New Sitka Kelvin Lite Down vs old Kelvin Lite hoody

[primal.wanderings]

Has anyone tried the new Kelvin Lite Down? How does it compare to the regular Kelvin Lite hoody in term of warmth and fit?

 

[Roebuck]

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[406unltd]

I have both and the down is warmer but I obviously haven’t been able to hunt a rifle season or anything with it so all I can say is it is noticeable in the conditions I have put it in. Also the sleeve and cuff comfort is way better with the down. Overall fit of the down jacket is superior. I needed to go xlt in the KLH for sleeve length and torso length but the xl in KLDJ is awesome. I’m 6’ 200# with a 30.5” draw. I’m glad I have both for early and late seasons as they are different tools for different conditions.

 

[Wapiti16]

I have not been able to try to Kelvin Lite Down Hoody yet, but everyone I've talked to said the fit is better than the Kelvin Lite Hoody. I hope so, I really like the KLH but the forearms are SO tight, its hard to wear over anything. The new Down Hoody seems to be a better cut to accomodate some light layers

 

[Tony Trietch]

Sitka Kelvin Lite Down Jacket And Pant Review - Rokslide

Sitka Kelvin Lite Jacket And Pants feature a blend of DWR treated down and Primaloft 900 to keep you warm and dry without extra weight and bulk.

www.rokslide.com

It's warmer by a good margin but not as warm as the Kelvin Down WS hoody.

 

[GPool1842]

Got the KLD in today.

I have the KLH and had to size up from L to XL because the KLH armpits seemed so tight. I went with the L for the new KLD based on all of the written and video reviews calling the fit improved. I still think even on the new KLD fit, it is still tight under the armpits.

I am 6’ 180#. The XL KLH is the only piece of XL clothing in my whole house. Since both of these pieces bother me under the armpits, I am convinced the problem is me.

Going to keep the L on the KLD and see how it wears when I have hunting tops underneath it. Real cool jacket regardless... forearms less restricting, nicer cuffs, no bungee cord lock behind the head. Noticeably noisier than the KLH tho.

Hope this helps someone..

 

[thewaterfowler]

I prefer the lite down. Although, I am a hoody fan as well

 

[yellarcat]

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[Kotaman]

I have both and sized up on the KLD as well. I like them both and use them for different applications. KLD is warmer for sure.

 

[justin davis]

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[Antler Farmer]

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[sneaky]

KLD may be warmer, but it's noisier by a large margin