I bought this jacket to have a "lighter" puffy to wear from our mild Louisiana winter. This thing is great!!! Much warmer than I ever imagined. Wore it on vacation in New York as well as planning to pack it on an upcoming backcountry elk hunt in Montana this October.
Who would think a camera strap would have so much thought put into it?! From the (3) attachment/wear methods, to the adjustable clips, to the "grippy" side facing up (watch a review of it, you'll understand), I utilize every feature on this thing every time I use my camera! Plus, the Optifade pattern looks awesome!
Very durable compared to other waterproof jackets. As others have mentioned, camo color seems a bit lighter than typical for this current version but I don't think the ducks will notice
Originally I had ordered waist size 34, which is my correct waist size. They were too small. Sent back for 36. Fit much better. Nice pants but for the price I should be able to select my inseam. Not everyone is a 32 in. inseam. Otherwise, as usual, nice Sitka quality.
Sitka gear fits me perfectly and has proven itself on countless hunting and fishing trips. The quality, comfort, and durability are outstanding. I highly recommend it to anyone who spends time outdoors. I’ll definitely keep buying Sitka gear for years to come.
Overall it is a good product. Fits a bit snug compared to all the other sitka products I have. Size L is closer to a M. It is really warm though. Other thing that is a bit annoying is that the Orange and Brown colorway is entirely brown. I was hoping there would be so e Orange on the back. Nitpicking but, I would have considered the all Orange mor if I knew that.
Perfect for photography day trips, not just for turkey hunting!
I actually bought the Sitka Turkey Vest for a completely different purpose: hauling my camera gear on day trips. It’s been a game changer.
I can comfortably fit 4 lenses, 4 spare batteries, my camera body, a full lunch, and a couple of extra layers.
The magnet closures are fantastic quiet, secure, and easy to open one handed when I need a quick lense change.
The built-in seat is a bonus; instead of being directly on the ground I can sit anywhere and wait comfortably for the moment, right light or wildlife.
The straps cinch down tightly enough that even with a heavy load, the pack stays snug and comfortable on my back for miles of hiking.
Weather protection has been solid too, my gear has stayed dry through morning dew and light rain.
If you’re a photographer looking for a rugged, well-organized day pack with a built-in stool, don’t let the “turkey” label fool you. This vest works brilliantly. Glad I made the purchase.
Man, I love this hoodie. I have two Ambient hoodies, one Ambient jacket and one Ambient vest and I must say that I love them all. Lightweight and very toasty. Pretty quiet also.
Ordered a LARGE, 5’8 155lbs. Plenty of room to layer but not to baggy. Suspenders are great to compensate for this. Super quiet, fantastic zippers, windproof material is perfect and the Primaloft gold aero tech technology is the best. I’ve recommended this kit to several other friends who were interested in FIRST LITE bibs. That material of FL doesn’t hold a candle to these durable babies!
Customer service rep was great helped me make the right decision about sizing. The fitment for me is perfect. Large jacket and bibs. 5 feet 8 inches tall, 155 pounds. Bibs still allow me to have plenty of room to proper layer depend depending on the time of the year.
The kit is extremely effective, blocking the wind, extremely warm, great quality craftsmanship with the zippers, very quiet even with it it’s wind proofing capabilities. Very pleased and have told many others to make the same investment for Midwest, Illinois Whitetail hunting.