New Sitka ambient 100 full zip?

[chocolab]

Appeared in the catalog that arrived a couple days ago, not found on their website. Full zip not the 1/4 ambient hoody, looks just like the MDWi Arrowhead version. Any one seen this? I have the arrowhead but like the primaloft evolve better than the polartec alpha personally. Am I missing something?

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[MT_Wyatt]

I don't think you are missing anything, they just don't have it "out" yet. Noted that same thing last night. Super sweet.

But HOW is it the same weight with a full zip and hand pockets (13oz)?? Praying they didn't make it shorter than the current hoody (which is also 100 weight).

 

[mtwarden]

Glad to see them going full zip, not a fan of pullovers.

re: Alpha v Evolve- I can't tell (or see) any difference between the two

 

[aron]

Glad to see this coming out. I was browsing their website yesterday looking for this as I really like the ambient hood but prefer full zip.

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[chocolab]

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[ChrisAU]

Welp, here goes some $. Will compare to the MDWi this fall.

 

[Huntr]

I am gonna have to try one of these as well.

 

[JDMBEND]

I know what Santa is getting me for Christmas.

 

[sr80]

i just picked up my ambient hoody from the tailors, I had them put a full length zipper up the front. It turned out great.

 

[WoodBow]

Was stoked when I saw it in the catalog. Wish I had waited a few more months to buy. I guess I will sell my jacket and buy the new hooded version.

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[P Carter]

the 2023 ambient jacket and hoody were on camofire yesterday for 20% off, fyi. I bet better deals will be coming.

 

[TXCO]

the 2023 ambient jacket and hoody were on camofire yesterday for 20% off, fyi. I bet better deals will be coming.

Sitka had a 20% sale off everything over the last week. Theyve run more sales and promotions this year than Ive ever seen.

The new 100 may have finally solved my purchase dilemma


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[darcytribe]

I wish the new hoody jacket was available in pyrite like the non-jacket hoody is.

 

[StopMakingSense]

At least it comes in mud but I do wish it came in pyrite.

 

[2531usmc]

I’m sure pyrite is just a matter of time….

 

[Desk Jockey]

How does this compare to the arrowhead version? I know it is different insulation but is this one warmer / thicker?

 

[mtwarden]

How does this compare to the arrowhead version? I know it is different insulation but is this one warmer / thicker?

Having tested the identical pullover (and the MDWi), I'd same the same- except this one now comes full zip like the MDWi,

I could see/feel no real difference between Evolve and Direct insulation- at the same weight.

 

[Desk Jockey]

Having tested the identical pullover (and the MDWi), I'd same the same- except this one now comes full zip like the MDWi,

I could see/feel no real difference between Evolve and Direct insulation- at the same weight.

Damn you, @mtwarden. Now I went and bought another piece of arrowhead gear. Damn you to hell.

 

[Tips n Tails]

Damn you, @mtwarden. Now I went and bought another piece of arrowhead gear. Damn you to hell.

@Desk Jockey How do you like your MDWi? Did you get the hoody or the jacket? Pretty warm? I’m considering buying one even though I ordered the Ambient 100 hooded jacket.

 

[Desk Jockey]

@Desk Jockey How do you like your MDWi? Did you get the hoody or the jacket? Pretty warm? I’m considering buying one even though I ordered the Ambient 100 hooded jacket.

I have both hood and no hood now. no strong preference between them. If you want a hood, get a hood.

it is warmer than the FL and patagonia grid fleece mid layer that it replaced when still and breathes as well on the move. I took mine to Colorado for elk archery this year with cool aM temps. We were base camping hunting with a lot of miles at up and down each day. I left the mdwi on all morning to test it a bit. Unzipping and dumping heat on the move, I was not hot. It moved sweat well with a light base layer. At rest, it was perfect for cool temps. I didn’t have to layer up while we stopped to call but my buddy did.

I wouldnt say they are a must have, but I think I am won over that this type of insulation is a hell of a solution for warmth while active. You can probably get to the same result with other gear but you are going to be layering up or down and venting and sealing a lot more than I honestly do when I am on the move. I get a bit lazy so I either tend to sweat or freeze in those conditions When wearing other gear. I think this active insulation stuff lets you worry a little less as you move around and you exertion output varies.