Advice for next Sitka piece

[livinginpursuit]

I'm looking for another layer for my sitka system, and trying to get in on some of the deals on Sitka stuff right now.
I have a core lw hoody, traverse 1/4 zip, and 90% jacket, as well as a lightweight puffy and dew point jacket for when things get nasty.
I've been looking at either the jet stream jacket or jet stream vest and hat.
I do a bit of western hunting, but mostly tree stand bowhunt for whitetails back east.
Seems like the vest/hat would work with my current system well and would be cheaper, but the jacket could be layered under with a puffy for colder stand hunts, when the dewpoint is too loud.
Which would be a more versatile set up, the 90% with JS vest and hat, or just the JS jacket?
Thanks

 

[skierhs]

The jet stream jacket is my favorite piece of Sitka I own. I only western hunt so I have to play the wind far more either way so I use the piece for my day to day wear in the fall as well. This piece gets stolen by the GF more than any other that I own for warmth and comfort.

 

[wapitibob]

I have had a core base, traverse mid, and 90% for probably 10 years. I got a mid puffy from Kryptek a cpl years ago. That setup works OK but I needed more insulation and a wind layer so this year I got the kelvin down hoody and the new jetstream jacket. I added a core hvy wt zip as well. I think I can cover any situation with those pieces. I wear the kelvin down under the jetstream; slight compression but not too bad.
The jetstreams are short, one thing to consider. I went with an xxl tall.

 

[timberbuck]

If you have the jetstream or timberline jacket you do not need a jetstream hat as you can use the hood.

I would have very little use for the jetstream vest and prefer a full shell in windy conditions. I do have use however for insulating vests under the shell like the kelvin.

Another option is the timberline jacket over the jetstream. Lighter, taped seams so more wind resistant and only partially insulated with tougher material on shoulders and sleeves. Makes more sense to me than the jetstream vest and is only slightly heavier.

Either make more sense than the 90% jacket as they have wind stopper.

Core heavyweight hoodie and mid weight 1/4 zip shirts are awesome IMO.

Like the core lightweight bottoms, never tried the mid or heavy as I have a good supply of the older traverse bottoms for colder conditions.

I do not like the Traverse 1/4 shirt for layering. Does not breathe well.

 

[TravisIN]

I where the kelvin active a lot while treestand hunting. Plenty quiet enough, very warm for the weight, goes in a pack easy as well. Over looked piece for whitetails I think. Also really like the timer line pants for stand hunting too.


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[livinginpursuit]

I went with the jet stream jacket, thanks for the advice.

 

[mj23polaris]

I went with the jet stream jacket, thanks for the advice.

You ever feel the itch to buy more get a core heavyweight hoodie. I just sold my traverse zip bc the hoodie is my new favorite fleece. It's super warm for what it is and the hood with face mask are legit.

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