Sitka jet stream vs arcteryx gamma mx

[gwl79902]

I am looking at getting a high end hooded shift shell. I would use it for archery hunting, rifle hunting, fishing, and around town. I live in Bend oregon temps are not too bad in winter. I hunt and fish in a huge range of temps and conditions.

If any of you have opinions on these two coats I would love to hear them. As far as i can tell they seem to be fairly similar.

As for sizing do most of you put a puffy over or under in very cold conditions. To be honest in that type of situation I most likely would go with a hard shell and puffy.

 

[Where's Bruce?]

You're in OR...get something waterproof. The DNR finish won't suffice. JMO, I could be wrong.

 

[deerhunter628]

I think the Jetstream is about the best jacket made. When it gets real cold glassing on the mountain i have a puffy to put on over. In Michigan in the winter I have a thinner puffy I wear under. Its certainly not a rain coat. I dont plan to wear it in place of a rain coat but the DWR does a pretty good job. I dont know anything about the other one but I do love my Jetstream.

 

[gwl79902]

I likve on the east side and we only get about 24 inches of rain a year. I do hunt on the wet side some and I agree this coat would not work well for any extended time out.

WheresBruce We went to the coast for spring break and the picture you sent looks like when the rain let up. I also found my roof in my travel trailer leaked. What a pain. 4 days of work when I got home redoing the front inside of the trailer. All It would have taken to prevent it was to check the roof seams and recaulk as needed.

Thanks deer hunter that is good to know

 

[sr80]

I have a gamma mx, its black. Its my hiking and around town jacket and love it. From what I can see the new catalyst from first lite looks like a pretty close copy to that jacket. I had a jetstream a couple years ago in size large, it fit small. Hoping that the tall version of the jetstream fits me better. But if not ill be getting the catalyst for sure.

 

[JollyRoger]

I've been beating up an MX hoodie for a few years in the mountains. I love it but generally use it for really cold and active use (ice climbing, snowshoeing, etc). If I'm hiking I get pretty warm in it unless it's freezing cold. I've tried on the Jetstream probably a dozen times now but the large feels tight and the XL seems kinda loose. Granted, what feels loose in the store usually isnt as bad in the field since you're geared up (it doesnt have to look good with jeans). If they were sized similar to Arcteryx I'd definitely be using one for late season hunts.

 

[JollyRoger]

As for the puffy question: While adventuring in the winter I can put an Atom LT puffy underneath (it's a 60g synthetic hoody). Also, while belaying or sitting still for long periods I have a super puffy I can put over top of it (also by Arcteryx... the Nuclei AR). I cant say enough good things about my Arcteryx jackets, for me the sizing is perfect and they layer great.

 

[1shotgear]

I am looking at getting a high end hooded shift shell. I would use it for archery hunting, rifle hunting, fishing, and around town. I live in Bend oregon temps are not too bad in winter. I hunt and fish in a huge range of temps and conditions.

If any of you have opinions on these two coats I would love to hear them. As far as i can tell they seem to be fairly similar.

As for sizing do most of you put a puffy over or under in very cold conditions. To be honest in that type of situation I most likely would go with a hard shell and puffy.

The Sitka Jetstream is the most popular jacket that they make. It has the Gore wind stopper in it with a fleece lined inside. Also has pit zips for ventilation. Its isn't going to be a waterproof jacket it's not Gortex, but the DWR finish is killer. I've been in a downpour in Colorado and it went on for a few hours and the jacket got wet but I was dry on the inside. I would go with the Jetstream and you will be more than pleased with the jacket. If not look at getting a Gortex you cant go wrong with that either.

 

[huntcoop]

The Sitka Jetstream is the most popular jacket that they make. It has the Gore wind stopper in it with a fleece lined inside. Also has pit zips for ventilation. Its isn't going to be a waterproof jacket it's not Gortex, but the DWR finish is killer. I've been in a downpour in Colorado and it went on for a few hours and the jacket got wet but I was dry on the inside. I would go with the Jetstream and you will be more than pleased with the jacket. If not look at getting a Gortex you cant go wrong with that either.

What about his puffy question, underneath or over the Jetstream? and which puffy? Kelvin, Kelvin Lite..........

 

[frosty_1]

ArcTeryx customer support is beyond amazing. Had a 7 year old hard shell that had a bad zipper and would wet out(didn't originally, but coatings wore off). Instead of fixing, they offered me a new jacket(MSRP was around $550). Love my ArcTeryx gear for weather here in Oregon.

 

[mb6355]

Have both. Use the gamma for everyday outdoor stuff and fishing but the jetstream gets the nod for hunting in the mountains. The pit zips are great when hiking with a pack and the windstopper really works, much more so than the gamma. My only complaint with the jetstream is the length, wish it was more like the coldfront or even the length of the gamma.

 

[1shotgear]

What about his puffy question, underneath or over the Jetstream? and which puffy? Kelvin, Kelvin Lite..........

I do like the kelvin lite. I have both kelvin down and kelvin lite I like to bring the lite just cause I can put that under my jet stream if I need to the kelvin is a little to puffy to go under but it also all depends on weather conditions and where I am hunting. They both pack up very well in a pack I prefer the kelvin lite cause it is a little more of a sport fit and the cuffs are a little tighter to the wrist if you are shooting a bow it's nice for it not to ball up at the end on your release.