SITKA GearMen's Kelvin Aerolite Insulated Hunting Jacket

I’m 5’10, 210lbs athletic build with a little dad weight. Bought the Large and immediately exchanged for the XL. Large is just a little too tight around the chest and arms. XL fits perfect with just enough extra room for a hoodie or nice fleece. Wore it out in below 30 degree weather and it’s plenty warm. Probably wouldn’t want to stand around in it for more than a couple of hours in below freezing weather but it’s def comfortable and it’s slim enough to easily throw under a winter coat for the really cold temps. Would highly recommend to add to your cold weather arsenal.

This coat is awesome! It's my new favorite. I have been wearing it to ride my horses out side when it's 20 degrees and it keeps me plenty warm. I have just a t shirt on underneath or some times a thin polypropeline shirt on. The coat is so light, I can move and it doens't get in the way like bulkier coats do. Huge pockets. It's some what water proof. It gets wet but never soaks through. Arm lengths are long so it doesn't pull up when raising my arms. I would have more of other colors if they weren't so expensive. I bought this one at a great price from this seller but they are usually $309.

It’s light and on warmer days you don’t over heat but keeps you warm on colder days and is great layer if we ever get any of that -30 stuff again like last year.

I have been looking for a light weight winter jacket that would keep me warm during inclement weather. Read other reviews and felt it was worth a try. Received the jacket two weeks ago. Fit was true to sizing and very comfortable. Has drawn string waist, and hood. Sleeves at tapered. Just a great fit and feel. Then the true test came at the 05 NOV 2022 Wisconsin Badger football game. 53 at game time and 48 at the end. Rained hard, drizzled a bit and the wind was steady. I stayed warm and only a could wet areas. Worth the money, buy the jacket!

Worn with a base layer and a flannel shirt and gloves and this super light jacket was so good I didn’t use my windbreak over coat on top of this since it wasn’t needed. Probably not the best for work related activities since it seems like it could rip if around machines.

After paying 4-5 times what I normally would for a similar jacket, I'm left wondering why anyone would pay this much for a terrible jacket.First, for the price, it's really not terribly warm. Light...yes....warm...not so much. That's the first issue. There are others as well.But let's get to the biggest issue...the zipper! It's an incredibly important feature and it seems they gave it the cheapest, crappiest zipper they could find. The "wind flap" or whatever you call it, that is supposed to protect you from wind pushing the zipper is CONSTANTLY getting caught in the zipper. But that's only one problem. The zipper itself, is very weak and will start to separate at some time...guaranteed!My zipper broke one winter so I sent it in for repair. I mean, supposedly you pay all this extra money for a high quality product, that the company stands behind. But the service is mediocre at best...and more accurately, sucks. You'll send you coat in for repair and be left cold for most of the winter....because IF they repair it, they'll have it for a LONG time.The zipper has now malfunctioned twice (both times, I could barely get it off my body, because it would not zip). After repairing it once...it's doing it again and I sent it in for repair a second time.The first time I sent my jacket in for repair, they had it most of the winter, roughly 8 weeks (or 2 months). That's a good portion of the winter that I was left without a coat. A coat, I might add, I spent a good deal of money on!The second time.....same thing. Only this time, I think my jacket is lost and customer communication is nonexistent. I've not seen my jacket for months and I'm left why in the heck I spent so much money on a coat that is so cheaply made.I will never buy another Sitka product nor would I ever recommend anyone buying one. They are terribly overpriced. I was told they were high priced because they are such high quality, with good warranty coverage. Neither is true.I would encourage you to look elsewhere. Your instincts and concern about paying so much for a jacket that is a fraction of the cost anywhere else is spot on. It simply isn't worth it. Period.

The AeroGel PrimaLoft insulation used in this jacket is incredibly warm. And I find that it breaths well so I don't over heat if it warms up a bit. The hood has a very ergonomic fit such that when you turn your head it turns with you. Top shelf build quality, impressive packability and great looks make this jacket a win win. I do wish it would compress down into one of the pockets bit I just use a small nylon travel cube. Works great.

Very thin and lightweight, but also VERY warm! Bought it for our son who is outside all the time, and he loves it!