OMG!! You are awesome!! I was just searching this exact comparison yesterday!!! I cant wait to watch the video! Im so stuck between both, i hope the video helps!!
Thanks so much for doing these head to head comparisons. Nothing wrong with firstlite but it seems Sitka usually has a slight edge in most categories. And they should as they’re oftentimes twice the money.
New subscriber, really appreciated you spotting scope showdown. Great review of these two popular jackets. As a new owner of the “Unpronouncable” 2.0 jacket, I thought I would add a couple feature I didn’t see in your review that I have appreciated. The silky inside fabric allows it to lay well over mid/base layers yet the cheek panels if the hood and the outer panels of the inside of the hand pockets are a soft fabric that feels nice on the face and back of cold hands if not wearing gloves. The hood also hood also has 2 standout feature for me. The back of the neck has a draft collar of sorts built in to fill the gap the often get created when a hood is not worn and pulls the back of the neck open. Most impressive though is the bungee system that not only has standard features but also has a halo cinch that actually attaches the hood to the crown of your head making it impossible to turn your face into the side of the hood. As a general hood hater, this is a game changer!
Great questions! I should have included that info in the video. Both have 2 nice deep pockets and both also have a small chest pocket as well (for you phone, calls etc). They are pretty much identical in the pockets they offer(both size and placement). Thanks for the question!
I have the 2.0 is the Sitka more durable or is the material the same? Sorry I’m early in the video and don’t have enough time to watch the whole thing. Thank you
Thanks for the question! I don't have a Jet Stream jacket..hoping to try one soon though. Sorry I can help more with that question. Thanks for watching!
I use the kelvin hoody and grinder hoody together and it’s crazy warm.......................I’ll wear the fanatic light set for stalking and kelvin jacket/pants if I stop or get cold and it’s unbelievable how well they work......stay out all day....can’t wear kelvin and walk around unless it below freezing.
Thank you and thanks for watching! Depending on activity level, I was using a Sitka Core Lightweight hoody and the Sitka Midweight quarter zip base layers under the KLH with moderate hiking activity. If sitting I added in a First Lite Furnace and that worked well. Obviously a lot of variables in how long you are sitting, wind, sun or shade etc. but that's a general idea.
@@BackwoodsPursuit gotcha thanks, I used it for the first time yesterday and was a little cold with a traverse zip t, so I'm looking at other layering options
Great comparison! - I'm currently on the market for a new jacket so i was wondering, if you could choose only one jacket, which one would it be? Out of curiosity, Do you have any thoughts on the KUIU Kenai jacket? Thanks!
Thank you and thanks for watching! Man, that's a tough one. They are both great jackets. The FL fit me better and is more compact, but I felt like the Sitka is a little more durable, quieter and warmer. I'd probably lean towards the Sitka all things being equal, but wouldn't fault anyone for going with the FL! I don't have any experience with the Kuiu gear. Sorry!
great video. Thanks! I wish you would have packed them both down to show the difference. You said the Firstlite was a bit smaller packed down, but it would be nice to see. Im sure the Sitka could have been stuffed into something as an example..
Thanks! Sorry about that... you're right, that would have been better to stuff them both into something. Next time I will! Thanks for the suggestion and thanks for watching!
Thank you Sir 👍💯🔥
You bet! Thanks for watching!
OMG!! You are awesome!! I was just searching this exact comparison yesterday!!! I cant wait to watch the video! Im so stuck between both, i hope the video helps!!
Awesome! Glad it was good timing! Don't hesitate to drop me any questions on either of them. Happy to help!
Thanks so much for doing these head to head comparisons. Nothing wrong with firstlite but it seems Sitka usually has a slight edge in most categories. And they should as they’re oftentimes twice the money.
Absolutely Dan and thanks for watching!
Great review. Thank you! Answered a lot of questions for me.
Thanks! Glad it's was helpful!
New subscriber, really appreciated you spotting scope showdown. Great review of these two popular jackets. As a new owner of the “Unpronouncable” 2.0 jacket, I thought I would add a couple feature I didn’t see in your review that I have appreciated. The silky inside fabric allows it to lay well over mid/base layers yet the cheek panels if the hood and the outer panels of the inside of the hand pockets are a soft fabric that feels nice on the face and back of cold hands if not wearing gloves. The hood also hood also has 2 standout feature for me. The back of the neck has a draft collar of sorts built in to fill the gap the often get created when a hood is not worn and pulls the back of the neck open. Most impressive though is the bungee system that not only has standard features but also has a halo cinch that actually attaches the hood to the crown of your head making it impossible to turn your face into the side of the hood. As a general hood hater, this is a game changer!
Awesome man! Thanks for the sub and the input! All good features for sure.
Kelvin Lite Hoody is on sale right now for $195. I just ordered one based on your review. Thank you for the detailed info 👍
That's awesome! Glad to hear it was helpful and enjoy that Kelvin Lite!
How are the pockets?? shallow or deep and does one have more than the other? Thanks Gabe
Great questions! I should have included that info in the video. Both have 2 nice deep pockets and both also have a small chest pocket as well (for you phone, calls etc). They are pretty much identical in the pockets they offer(both size and placement). Thanks for the question!
@@BackwoodsPursuit thank you
@@krissypratt5734 absolutely! Thanks for the question!
I have the 2.0 is the Sitka more durable or is the material the same? Sorry I’m early in the video and don’t have enough time to watch the whole thing. Thank you
Hey there! No problem! Yeah, I do think the Sitka is more durable. Thanks for watching!
@@BackwoodsPursuit appreciate the quick reply. Earned a sub. Thank you !
@@outdooroutpost6061 absolutely and thank you for the sub! Have a great day!
Do you have a Jet Stream, and have tried layering the Kelvin underneath?
Thanks for the question! I don't have a Jet Stream jacket..hoping to try one soon though. Sorry I can help more with that question. Thanks for watching!
I use the kelvin hoody and grinder hoody together and it’s crazy warm.......................I’ll wear the fanatic light set for stalking and kelvin jacket/pants if I stop or get cold and it’s unbelievable how well they work......stay out all day....can’t wear kelvin and walk around unless it below freezing.
What layering did you use when it got into the 20’s and 30’s with the KLH? Great video
Thank you and thanks for watching! Depending on activity level, I was using a Sitka Core Lightweight hoody and the Sitka Midweight quarter zip base layers under the KLH with moderate hiking activity. If sitting I added in a First Lite Furnace and that worked well. Obviously a lot of variables in how long you are sitting, wind, sun or shade etc. but that's a general idea.
@@BackwoodsPursuit gotcha thanks, I used it for the first time yesterday and was a little cold with a traverse zip t, so I'm looking at other layering options
@@williammeyer4872 gotcha. Yeah, lots of options out there. I haven't tried any of the heavier Sitka Layers but I'm sure they are super nice.
Great comparison! - I'm currently on the market for a new jacket so i was wondering, if you could choose only one jacket, which one would it be?
Out of curiosity, Do you have any thoughts on the KUIU Kenai jacket?
Thanks!
Thank you and thanks for watching!
Man, that's a tough one. They are both great jackets. The FL fit me better and is more compact, but I felt like the Sitka is a little more durable, quieter and warmer. I'd probably lean towards the Sitka all things being equal, but wouldn't fault anyone for going with the FL! I don't have any experience with the Kuiu gear. Sorry!
@@BackwoodsPursuit , awesome! Thanks! Ya. Both jackets seem to be great!
@@carlosmohedano you bet! Any time man!
great video. Thanks! I wish you would have packed them both down to show the difference. You said the Firstlite was a bit smaller packed down, but it would be nice to see. Im sure the Sitka could have been stuffed into something as an example..
Thanks! Sorry about that... you're right, that would have been better to stuff them both into something. Next time I will! Thanks for the suggestion and thanks for watching!
Hunting in -15?!?! What kind of an idiot would do that :)
I don't know what I was thinking! Those temps were supposed to bring out the big bucks:)