Mid to late season jacket

[Mossy]

Mid to late season jacket-Sitka

I’m looking for opinions on a mid to late season jacket. Hunting style is I hike.....high thick timber for the most part. A lot of sweating on the way up. Mid season the temps are 20-55 throughout the day and late involves snow with obviously colder temps. I usually wear wool because of the noise factor, breathes and warm if wet but it can get a little bulky and restrictive. Is there one that might fit the bill? I’m thinking pit zips are a must.

 

[Gatorgrizz27]

KUIU Kenai, designed for exactly what you’re wanting. Throw a rain shell or Super Down over it if you stop to glass for long enough to get cold.

 

[Desk Jockey]

Are you looking for lightweight?

If not, I like my FL Woodbury for similar hunting. I stalk around in the woods and then set up an ambush. Depending on exertion I either remove it when I am moving or unzip it. I like it a lot but it is heavy and bulky, though not in a way that restricts movement or a bow draw. I think my XL is 4 or 5 pounds with the hood.

 

[Mossy]

Yeah I’m looking for something lightweight if possible. I should mention I wore I wore a puffy vest for a couple days and it got ripped up pretty good. I don’t stand hunt or glass

 

[Back Country Hunter 2]

For hiking steep terrain in mid to late season I love my jetstream jacket. It breathes well, is wind proof, hasn't ripped with 5 hard years of use on it, and has pit zips. I can't hike with a puffy on because I'll burn up. Good luck!

 

[Mossy]

For hiking steep terrain in mid to late season I love my jetstream jacket. It breathes well, is wind proof, hasn't ripped with 5 hard years of use on it, and has pit zips. I can't hike with a puffy on because I'll burn up. Good luck!

Thanks. It seems like something that could work for me

 

[Mossy]

For hiking steep terrain in mid to late season I love my jetstream jacket. It breathes well, is wind proof, hasn't ripped with 5 hard years of use on it, and has pit zips. I can't hike with a puffy on because I'll burn up. Good luck!

Is the material still quiet when it gets really cold?

 

[belly-deep]

I’d say Kuiu Kenai or the Patagucci version (Nano Air). The insulation breathes well and is very quiet for still hunting.

 

[Desk Jockey]

Yeah I’m looking for something lightweight if possible. I should mention I wore I wore a puffy vest for a couple days and it got ripped up pretty good. I don’t stand hunt or glass

Ok. Then I second the jet stream idea. Mine has become my go to for anything but stand hunting. I sized up a bit and can get a mid layer fleece and a puffy underneath so I have used it into the 20s and been warm.