Sitka Kelvin Ultra Lite Jacket Review

This jacket is well insulated to take the chill out of these activities with durable 4 way stretch panels on the sides which increase the range of motion and overall breathability of the jacket.

Sitka kelvin ultra lite jacket review. The sitka kelvin lite hoody is a lightweight hooded synthetic insulated jacket that is perfect for use from mid season hikes or hunts to moderate aerobic winter activities such as hiking or snowshoeing. Both of these new items have a new proprietary sitka primaloft 900 fill synthetic down blend. While i had no complaints with the k lite the kelvin active improved on it. Sitka s primaloft one insulation is a must if you are looking for lofted warm insulation high wind resistance less bulk and light weight.

The fabric is nearly silent it breathes well and the fit is great the tall version is the cat s meow for my frame. The side panels of the jacket stretch to help accommodate for its very athletic fit. Same as kelvin hoody without the hood. The jacket certainly moved with me as i hiked or did tasks around camp.

Sitka kelvin lite down jacket and pants. The sitka system including the kelvin lite jacket cut the wind and helped us stay in the field harvesting very nice 6x6 bull elk. Spending extra on your gear. New for 2020 sitka is releasing its new kelvin lite down jacket and pant.

Three to four months ago i was given the opportunity to test a prototype jacket from sitka featuring a new technology from primaloft the primaloft gold insulation primaloft gold is a down blend that boasts it has harnessed the benefits of both down and synthetic insulation. The kelvin pant vest and jacket is thermally efficient has superior water resistance dries faster than down and is breathable. Ultra fine fibers are engineered to retain maximum warmth even when wet and create a product that is quiet and less bulky allowing for greater freedom of movement. Sitka kelvin down ultra lite jacket optifade open country 3xl.

23 5 oz sitka s warmest synthetic jacket. Sitka gear kelvin lite hoody. Vest version of kelvin lite hoody. More of a midlayer and one of my favorite pieces of outdoor clothing of all time.

The down is independently treated with a dwr and makes up 80 of the blended portion of the. I used the kelvin lite for years because most of my hunting doesn t involve bitter cold. 13 7oz ultra breathable and very quiet.