Jetstream Jacket - 2024 Reviews

Great quality. Very versatile layer.

Great quality. Very versatile layer. Only thing I wish it had was Velcro cuffs. They are kind of large and can allow for drafts up the arms especially when glassing.

Loved the jacket super comfortable

Loved the jacket super comfortable until it started sprinkling, it was hardly enough rain to even wet the trails and I was soaked 15 minutes later, the jacket is brand new and I am very disappointed in its performance

I am what you call

I am what you call a “tweener.” I am either a L or XL in Sitka gear. The Jetstream is more of a performance fit. If you like to layer, buy a size up. I am 5’11” 160 and the large fits great without layers. Add a sweatshirt and it’s tight. I went with the XL for layering. Hope this helps the next purchaser.

Fantastic jacket and outer shell.

Fantastic jacket and outer shell. Very quiet and comfortable. Works great by itself in cool temperatures, or pair it with some layers or cold weather. Use the ambient hoodie as a base layer, and the kelvin aerolite under the jet stream, and you can go all the way into late season cold temperatures

This is a great product.

This is a great product. Lightweight versatile and quiet. I will say if you plan on layering you might want to size up if your regular clothes size is form fitting and not baggie.

I have worn this jacket

I have worn this jacket for 5 years now and it continues to be one of my favorite jackets. Very wind proof and the main outer shell when hunting western big game in dry weather.

Love this jacket! It covers

Love this jacket! It covers so many bases and weather. I own a number of different colors for different pursuits. Being a taller person I completely appreciate the tall sizing.

Love the jacket. I’m 5’9’

Love the jacket. I’m 5’9’ 190 lbs and the large is big enough to layer underneath. Absolutely perfect for cutting through wind, shedding off rain, and it’s super quiet. Don’t think twice, you won’t find a better all around jacket anywhere.

Excellent jacket. Sitka paid attention

Excellent jacket. Sitka paid attention to all details in this one. Fits the body like a glove. Wind proof, sustains some rain and enables to stay warm when not moving while being well vented with the underpit zippers during high intensity hikes. Highly recommended for September to late November hunts.

Everything looks great, but these

Everything looks great, but these jackets should have a longer tapered oval shape for both front and rear.

Exactly the jacket needed for

Exactly the jacket needed for my Manitoba field duck hunts as an outside shell. I am 5'11', 195lb got an extra large and fit is perfect with base layer and aerolite vest underneath. Not a lot of extra room, definitely need to size up at least 1 size. General design for functionality is excellent. My new go-to shell always in my truck.

Slightly better in my opinion

Slightly better in my opinion than the one I have from 2 years ago. This one is quieter as stated. The fit is good. For comparison I purchased the Hudson 6 weeks ago in XL (standard fit). This new Jetstream is standard now, but before it was performance. I am 5'10 and 225 and ordered the XL in the new Jetstream. It is a good fit, but to me is more fitted than the XL Hudson in standard fit. For the previous Jetstream I own that was performance fit I had 2XL. It is just to wide in the body, but right in the shoulders (and the XL in performance fit is to small).

Having owned the previous iteration

Having owned the previous iteration of the Jetstream, there are some features that I miss about it compared to the new model. First, the old hood was much roomier and felt like it covered your head better and provided better weather protection. Second, the face fabric of the new solid colors is in fact quieter than the predecessor, but it does not feel as durable and appears to show wear with abrasion quickly. The updated fit is long overdue and makes it so much easier to layer under the jacket while still providing a great fit. This gets 4.5/5 stars in my opinion.

The Jetstream Jacket is one

The Jetstream Jacket is one of my favorite pieces. It’s lightweight and allows for cool, comfortable mobility. It also is great for a quick layer to add a little warmth when needed. I also love it because it is very packable which is a huge deal when on long walks to the duck hole.

I wore the Jetstream Jacket

I wore the Jetstream Jacket on almost every water and field hunt across the country, and it is absolutely my go-to piece. It stands alone in early and mid-season, and functions as a great outer as the temps drop. It’s particularly helpful on boat rides, blocking wind and light spray without adding excessive bulk and restricting movement. It compresses and packs well, to throw on once you’ve cooled down from hiking into the hole.

The Jetstream Jacket is a

The Jetstream Jacket is a must have in your line up, it’s light for the active hunter, packable, and provides some excellent wind protection!

Really dig this jacket. I

Really dig this jacket. I always just used a rain jacket to block the wind but after rocking the Jetstream for a bit, I get the appeal of a windstopper jacket now! You can hike hard with a pack while wearing this with the pit zips open with minimal sweating, when you stop, close it all up and you can sit and glass comfortably in a nasty breeze. Also sheds water pretty good. Fit true to size for me compared to other SITKA pieces

This is truly one of

This is truly one of the best jackets ever made. Pockets are perfect size in the perfect location. The arm vents are easy to operate to dump heat when you need to. Repels light to medium rain just fine. Cut the wind wonderfully. The material is quiet and has a great feel both inside and out. I have many different jackets but nothing has compared to the Jetstream. I’m 6’0” 195 lbs with broad shoulders and long arms. The XL is perfect. I live in Arizona but hunt out of state and haven’t had a problem layering with the XL in 20 degrees. This will be the best jacket you will ever own. I guarantee it.

I absolutely love this jacket.

I absolutely love this jacket. I purchased it in the neon orange color and I wear it everyday pretty much. It fits perfectly in a Large, and I am 5'10 and weigh about 170lbs. Very comfortable, and very warm. I rode my electric bike 30mph in 50 degree weather and I was not cold. It also handles water well. The hood is perfect in my opinion. Not too baggy, nothing flimsy about it, and it keeps me dry. Easy to zip up, and the zipper vents throughout the jacket are a nice touch, as I often find myself getting hot when wearing a warmer jacket.

Much better fit than the

Much better fit than the previous version. The new fabric is quieter and softer. I’m impressed with the new Jetstream jacket. Home run Sitka!

I bought this jacket a

I bought this jacket a few months ago but wanted to use it for awhile before I wrote a review. The jacket is perfect for cool weather hunting and I do like the arm vents for walking in to your stand. The lining does a great job at stopping the wind. Our PA bear season had a few frigid mornings with temps in the low teens. I added the thin down liner that came with my old Browning quad system and it was perfect. I stayed warm while on stand. The fit of the jacket is unusual in a good way. I'm 6'1' and 250lbs, barrel chested and ordered the 2XL. When I first put it on I was concerned I wouldn't have enough room for more layering but after adding a down liner, the fit seemed to stay exactly the same. All around a great coat.

I really tried to like

I really tried to like this jacket. I did love the feel and and look of this jacket. I absolutely hated the cuffs on the sleeves. The cuffs were huge with no way to tighten them down. They really need some type of closure on them. I’m pretty sure you could pass a 1/2 gallon jug of milk though them. I returned the jacket. It should be noted, I tried one size smaller Jetstream jacket on and the cuffs seemed to be better. Just wish the cuffs had a hook and loop or something to close the cuff down better. This would have been a 5 star if not for the massive cuffs.

This is my favorite Sitka

This is my favorite Sitka item I own. It is durable, kept me dry through a several hour, rainy hike on an elk trip, and is a great outer shell for wind. I am 6'1, 185, and I ordered an XL for layering. The pit zips are extremely convenient and durable. This is my go to outer layer when it's cold, and it works by itself fine when being active.

I have an older jet

I have an older jet stream jacket in a 2xl that fits fantastic and it’s even bigger so I can fit a sweatshirt and other clothes under it, I ordered the same size with this version and it is far far far from the original jacket. I was pretty dissatisfied with this product. I am exchanging for a different size, but something tells me I will be disappointed in that too.

I have an older Jetstream

I have an older Jetstream jacket in camo and love that jacket. I wanted an all black one to wear in the blind, so I ordered a new one and was very disappointed it was not the same weight or warmth as the old one.

Love everything about this jacket.

Love everything about this jacket. It comes as advertised and layers great with the ambient hoody. 5'11 and 180 pounds. The fit couldn't be more perfect in large

The updated fit on this

The updated fit on this version of the Jetstream really hit the mark. I had to size up in the old model to fit my shoulders but it was too big everywhere else. I got this version in my true size and the fit is amazing. It is also much more quiet than the old version and is a sleeker design all around (seams, hood, cut, etc.). Highly recommend upgrading if even if you have the old version. It is worth it.

Ohhh... this is something! I

Ohhh... this is something! I fell in love at first sight, functional, comfy, warm. my wife tried it... now I need to get a second one.

Great product for middle to

Great product for middle to late season hunts in northern IL.

I'm disappointed in the changes

I'm disappointed in the changes to this jacket over the years. I'm writing this review to try and impact the direction that future Jetstream iterations take. As a hunting guide, I've owned Jetstreams going back to 2013. Back then, the Jetstream was a sturdy piece of technical outerwear. I've really beaten on my 2013 & 2014 Jetstreams, in hard weather and hunting conditions, and they've taken it all without failure. I purchased a 2022 Jetstream - I hate to say that the recycled outer poly fabric is more like a simple hard fleece sweatshirt (think UnderArmour, Nike, etc). There's just no way I can see this version standing up to hard use. It's still marketed and cut like outerwear; it feels like the material would be better suited to a mid- layering piece. The cuffs are honestly at least 1-2' too big and there's no way to tighten them. I can't keep the cuff on my wrist (you could save on gloves by wearing it over your hands). To me, this feels like a jacket design that saves on production & materials to aid Sitka's race to being ubiquitous. In the early days they were the best gear - now they seem like they're aiming to be the 'available everywhere' gear. I understand the market strategy - there's just no way the 2022 Jetstream is worth the high asking price. Please bring back a burly version of this jacket; bring back a more durable outer material. Hunters and guides will be waiting for the Jetstream to return.