Sounds like the ambient jackets (either the original 150 weight or the new 200) would be best for whitetail or even slower paced turkey hunting.
Depending on how much I like the 75, I might get the 200 to use for late season elk here in MT. I have to make sure my wife doesn’t get too angry...
Last question, but have you had durability issues with either your ambient or mdwi? I know not to wear one while busting thick brush, but I've seen a lot of people say that they’ll get ripped/damaged from wearing a heavy pack.
You seem like you get to use your gear hiking & hunting more than...
Gotcha. I’m assuming that the 75 and 60 are pretty comparable. I almost ordered a 60 when they had them on clearance but by the time I had talked myself into it they were sold out of everything but mediums. Oh well, such is life….
I’ve been wanting to jump on the Ambient train since last fall and after reading through A LOT of posts decided to go with the 75 over the 100. I typically run pretty hot so I thought the 75 would work better for me, plus if I get cold once I stop moving I’ll just throw on a puffy over...
I was able to test the fit of this jacket over multiple layers. I was wearing the following Sitka pieces, all size XL:
Core lightweight (no hood)
Core heavyweight hoody
Kelvin Aerolite vest
Jetstream jacket (size XLT)
Hyperdown jacket
The Hyperdown fit really well over everything and...
Agreed, it would be nice if their warmth, wind protection, breathability, etc. ratings were more consistent across their product lines. To expand on your point, I think it would be great if they went with a 10 point scale for their product features instead of a 5 point. It would help give a...
I’m in the same boat as you, typically wear an XL in everything from t-shirts to hunting jackets. I originally bought a black EVO for 60% off earlier this year and went with an XL because I just wear it around town or hiking with the family. I just ordered another one in Subalpine for backpack...
I wonder if Sitka discontinued the current EVO & is going to redesign it with less of an “athletic” cut. It seems to be a common complaint that there’s a lot of guess work and trial and error to get the correct sizing for different pieces within the same brand.
I ended up ordering this jacket in the Deep Lichen color, size XL and it arrived yesterday. I only had time to inspect it for defects (there were none) and try it on briefly. My initial impression is that the fit and finish are great, and I started getting hot just wearing it for a minute or...
I’m very interested in this jacket and have been doing a lot of homework on it and noticed that DWR isn’t listed as a feature on Sitka’s website. I reached out to their customer service team and asked if the jacket has a DWR treatment. This was their response:
“Thank you for reaching out. The...
I know heat & warmth vary greatly from person to person, but there’s no way I could hike or climb in this jacket. It would have to be well below zero for me to consider wearing a puffy this warm for any kind of physical activity.