2022 Sitka upper layering setup Traverse vs Mountain?

[streetdoctor]

Converting back to Sitka after wearing First Lite for the last few years. I'm a little torn on an outer layer for a September Elk hunt in Colorado. I'm a fan of Merino wool for next to skin so I'm keeping a couple First Lite short sleeves but primarily I'll be in Sitka's lightweight merino long sleeve quarter zip, an ambient hoody and then either a Traverse Jacket or a Mountain Jacket. I have the Traverse jacket now but I'm thinking of returning it in favor of the wind protection afforded by the Mountain Jacket. Anyone have any thoughts on this?

 

[H80Hunter]

I think the mountain jacket, in this case, would be better due to wind stopper.

 

[Lyeatman]

I prefer the jetstream. It’s a little heavy but blocks the wind.

 

[Desk Jockey]

If you have the traverse, you know what it is. The mountain is great (needs a damn hood) but it has no insulation. It is wind and some precipitation (could be more with a hood) but is not going to keep you warm as the traverse. If also doesn’t weigh as much (it would only weigh a bit more with a hood). and it isn’t as bulky.

they are both great pieces (mountain would be better with a hood) and I use both but for different purposes.

PS - Sitka, put a damn hood on the mountain jacket.

 

[streetdoctor]

I prefer the jetstream. It’s a little heavy but blocks the wind.

That's what I'm used to but it's no longer available apparently

 

[streetdoctor]

Found a jet stream on close out for the same price as a mountain at pro pricing

 

[sr80]

Mountain jacket definitely needs a hood!

 

[Mark at EXO]

That's what I'm used to but it's no longer available apparently

That'll change VERY soon.

 

[streetdoctor]

That'll change VERY soon.

What do you mean? They're on closeout everywhere online...

 

[Mark at EXO]

What do you mean? They're on closeout everywhere online...

New today... https://www.sitkagear.com/products/jetstream

 

[streetdoctor]

LOL. Of course...

 

[JakeShmevans]

That's what I'm used to but it's no longer available apparently

The just released the 2022 updated Jetstream.

 

[streetdoctor]

The just released the 2022 updated Jetstream.

I have one already I know

 

[JakeShmevans]

I have one already I know

Was late to the thread I never read the thread dates.

 

[Erussell01]

I prefer the jetstream. It’s a little heavy but blocks the wind.

Man I Love my jetstream. I don't bring it elk hunting anymore since it's heavy- but it's my favorite shell by far. I make excuses to wear the darn thing it seems