Can some one give me input on the different Sitka Kelvin Jackets??

[Cgeb]

Ok if you don't count hooded vs non hooded it looks like to me there are three different versions. The Kelvin, Kelvin Lite and Kelvin Ultralite. I have a Kelvin Vest (what I consider the original) so I think I have a pretty good understanding of that version. I don't have local store to compare them even if they had the other versions.

So I'm guessing the Kelvin Lite is as much as an insulator just based on the pricing. So can someone sort of break down the Lite and Ultralite versions? If it makes any difference I would prefer the hooded version.

Thanks

 

[hardcorehunter5]

Not exactly what youre asking, but i wear the kelvin lite vest. Its real thin and i wear it ontop of a base layer and below a jacket. I basically think of it as a windblocker. It works dynamite for that and helps to keep me from getting cold. I would best described it as the thickness of a normal bath towel. Hope that helps.

-Hardcore


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[bean outdoors]

Ok if you don't count hooded vs non hooded it looks like to me there are three different versions. The Kelvin, Kelvin Lite and Kelvin Ultralite. I have a Kelvin Vest (what I consider the original) so I think I have a pretty good understanding of that version. I don't have local store to compare them even if they had the other versions.

So I'm guessing the Kelvin Lite is as much as an insulator just based on the pricing. So can someone sort of break down the Lite and Ultralite versions? If it makes any difference I would prefer the hooded version.

Thanks

they are separated out by insulation content...the more insulation the more it cost. It hinges on the temps your in and the activity level as to which one may be the best fit for your application.

 

[elkyinzer]

I only have one, the primaloft kelvin lite, no hood. I wear it a ton, it's a very versatile piece. Amazingly warm for as thin as it appears. I've always packed it as my puffy when elk hunting, so I wear it when I am stopped, setting up on elk, camp jacket, etc. Back home I use it as a layering piece for treestand hunting because of how light it packs. Wear it for non-hunting applications all the time. Had it almost 5 years now and it has held up well. Based on how it's held up compared to a couple down jackets I've owned, I'm getting away from down and sticking with synthetics in the future.

 

[mtwarden]

the Kelvin uses 170 gram/m2 primaloft

the Kelvin ultralight uses a 90 gram/m2 down/primaloft mix

the Kelvin Lite uses 80 gram/m2 primaloft

the Kelvin would be a very warm jacket, think belay jacket- also pretty heavy and bulky

I have the Kelvin Lite hoody which fits the bill as insulating layer for me for most of our rifle season- I use it stopped glassing or at camp, occasionally even on the move in really cold temps

 

[semperfidelis97]

The Kelvin lite hoody is one of my favorite Sitka pieces. I use it anywhere from early September mornings for elk to late November whitetail hunts.

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[tttoadman]

also a big fan of the kelvin light vest. super mid level pc.

one difference on the finish: the light vest is just a nylon, the regular kelvin vest has a nice microfleece in the collar. The nylon has never really bothered me. If I have it zipped up, I also have my merino zipped up under it.

 

[mtwarden]

I have the Kelvin Lite vest as well (got it off of Sierra Trading cheap!!!)- looking forward to using it this fall

 

[Cgeb]

Thanks for the comments. Ordered a Kelvin Lite Hoody.

 

[mtwarden]

good choice