Hudson Jacket - 2025 Reviews

I have never been more

I have never been more impressed by an article of clothing! I sat from 4:00 in the morning to 4:00 at night goose hunting in the pouring rain and I didn't get wet! Sitka gear is no joke! After that hunt I will forever purchase sitka! If your thinking about buying it, do it! You wont regret it!

I love this jacket! I

I love this jacket! I have one in timber and marsh. I’m writing the review trying to think of a negative I have found with it, but I’m coming up blank on that. It’s a great piece of gear.

Great all around jacket, great

Great all around jacket, great fit and function. Don’t wear it hauling your gear in, you’ll sweat to death. It’s a heater, cuts wind, keeps you dry. Not much left to be desired here. It’s a great all around waterfowl coat.

Just received this jacket, I

Just received this jacket, I am excited to try it out. Well thought out pocket placement, love the wind stop technology. Love the game caller system.

The jacket arrived right before

The jacket arrived right before this cold artic blast and all I can say is WOW! This jacket stop the wind & keeps out the cold. This along with the Dakota vest will keep you comfortable in some down right cold conditions and allow you to spend more time in the marsh.

Awesome jacket! 15 degree with

Awesome jacket! 15 degree with negative windchill this past weekend kept me warm on the 20 minute boat ride to the hole!!! Very impressive felt no wind at all and the waterproof hand cuffs work excellent as well. Very happy with my purchase!

It’s nice to have a

It’s nice to have a jacket that doesn’t choke your arm pits when you are reaching or raising to shoot. It’s pretty warm as a stand alone but works best if you have another layer under it.

Within a week of owning

Within a week of owning this jacket I have saltwater fished, duck hunted, and deer hunted in West Texas. The fit of the jacket is excellent and it is 100% water and wind proof. It has proven itself as an all around great jacket. The pockets are well placed, large in size, and functional. It is hard to find a product that performs well in all environments but this one is the ticket.

I took this jacket up

I took this jacket up to South Dakota for a pheasant hunt in early December - our first hunt was in the 10-15 degree range with some wind and this jacket kept me very comfortable. It is very thoughtfully designed, with nice range of motion in the arms / shoulders for shooting, cinchable, neoprene wrists, and great pocket design/placement. I previously was using a shell with a zip in puffy liner, and this jacket is much thinner but equally/more warm. Worth the investment.

Super comfortable and packed full

Super comfortable and packed full of features. A lot of thought went into this. I’m 5,10 205 marginally athletic build and the xl was a bit baggy in the belly on me. Sent it back and the large was perfect. It is loud but that’s the waterproofing.

Great jacket and Warm!!! makes

Great jacket and Warm!!! makes sitting in the blind on the river just that much more enjoyable. Would definitely recommend.

This jacket is hands down

This jacket is hands down the best piece of clothing I have ever purchased for hunting. The first time I wore it was in northern Maine on a sea duck hunt. It kept me dry and cut the wind on the boat rides to and from the spot. I will be getting the Hudson bibs to make the set. Worth every penny

If you hunt primarily with

If you hunt primarily with waders I don’t recommend this jacket, with the insulation and shell all it one, it’s a lot to tuck into your waders and you lose the waterproofing over your waders by doing this. If you wear it outside your waders and wade too deep the insulation in the jacket gets soaked. The jacket is much longer than my DWJ and for wader hunting I would recommend the DWJ over your waders with a duck oven underneath it feels equivalent in warmth to this jacket. Otherwise this is a great jacket if you’re field hunting!

So nice to finally have

So nice to finally have a waterproof jacket! Absolutely amazing product and worth every penny. Comfort is something I have grown fond of over the years and Sitka has mastered that department!

Super comfortable and warm in

Super comfortable and warm in harsh cold conditions.

After a year the jacket

After a year the jacket is still like new! I live in Illinois about an Hour from Peoria so you know it gets cold here, this thing is extremely warm absolutely wind and water proof.....I have put this coat on taking the side by side in 34 degrees running 50mph just a T-Shirt under open doors etc and i don't feel an ounce of windy through it and I'm perfectly warm 40min later still when i get to my location. Hands down best hunting coat i have ever owned being so thin so warm wind and water proof this Hudson can NOT be beat.

My main shell during extreme

My main shell during extreme cold weather with layers underneath (grinder hoodie, kelvin aero lite jacket, Fahrenheit vest), or in the rain by itself. Have hunted in it around 100 times and is in great condition.

This jacket is bombproof. I

This jacket is bombproof. I have worn this through some pretty nasty weather and was comfortable the whole time. If you are looking for a duck jacket to get you through the whole season, look no further.

The Hudson jacket was the

The Hudson jacket was the first piece of Sitka gear that I purchased several years ago. It has been head above shoulders, the best hunting jacket I've ever owned.

So good, I had to

So good, I had to get 2 - one in Marsh and one in Timber. Everyone in the duck club has a Delta Wading Jacket and now they have a Hudson too to cover all season. Best gear for duck hunting hands down. I've used Hudson (and Delta Wading Jacket) from Alberta, CA to Stuttgart, AK to South Louisiana.

Would rate higher because I

Would rate higher because I love the fit design of coat. Unfortunately worst zipper design on the market. Design and durability is ok but functionality of lining up and zipping is marginal at best. Bought for duck season last year and own many Sitka products. Like most avid hunters, we don’t mind spending for quality. This zipper system needs to be redesigned.

Bought this jacket a few

Bought this jacket a few days ago, (its July) but extremely comfortable, and very good range of motion when raising up my shotgun. I have a dakota vest I tried on under it and it feels amazing. Cant wait to use this in the field. Stood in the shower with it and i was simply amazed. Great product, worth every penny!

Unbelievable. Best piece of hunting

Unbelievable. Best piece of hunting clothing I’ve ever worn. Feel like I’m wearing abominable suite. Highly recommend.

Great quality as expected from

Great quality as expected from Sitka. 5'10' at 185-190 pounds and a size large is perfect with room to layer. I have a Gradient jacket (large) to pair with this for mid-season, and a Duck Oven (large) for late season. As a matter of fact, the Gradient fits well under the Duck Oven and both will fit under the large Hudson for late goose season. Couldn't be happier with the system.

Great product (Hudson optifade timber).

Great product (Hudson optifade timber). Comfortable, warm and extremely high quality! Worth the investment, true believer.

Rain, snow, sleet...it doesn't matter.

Rain, snow, sleet...it doesn't matter. I can’t say enough about this jacket! Throw some layers on and hunt anywhere! I would not go anywhere without it!

I bought my Hudson about

I bought my Hudson about 5 years ago, or more, for duck/bird hunting. It has been the best investment I’ve made. It’s performed great in rain, sleet, cold, and windy boat rides in freezing weather. I wear a light base layer and gradient hoody under it in freezing temps and it has always kept me comfortable. I’m 72 now and it’s not always easy to stay comfortable.

This jacket is awesome!

This jacket is awesome!

Haven't tested it in the

Haven't tested it in the weather yet considering I got it today but this is top notch stuff. It's very well made and it fits awesome. It pairs perfect with my light weight base layer and gradient hoody. Best thing is the slimness of the stuff but how warm it keeps you. It is not bulky at all and doesn't restrict movement. Took me a year to finally buy it because of the price but I will say I'll be buying a lot more.

I love the jacket! Bought

I love the jacket! Bought it in store after looking at multiple other ones. It does not get very cold where I hunt so I can usually just wear this and my Gradient Hoody and be just fine. The only problem I have found is after about a year it started to absorb water so I had to reactivate the DWR which was not a hard thing to do, so overall it is a great jacket.

Great jacket that most definitely

Great jacket that most definitely will not disappoint. I had been on the fence about Sitka for a long time, but glad I tipped the scale. 6’2” - 215lbs, originally ordered a large in this jacket and was a little tight through the shoulders so exchanged for a large tall. Fits great.

Hands down… the best jacket

Hands down… the best jacket I’ve ever owned. I’m 6’1”, 225, so I ordered the XLT and it fits perfect. I have hunted in temperatures ranging from 40°F to -10°F and this jacket does it all. We put it to the ultimate test last year in southern Louisiana during hurricane Beta. It rained sideways on us for two days, but this jacket kept me dry as a bone. Several of the other guys had other brands that kept them dry for a few hours, but nothing stood up to my Hudson Jacket. I hunt mostly in fields so the marsh pattern is perfect for me, but I went ahead and got the timber pattern too just in case.

I would give it 5

I would give it 5 stars but this clothing line runs small compared to others like Drake. I have a Hudson jacket in XL and can not fit anything under it to layer. On my XL Drake I could layer several items with no issues.

I was on the fence

I was on the fence between this and the Delta Wading Jacket. I bought the Hudson instead and boy am I pleased. The quality and durability of this jacket for duck hunting is second to none. I would recommend this jacket to anyone that truly duck hunts. You will be surprised in how well its made and the functionality of this jacket. Well done Sitka. This is an awesome product. Y'all keep exceeding my expectations on every piece that I buy.

I used to eye ball

I used to eye ball this jacket and never dream of owning it due to the price. I ended up getting it and cannot imagine hunting in any other piece of outerwear. It will keep you bone dry on the soakers and plenty warm as is or with proper layers. Well done Sitka.

I should’ve bought it sooner.

I should’ve bought it sooner. For me hunting mid/North Missouri ducks this is the most versatile jacket a duck hunter can have, and needs. Durable and waterproof with well thought out pockets, just enough insulation to still be “cool” enough to wear it early season with minimal layers, but still warm enough to still be used in single digit temps comfortably when used with the Fahrenheit jacket as well. I love the stretch panels on the shoulders that allow full movement when shooting and holy cow... the hood! Best hood I’ve ever seen on a waterfowl jacket, fits your head nicely and keeps you dry but doesn’t have too much material that is baggy and limits vision.

Fit is great, wide enough

Fit is great, wide enough at the bottom to fit over waders on those rainy and snowy days on the Chesapeake, but also narrow enough to tuck inside. 46 inch chest, 38 inch waist, 18 inch biceps. The quilting inside doesn't make it bulky either. Side pockets are lined to protect the Gore-Tex, handwarmer pockets are not to high either.

Can't ever see myself owning

Can't ever see myself owning anything but Sitka after this jacket! My system is Merino base layer, Grinder Hoody, Gradient Jacket then my Hudson when the temps are below 40 degrees. I've never been cold or wet since owning my system and I tend to get cold fairly easy. Duck hunting in Wisconsin just got a lot easier!!!

When I bought the Fanatic

When I bought the Fanatic jacket I thought that was the best piece of hunting clothing I ever owned, now that I bought the Hudson for waterfowl I am not sure about that, this coat is amazing. Ever little detail is thought of and the quality is out of this world. I typically buy XL jackets and layer underneath, I decided to go with just a large since it is insulated and it fits well but if your someone that wants room for a couple layers underneath then go a size up. Outstanding piece of hunting apparel.

I've had this jacket for

I've had this jacket for over a year now and I love it. It's warm enough to use here in Texas down in the 40's by itself but if you add layers under it, I've been toasty warm with only one other Sitka warm base layer and add the Hudson Bibbs to it, and you're defintely toasty warm. I run dogs in Hunt Tests and you can have all kinds of weather. I like that it's not overly insulated so that I can wear it more months of the year. If it's colder, I just layer up. I have a bunch of gear from Sitka and absolutly love the product, the quality and durability of their products. Can't recommend them enough. I purchased the XL size and I'm 5'8' 230lbs and it fits me well. May have been able to go do a size, but I wanted the room for layers and I purchase XL for other stuff as well. Glad I did. I'd rather have the room.

I have been hunting in

I have been hunting in this jacket for at least 6 years. If it ever dies, I will buy the exact same thing. It has survived more than frozen marshes and rivers. I have taken this jacket into tree-stands and the mountains, and it has always performed exceptionally well. With proper layers, this jacket has kept me comfortable in temps ranging from -15 to 45. I purchased this jacket on the heels of a miserable day of duck hunting while I was wearing inferior equipment. That was the last time I was miserable while hunting birds. It has served as a pillow, a glassing seat, a boat seat, a blanket, etc. The Hudson has taken some severe abuse, but it is hanging in my closet, ready for the next season.

I just got this in

I just got this in the mail today and DANG! This is the Delta Wading Jacket on steroids. If you're the person who wakes up and throws on a tee, then grabs the Hudson - you'll be set. Now if you layer, you'll be set and HECKIN WARM!!!! Also...I was 'iffy' about the gray vents letting water in...NOPE it's not how it appears.

Great outer shell. Blocks wind

Great outer shell. Blocks wind and pockets are great. Conserves heat. Layer with a gradient hoody and a base silk and you are warm down to 20-25 degrees regardless of wind/rain/snow.

If you hunt waterfowl, get

If you hunt waterfowl, get the Hudson - best jacket I've ever owned.

Hunting a hurricane? No problem.

Hunting a hurricane? No problem. Hunting a white out? No problem. How about hunting with insane amounts of wind? Not a problem when you got the Hudson on; look no farther for an outer shell.

The Hudson jacket is best

The Hudson jacket is best waterfowl jacket I’ve ever owned. It’s kept me dry in multiple downpours or getting blasted by spray on boat rides. It’s the small things that make this jacket so awesome, like cargo pockets that stay flat when not in use, and the high handwarmer pockets. If I had to ask for one thing it would be a little more insulation in the arms. I do notice my arms get chilled when nothing else does, but overall I’d buy this jacket a million times again.

Best jacket ever. Would 100%

Best jacket ever. Would 100% recommend this to anyone

This jacket is one of

This jacket is one of the best hunting jackets I have ever had the pleasure of wearing. While hunting on the Columbia River (20-50 degree temperatures) it has kept me warm and dry, I highly recommend this jacket to any serious water fowler.

I absolutely love my Hudson

I absolutely love my Hudson jacket. Works perfect with my layering system, couldn't have asked for a more perfect jacket for those cold duck morning. Cold morning boat rides are much more comfortable now that I have the Hudson jacket. Great product, Sitka gear never disappoints.

I bought the Hudson jacket

I bought the Hudson jacket new this year and have to say the quality is vastly superior to any other duck coat I've owned. I was tired of getting wet in other 'waterproof' jackets. So far this jacket has lived up to the hype. In 30 degrees and 15MPH wind I had the heavy weight merino base layer, gradient jacket, and the Hudson and stayed warm all day. I have yet to test out the waterproof aspect, but with Goretex I have no doubt this jacket will stay waterproof for years instead of half a season. I'm 5'11' and 185LBS and ordered a large for layering. The jacket still fits a little large on me even when layering. The reason for the 4 stars is that the Velcro on the cuffs is very uncomfortable when they rub the backs of my hands. It appears the intent was that the rubber cuff would be the only part touching your skin, but since the sleeves are a little long on me, the velcro edges rub my hands all day long. Never expected this to be an issue when I tried this on. Overall pleased with the coat, but might try to trade into a medium for next season. Wish I could have caught this issue when I could have swapped out the coat, but didn't have a problem until I wore it all day.