Gear Review! Sitka Jetstream Vest!!

The one piece of Sitka Gear I wear more than any other is the Jetstream vest.  I not only wear this during hunting season, but pretty much everywhere I go.  I love this vest and is a very essential piece to my Sitka Gear system.  There has been countless times where I have been hiking in cooler weather where I only need my core zip t and when I stop to take a break or glass for a bit it can get a little chilly.  This is the ideal time to throw on the vest as it keeps your core warm, which in return will keep you completely warm.  On those colder days I will layer with the core zip t and 90% jacket.  Sometimes it just isn't enough and again this is where the Jetstream vest fits in great.  It works great as both an outer layer over the 90% jacket and inside of it.  For even colder days I use a Traverse zip t over my core, which keeps me out there longer.  The more time spent in the elements means more chances at filling tags.  I also love the fact of not having a bulky sleeve and still having the capability of warmth.  The Jetstream vest is cut to form fit, which keeps the bulk out of the way.  It can make a huge difference when in thick cover trying to shoot.  It's tough to beat the Jetstream vest for versatility.  There isn't a trip out hunting I go on that my Jetstream vest stays home.  Right at 1 lb it is lightweight and easy to pack along.

The vest comes with 1 chest pocket and 2 side pockets, which is just enough to place gear you need available yet not too many to where you are searching for things.  It has a soft outershell with a fleece lining.  It is made to keep you warm from the wind and does a great job at it.  Every piece of Sitka Gear serves a specific purpose and without putting together a system you are truly missing out.  I wrote earlier in review of the system I have put together suggest by the system builder on the Sitka site and it has worked wonders.  Sitka Gear just re-vamped their website and offers lots of videos and information to any questions you may have. 

Pros:

• Lightweight, great wind protection, warm, very little bulk, high collar to keep your neck warm, and one of the most versatile pieces available.  The one piece you will never regret getting.

Cons:

• Again hardly any cons to this piece of Sitka Gear.  The only problem I have had is along the chest pocket, the seam around the zipper began to come up from the fabric, but was easily taken care of with a little glue.  It is an issue that you can send back to Sitka and they will take care of it.  It is just a piece I use so much I took care of it myself.