Sitka or?

[dapesche]

Softshell - jack of all trades, master of none.

as SR80 alluded to, how do you hunt?

My experiece:
If you've moving at all up a mtn, don't bring a softshell in sept or early october. Especially if you are wearing a backpack.
If you're elmer pudding it on flat logging roads then I like my kuiu axis hybrid jacket but I really never wear it.


Honestly you could save the money and just go with:
- a basic long sleeve shirt from any outdoor brand,
- a neck gaiter and wear a synthetic vest
- lightweight gloves, and carry
- a lightweight rain jacket in your pack

You'll be good to go for the first 6 weeks of season.

I had both a jetstream and a SG deHav jacket for about a day and sold both. Fit was strange.
Had a kuiu kutana softshell and a kui guide. Sold both. Too warm and not weather resistant enough.

currently have the kuiu axis hybrid jacket because it has waterproofing on it vs. other softshells being water 'resistant'. I have only used it on my quad. If I don't use it next year I'll sell.





I am not a fan of softshells.

[HappyJack]

are you planning on hike in this jacket or or stationary sits kinda thing? Hard to beat the jetstream from sitka, windproof and breaths good. I prefer the stone glacier DH jacket though, mainly the fit for me.

I'll be combo hunting atv to hunting area, hiking and sitting in a climbing tree stand or ground blind.

Will check out this Jetstream as several people have mentioned it.

[decker9]

How is that for sizing? ie: is the Jetstream sized up'd from the puffy?

I have the older model and the fit seems spot on, im 6’ and thin, the large fits with enough room for layering. I have heard the newer model fits a little snugger.

I seen the SG de Havilland recommended. My personal experience is it’s not much of a hunting jacket, thin cold and a weird fit ime. Does look nice as a down town jacket though.

[hawk-i]

While I don't have other brands to compare it to, I have Sitka Downpour Pants and Jacket.

I'm very pleased with this gear to date.

[HappyJack]

Softshell - jack of all trades, master of none.

as SR80 alluded to, how do you hunt?

My experiece:
If you've moving at all up a mtn, don't bring a softshell in sept or early october. Especially if you are wearing a backpack.
If you're elmer pudding it on flat logging roads then I like my kuiu axis hybrid jacket but I really never wear it.


Honestly you could save the money and just go with:
- a basic long sleeve shirt from any outdoor brand,
- a neck gaiter and wear a synthetic vest
- lightweight gloves, and carry
- a lightweight rain jacket in your pack

You'll be good to go for the first 6 weeks of season.

I had both a jetstream and a SG deHav jacket for about a day and sold both. Fit was strange.
Had a kuiu kutana softshell and a kui guide. Sold both. Too warm and not weather resistant enough.

currently have the kuiu axis hybrid jacket because it has waterproofing on it vs. other softshells being water 'resistant'. I have only used it on my quad. If I don't use it next year I'll sell.





I am not a fan of softshells.

I don't think a long sleeved shirt and rain coat would cut the mustard. Several times in September we have had snow falling. I'd prefer a soft shell with the ability to layer under it for added insulation if required for the conditions.

[whitlers]

I don't think a long sleeved shirt and rain coat would cut the mustard. Several times in September we have had snow falling. I'd prefer a soft shell with the ability to layer under it for added insulation if required for the conditions.

Can't really beat wearing a long sleeve and vest then packing a puffy and rain jacket. But I can also see the argument for a soft shell. I just picked up a Jetstream to try out.

[Bustercluck]

Is the jet stream a comparable product to the kuiu guide jacket? I have a guide jacket here I have to return or size up, but I’d rather have Sitka.

[SR80]

Is the jet stream a comparable product to the kuiu guide jacket? I have a guide jacket here I have to return or size up, but I’d rather have Sitka.

Jetstream is better in my opinion, it has a true windstopper membrane. I always found the guide jacket too stiff and hot for me. Thats why i like the SG, great stretch and not overly thick and insulated. I also dislike the neck/collar on the guide jacket. I prefer the scuba style like SG and arcteryx use.

[swampthing]

The jetsream is more comparable to the kuiu axis coat, but not quite as warm. The sitka sizing is a bit more spot on. I run the 3xl in kuiu and the 2xl in sitka. I find the jetstream quite versatile in changing temps. I have worn mine from cold august conditions to november. The kuiu axis is certainly more of a colder weather coat.