Jetstream Jacket - 2024 Reviews

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.