Sitka Jacket Comparison and Review - Big Game Jackets Field Tested

In this Sitka Big Game Jacket comparison and review we compare 7 of the Sitka Jackets side by side and how each of them performed for me in the field over the last couple years. Sitka Big Game Jackets each have their purpose and use, but are very different from each other. It can be hard to decide which one is best for your uses given how may Sitka Jackets there are.
Buy the Sitka Jetstream Jacket: bit.ly/3hWODur
Buy the Sitka Kelvin Lite Down Jacket: bit.ly/3FmliCQ
Buy the Sitka Aerolight Jacket: bit.ly/3Y6Jfpl
Buy the Sitka Ambient Jacket: bit.ly/3FkGEk1
Buy the Sitka Ambient Hoody: bit.ly/3h1oIS3
Buy the Sitka Traverse Jacket: bit.ly/3Bus4nZ
Buy the Sitka Traverse Hoody: bit.ly/3iACSKi
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00:00 Introduction
01:05 What's in this video
02:13 Differences in weights
03:45 Warmth differences
09:00 Fit and sizing of each
14:14 Best uses for each jacket

[@3565891]

Great job as usual. I always look for your reviews on pieces I’m considering.

[@BackwoodsPursuit]

Thanks Paul! Really appreciate that and thanks for following the channel!

[@bloutdoorz2558]

Yes

[@BackwoodsPursuit]

Thanks for watching!

[@mikestrong1378]

Thanks for all the info. Can you clarify where you might use the Ambient hoodie over the Ambient jacket and vice versa? That's a piece I'm considering for next season but I've been torn between the 2.

[@BackwoodsPursuit]

Hey there Mike! Man...that's a tough one, but the hoodie would be better used when temps are warmer, but cool in the morning, and then it's a great piece to sleep in when backpacking since it's got the hood. It's not quite as warm as the jacket, and doesn't have the full zip, so it's less convenient to put on/take off. Overall though, they are both awesome....I just ended up grabbing the jacket more than the hoodie personally. Thanks for watching!

[@joeobryant7084]

Thanks for your reviews, what jacket replaced the 90% one. Is the traverse closest to it?

[@BackwoodsPursuit]

Hey there! What do yoyvmean the 90% one? The Kelvin Lite Hoody? The Traverse is kind of its own style and different than the rest. It's not a puffy or even an insulation piece really, but it's warm because the berber fleece.

[@briankhoury7044]

In a rainy situation would you consider using the Jetstream over the Kelvin light down. Then swap them when the rain stops just because the Kelvin doesn’t do good in the rain.

[@BackwoodsPursuit]

Hmmm... great question Brian. You certainly could do that. The downside would be that putting the Jetstream over the Kelvin Down would negate the warmth benefit of the down since it'll get compressed. But, as long as you are ok with losing some of its warmth and you keep it from getting wet, it'll be warm when it stops raining and you can then put it over the Jetstream. I've done that with a puffy (over the Jetstream). Thanks for watching!

[@briankhoury7044]

@@BackwoodsPursuit thank for replying. Ya usually if temps drop it won’t rain there will be No humidity. Then the puffy can stay as the outside layer.

[@BackwoodsPursuit]

@@briankhoury7044 you bet! Let me know if you decide to go that route and how it works for you!

[@LeoParsi11]

Can you wear the ambient jacket over the ambient hoody?

[@BackwoodsPursuit]

@LeoParsi11 hey there! I probably wouldn't unless you sized up with the jacket...the fit would be too tight. Thanks for watching!

[@afarley337]

do you think you could layer a traverse under a jetstream in the same size? ie a large a traverse jacket under a large jetstream jacket or need an XL jetstream?

[@BackwoodsPursuit]

Hey there Aaron! Absolutely....I've put the Traverse under the Jetstream (both with the updated sizing) and it worked great. No need to size up now on the Jetstream, other than you may need a tall version depending on arm length. Thanks for watching!

[@kendole5931]

@@BackwoodsPursuit I had to go Large Tall for my Jetstream with everything else as Large underneath. Don’t go XL if everything else is Large, you’ll look like the Michelin Tire guy

[@BackwoodsPursuit]

@@kendole5931 thanks for the feedback! I'd say that lines up with my experience as well. Thanks for watching!

[@MacD2029]

Did the Traverse Hoodie get updated sizing or just the jacket? And if so, when?

[@BackwoodsPursuit]

Hey there! Yeah, the sizing got updated as well to fit more true to a standard size. If you wear a LG in a shirt, you should probably wear a large in this. Thanks for watching!

[@MacD2029]

@@BackwoodsPursuit Thanks. It looked a bit bigger (baggier) on you than the others. Would you even say it tends to run a bit loose/big now?

[@BackwoodsPursuit]

@MacD2029 I wouldn't say it runs large at all...still more on the snug side if anything. Thanks!

[@azuolasjanuskaitis1067]

How long are your arms?

[@BackwoodsPursuit]

I'd have to measure to be sure, but I have longer arms. I have a 30 inch draw with a bow. Thanks for watching!