Sitka Ambient UL 60 Hoody Review

[mtwarden]

Yeah they're going to be very (very) close

 

[Hi-liner]

Yeah they're going to be very (very) close

Last question, but have you had durability issues with either your ambient or mdwi? I know not to wear one while busting thick brush, but I've seen a lot of people say that they’ll get ripped/damaged from wearing a heavy pack.

You seem like you get to use your gear hiking & hunting more than most, so I’d love to hear how yours are holding up.

 

[Grady.J]

How do you feel these compare to a windshirt/alpha hoodie two piece set up? I just picked up a BD alpine start for a decent price based on your recommendation, and am on the lookout for an alpha hoodie to pair with it, probably the farpoint 60gm when it comes back in stock. Looking forward to the versatility of a two piece, but not sure if it'll be more hassle than it's worth?

 

[mtwarden]

Last question, but have you had durability issues with either your ambient or mdwi? I know not to wear one while busting thick brush, but I've seen a lot of people say that they’ll get ripped/damaged from wearing a heavy pack.

You seem like you get to use your gear hiking & hunting more than most, so I’d love to hear how yours are holding up.

No durability issues w/ either; you can expect some minor piling under the shoulder straps- but it's minor and no way effects performance at all

How do you feel these compare to a windshirt/alpha hoodie two piece set up? I just picked up a BD alpine start for a decent price based on your recommendation, and am on the lookout for an alpha hoodie to pair with it, probably the farpoint 60gm when it comes back in stock. Looking forward to the versatility of a two piece, but not sure if it'll be more hassle than it's worth?

It's the only to fly IMHO

These breathable mid-layers (including the "non-naked ones" like the Ambient) do great on the move, but they offer little resistance to wind (or light precip for that matter), so having a wind layer to go over them when needed is almost mandatory. Even more so w/ "naked" Alpha. The "naked" versions are also a lot more prone to snagging, so again another place where the wind layer can help.

 

[Hi-liner]

No durability issues w/ either; you can expect some minor piling under the shoulder straps- but it's minor and no way effects performance at all



It's the only to fly IMHO

These breathable mid-layers (including the "non-naked ones" like the Ambient) do great on the move, but they offer little resistance to wind (or light precip for that matter), so having a wind layer to go over them when needed is almost mandatory. Even more so w/ "naked" Alpha. The "naked" versions are also a lot more prone to snagging, so again another place where the wind layer can help.

That’s great to hear regarding the durability. Thanks for all of your help and responses!

 

[bojangles808]

After a week in Canada this summer and whittail hunting in the south in January I sold my 100 I liked my ul 60 more. For the extra weight of the 100 I didn't think it was that much warmer.iirc the 100 was 5 oz heavier in an xl (10 vs 15 oz)

 

[Hi-liner]

After a week in Canada this summer and whittail hunting in the south in January I sold my 100 I liked my ul 60 more. For the extra weight of the 100 I didn't think it was that much warmer.iirc the 100 was 5 oz heavier in an xl (10 vs 15 oz)

Sounds like the ambient jackets (either the original 150 weight or the new 200) would be best for whitetail or even slower paced turkey hunting.

Depending on how much I like the 75, I might get the 200 to use for late season elk here in MT. I have to make sure my wife doesn’t get too angry about all of these fancy new clothes or she might bury me in them.

 

[Grady.J]

It's the only to fly IMHO

These breathable mid-layers (including the "non-naked ones" like the Ambient) do great on the move, but they offer little resistance to wind (or light precip for that matter), so having a wind layer to go over them when needed is almost mandatory. Even more so w/ "naked" Alpha. The "naked" versions are also a lot more prone to snagging, so again another place where the wind layer can help.

Excellent, thanks! I run pretty hot so I'd been thinking about a windshirt for early morning cold hikes with just a baselayer, but being able to ditch the grid fleece and combo it with a lightweight alpha layer when necessary seems pretty primo.

 

[mtwarden]

Yeah it gives you several different options

just base layer
base layer + windshirt
base layer + active mid-layer
base layer + active mid-layer + windshirt

 

[Carrot Farmer]

Excellent, thanks! I run pretty hot so I'd been thinking about a windshirt for early morning cold hikes with just a baselayer, but being able to ditch the grid fleece and combo it with a lightweight alpha layer when necessary seems pretty primo.

Mtn Evo is my 2nd most favorite piece, behind my puffy


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[Cavila99]

one of my favorite's from sitka.

 

[mtwarden]

Still rocking mine, from last weekend