Jetstream vs Hardshell - CO Second Rifle

[KitShickers]

So im thinking about running the Sitka Jetstream jacket and leaving the hard shell in the truck. Looking at the averages, It looks like Im much more likely to run into snow than rain in CO at 10,000ft, at that time of year. I love the comfort and durability of the jetstream over a shell, and was wondering if anyone thought it was water resistant enough, barring a forecast of a lot of rain?

 

[ianpadron]

I'd do the same. Softshell ftw.

What area of CO are you hunting?

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[ericF]

I've never needed a hard shell for even first rifle in Colorado. The soft shells has always been good enough. Especially at 10,000 feet.

 

[fightthenoise]

Yeah I stopped packing rain gear all together in Colorado. If it rains it’s a passing storm and if you get wet, it’s a very dry climate and you won’t be wet for long.

 

[Stingray]

I use a soft shell in Colorado at similar altitude at that time. I do carry rain gear and some insulating layers in my pack. But usually the soft shell works perfectly.

 

[Stingray]

Jetstream is nice. I like mine.

 

[camelcluch]

Jet stream and spray with Detrapel for extra water resistance.

 

[KitShickers]

I'd do the same. Softshell ftw.

What area of CO are you hunting?

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Im not 100% sure yet. Thinking about Unit 24.

 

[KitShickers]

Jet stream and spray with Detrapel for extra water resistance.

Thanks for the tip. Ive never heard of it. How does it differ from the usual DWR sprays?

 

[MidGAHunter]

I hunted second rifle in Colorado last year and wore the Jetstream religiously every morning (typically took it off around Noon and put it back on at last light). That being said, i had my Cloudburst Jacket in my pack and glad I did. We got rained on twice in the first 3 days so i simply threw on the cloudburst and was good to go. The Jetstream jacket is awesome though.

 

[camelcluch]

Detrapel is nano based. The stuff is awesome but a little spendy. I have not had too much luck with any DWR products working past very light rain for a few minutes. I think the stock DWR of the jet stream and the Detrapel would work very well.

 

[KitShickers]

Detrapel is nano based. The stuff is awesome but a little spendy. I have not had too much luck with any DWR products working past very light rain for a few minutes. I think the stock DWR of the jet stream and the Detrapel would work very well.

Can you confirm if its safe on the fabric?

 

[sneaky]

The weight of a soft shell is the primary reason I don't use one. Haven't seen a need for one in my system. A puffy and light weight shell is much more flexible. I know guys love their Jetstream jackets, but lightweight they are not.

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[KitShickers]

The weight of a soft shell is the primary reason I don't use one. Haven't seen a need for one in my system. A puffy and light weight shell is much more flexible. I know guys love their Jetstream jackets, but lightweight they are not.

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Yeah I have considered the weight. But the weight penalty isn't enough to trump the annoying sound of a hard shell. It annoys the hell out of me.

 

[sneaky]

Yeah I have considered the weight. But the weight penalty isn't enough to trump the annoying sound of a hard shell. It annoys the hell out of me.

The times I'm wearing a hard shell the noise is a non issue. It's gotta be crappy weather for it to come out, by then, noise won't matter. Everything else drowns it out.

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[Trial153]

The as bowhunter Jetstream is my most used jacket, I keep a light weight hardshell in my pack (dewpoint mostly) ...

 

[tracker12]

I have an older 90% which is the Jetstream without the hood. Its all I have used for the last 10 years on all my archery elk hunts.

 

[camelcluch]

Can you confirm if its safe on the fabric?

It’s good for all types of fabric. Cloth to leather.

 

[KitShickers]

It’s good for all types of fabric. Cloth to leather.

Great. Thank you for the tip. I’m going to try it for sure.

 

[1shotgear]

So im thinking about running the Sitka Jetstream jacket and leaving the hard shell in the truck. Looking at the averages, It looks like Im much more likely to run into snow than rain in CO at 10,000ft, at that time of year. I love the comfort and durability of the jetstream over a shell, and was wondering if anyone thought it was water resistant enough, barring a forecast of a lot of rain?

The Sitka Jet stream is the way to go for sure. It is the most popular jacket that Sitka makes because is it so durable. I went 3rd rifle here in Colorado and we got 24inchs on snow in 12 hours at 10,000ft. My jacket obviously got wet on the outside, but the inside was completely dry. I did not want to pack a Gortex shell, and I really do not think you would need one in Colorado.