Sitka Jetstream Jacket….. Older version vs the newer version

[Buckhorn 70]

Looking on opinions on the Sitka Jetstream Jacket…….previous version vs the newer version from a year or so ago. Which version do you guys with experience prefer. Thanks in advance.

 

[shooterrdy]

New version is softer and more comfortable but I feel the old one was better wind blicker
My opinion

 

[LostWapiti]

I have the original version. It is very tight fitting but also very comfortable. It does block the wind really well but I feel like that’s about where the benefits end. I don’t feel like it keeps me that warm when I am cold but it also makes me sweat terribly when hiking. It’s a really nice jacket and I want to like it but just don’t use it much anymore. I much prefer a good wind blocking lightweight puffy.

 

[remnnate]

I have the old version. It sounds like I am the outlier, but I feel like the wind cuts right through it. It also isn't warm at all. I am curious how the new one fares. It seems softer and more comfortable. The fit seems a little different also. Mine is kind of short in the torso. Not terrible but just a little.

 

[Medusa7MM]

Curious if anybody else had a chance to compare the old vs new version of this jacket? I have the old version and thinking about possibly trying out the updated version. I’ve been pretty happy with the old version blocking out the wind for the most part.

 

[DOMMA]

I have both and the differences are hard to detect. I do think the Jetstream jacket is the best early/mid hunting jacket on the market. It does an excellent job blocking the wind and fits better (tighter), than the Stratus and is equally as warm. I throw a merino base, Fanatic hoody and light puffy jacket underneath and sit out at 40 with no problems. I can push it to 35, if needed, for 2-3 hour sits. It also has a bit more flex than the stratus; it is a great option for saddle hunting.

 

[Jayhawkhunter]

I’ve had both - have the newer version now - feel like it cuts the wind just as well - the newer version fits me better - the older was really short on long torsos…not sure you can go wrong either way - the older is maybe more durable, the newer has a better fit IMHO….

 

[csrichardson97]

Pockets are different on the new. I have an older one, I think a couple pockets were removed on the new one.