our all natural, non-toxic and PFOS free rain jacket does what your synthetic Goretex parka does,…without the harmful environmental toxins. This is an alternative to the PFOS teflon forever chemicals and other toxic Durable Rainwear rain jackets. Our waxed canvas rain parka has technical features such as drawstring closures, hand pockets, easy entry and exit using the zipper.
This parka is only a shell, where you add or subtract layers as you see fit. So this parka will work in summer when covering only a base layer, and also work in cold weather while wearing sweaters underneath.
The advantage of waxed canvas over synthetic is hands down more comfortable due to the superior breathability. Also there is no loud swishing sounds as you walk, and you feel more grounded. Not to mention you are taking a step to end PLASTIC CULTURE which is destroying the planet. You get feel the impact of your wise choice.
Just how waterproof are they? These Beeswaxed Canvas Rain Parkas are about equivalent to Goretex type jackets. The inside of the shell will get damp, but not wet. This is a breathable fabric suitable for hiking and exertion.
How much does it weigh? Not much more than a Goretex type synthetic rain parka. To be more specific, about two pounds.
We offer these in three sizes. Small Medium, Large. The sizing classifications have already accounted for wearing thicker layers underneath during cold weather and provide ample room to move. That means, you don’t need to get a size larger for wearing insulation layers. The demo video explains how to choose your best size.
Allow about two weeks for delivery.