Ambient 100 Hooded Jacket Reviews

Light and warm

Bought this jacket after owning the ambient jacket and hoody. This hoody is super lightweight but very warm. 220 lbs 6’ size xl was perfect

New Ambient Hooded Jacket

I've had the Ambient hoody for a couple years and it's my favorite piece of gear. So when they came out with this one that has pockets in the ambient line I had to have it. Works in a wide range of temperatures and packs up really small with very little weight.

Ambient Hoody Zipper

Recently purchased the Ambient 100 Hoody. It’s quite expensive for what you get and the full zip zipper is difficult to engage. For this amount of money I would have expected better. The discontinued Ambient 60 was three quarter zip and is much better.

Very nice jacket

Very nice jacket

Love this jacket!

Love the fuzzy bear insulation

Ambient 100

For me this is by far the best Ambient coat/jacket, I have the other two. A full zip with a hood works best for me and the hood is designed perfect for visibility while waterfowl hunting. The only complaint I have is the fraying of the face fabric when under my Hudson or Nodak bibs. I want to give it a 5 though I'm concerned that after one year those two locations of fraying will be worn through and a $299 garment should last longer than that. Other than the fraying issue it is a great product and I have put it to the test since getting it for Christmas, around 25 days of hunting. Make it in the Marsh camo and I'm sure I would buy another one.

Ambient 100 Hooded Jacket

Bought this to take on a cruise to Alaska. Love the light feel and it fits great under my Jetstream Jacket. Decided to order another one for hunting.

Favorite hoody

I am 5’11 195 lbs athletic build, I ordered large and it was perfect. I own both the older half zip and the full zip. I like the elastic at the end of the sleeves of the new full zip much better but I like the adjustable bottom of the half zip. Other than those differences both are fantastic and extremely warm. I have done many 5-10 patrols in the last couple years with both at any where from 15-60 degrees and it is my favorite layer by far. I have also been skydiving in it at -13 degrees it did surprisingly well blocking wind. They do start pilling very easy so if you want it to stay looking nice you can’t use it for it’s intended purpose but for me I use it hard and don’t mind the pilling.

I only gave it 4

I only gave it 4 stars for the simple reason it doesn’t have drawstrings. I don’t know why they left that feature out of this jacket. Not a big deal (you would think) but on an insulation mid layer it would have been nice. It kinda just hangs down which isn’t the end of the world, it would have just been a lot nicer to be able to cinch in snug.

Most Versatile Mid Layer made!

The Ambient has become my favorite mid layer to date I've ever tried. When asked about its performance I tell people that "the Ambient is everything they say it is, you should try without hesitation". Cold, hot, wet, dry, high or low exertion.. it seems to work great in all conditions.

Everyday All Day

This is a great looking, great fitting, comfortable, rugged jacket. It is on me or in my pack everyday.

great jacket

perfect for everyday use!

Lightweight and Warm

MidLayer for warmth or OutterLayer for dress…. Top shelf clothing as Sitka has always built.

Keep this in the Sitka line-up for years to come!!!

Best overall jacket I’ve purchased from Sitka and I have a ton of gear from them. This is by far the best piece they have made and I hope they keep it stocked for years to come. It’s my favorite piece besides the dakota hoodie. Both pieces the ambient 100 full zip hoodie and Dakota hoodie need to come in Earth color. MAKE MORE EARTH SOLIDS IN ALL PIECES. Earth and Pyrite are the best colors. Oak would be nice as well. I’m wearing the hoodie everyday and own two pull over’s as well and love them all but the full zip has front pockets and a hood. Keeps me warm enough and will even repell light snow and rain. Thank you Sitka Gear, thanks John Barklow and the whole team. Keep releasing awesome stuff! I’m a disabled combat veteran, so it’s very important that I invest into the right type of gear when I spend my money and every time I spend money on Sitka I’m never disappointed.

Best all around

This jacket is so functional and versatile. I bought it originally for early season hunting and loved it so much I bought another one for everyday cooler weather.

Love the jacket, great fitting super comfortable

Fits great along with base layer and jetstream jacket, all 2x

Great jacket

I have a lot of Sitka gear and this is one of the best most versatile pieces I have. Weight to warmth is off the chart and somehow it’s breathable.

Comfortable and warm

I live in SC and for a Southerner it's a little cold here at times. Bought the XL and I've worn this jacket in as cool as 30 deg with a wind hand have been comfortable. This will work great as a layer for a heavier Sitka jacket in temps much colder. I like cold weather gear that keeps me warm and not looking like the Michelin Man to stay warm.

Must Have.

Incredibly nice layer. Easy packing for shedding or layering up.

fantastic

This piece is another great layering tool by sitka

Zero durability

These were destroyed in one day of fishing. Straps from a pair of Hudson bibs rubbed the the shoulder material away.

Great Jacket

Bought the regular Ambient in E2 for deer season and loved it. Ended up buying the Ambient 100 hooded jacket in black for everyday, and love it just as much. Crazy how warm they are without being bulky or heavy. One of my favorite pieces of Sitka gear. Does run a little on the small side even for Sitka. Ordered a large in both.

12 out of 10

Best jacket I own. I run it paddling out to duck hunt, it’s perfect for taking the chill off and still dumping body heat when needed. It’s not wind proof so once I cool down I throw a shell over it and am comfortable in the 30s. I also use it for deer hunting whitetail and sika deer. The warmth to weight ratio is fantastic. This is always in my pack. I even use it for hikes. The full zip makes it so easy to take on and off.

Great Jacket

Has been a great jacket!

Just right!

This jacket keeps you warm in the cold but does an excellent job of keeping you cool when your body temperature gets up. I wear my black XLT to aork but also makes an excellent mid-layer to my hunting regiment. Thanks Sitka for producing the best products for us outdoor enthusiasts and us professional guides!

Ambient Hooded Jacket

Love this Jacket!

Lightweight and warm

Loving the ambient 100 so far. The only improvement I would make is strengthening the outer fabric. It catches and rips small holes pretty easily, so I wouldn’t wear it as my top layer while bushwhacking or on a stalk.

Fits amazing true to size

Fits amazing true to size

This is one of the

This is one of the best year round jackets Sitka makes. It is light weight and can be layered for colder weather or worn as a light jacket.

Amazing!!!

Most comfortable jacket ever! Very warm especially when layering. Great for hunting as a mid-layer and great outer layer for every day. Exterior of jacket is very susceptible to tics and tears. I knew that going in so that was to be expected. That is the only reason I would hesitate to wear as outer layer when hunting in briars or thickets. Size is just like all other Sitka clothing, just a tad snugger than most. So, if you are barely fitting into a size or want a little extra room, order up one. I expect I will be buying another one in a different color soon!

Love it!

This jacket rocks....... Can't take it off. Love the tall sizes.

Just right for Late Season Hunt

I got this for the recently cold GA mornings on the tail end of deer season and it was perfect! Very quiet and not bulky for use with my crossbow.

Very good piece of gear

This is an excellent hoody, light, warm, and comfortable. However...I have to say that I like the Traverse better. It is just as warm, has a full zip, several pockets, a face mask, and the sleeves extend in to half gloves. I think the Travers is better at shedding light precipitation.

Very very warm, fabric does

Very very warm, fabric does get caught easily and there are pulls from getting caught one stuff. That would be my only gripe.

Can’t beat this jacket

This jacket is super versatile and I haven’t found a situation where it didn’t excel. I used it through the late archery deer season in the upper Midwest. A standalone outer layer while hiking in to my tree stand or spot and stalk, it worked great and moderated my temperature. Very breathable, but holds in enough heat to keep you warm. When in the tree stand I would usually throw my stratus vest or fanatic vest over the top, depending on the wind and temperature, but this ended up being one of my primary pieces this late season. I love all the ambient collection but this jacket has a full zip with hood and front pockets, pretty much combines all the features some of the other models are missing. Avoid the thorns and briars; it is durable but will succumb to a sharp snag. Turned into my winter hiking jacket as well because of the warmth and breathability.

Ambient 100

So light and universal use. Outer layer, mid layer, great hunting tool.

Great piece of gear!

Love this jacket. Lightweight, warm, comfortable, and versatile.

Ambient 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 100% Satisfied

I have been using the Ambient line and was pretty excited when the Ambient 100 Hooded Jacket came out. I am super impressed with the light weight and comfort of the line and am 100% satisfied with all my Ambient products 💪🏼👍

Perfect multi-season jacket

My Ambient 100 Hooded Jacket is perfect for early to mid-season outer layer. This jacket is remarkably comfortable, quiet and wind/moisture resistant. I love it and wear it often.

awesome jacket

great jacket

Amazing

Very supposed at how light yet warm this is. I can hardly tell I’m wearing it.

Extremely comfortable

Extremely comfortable

Disappointing

After eyeing the ambient collection for a while, I was excited when they released this full-zip hoody. After wearing it outdoors a few times, I don't think the material performs that much better than a much cheaper grid fleece. But the real issue is the fit- for some reason, the torso is cut short in front, and with the elastic hem the jacket constantly rides up during any active movement. For gear that's supposed to move with you, this is a design flaw, and at $300 every detail should be dialed. Maybe a tall would've worked better, but they don't offer that in my size.

Great Product!

Love the jacket. It is a little tough to get on and off due to lack of stretch in the waistline of the jacket, but otherwise it is extremely comfortable and warm.

AMBIENT Hooded Jacket rocks

I bought this item after seeing the ambient jacket without hood and the hoodie didnt have pockets and was pull over. This Item solved both issues and my love of the berber. HOLLA. I love this as jacket i walk in and out of woods with very warm but insulates great under other jackets.

I like it so much

I like it so much I’m going to order another one just different color super light but very warm

Great warmth for weight

Great warmth to weight ratio especially for synthetic. Very breathable. I'm 6'2" and 190lb and large is best fit.

Love it

Perfect Jacket for going out, and mid season with layering

Cool morning bow hunting

For mid season bow hunting the Ambient 100 jacket is warm and wind proof. It is made of durable and silent material for those close in shoots. Like all Sitka gear it is true to size.

Ambient Jacket

By far my favorite layer!