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Ambient 200 Jacket Reviews

Chobs

Super performance but shy on durability

I found the 200 x-cellent and more of a marvel for minimal weight with superior warmth and breathability. Once Gore can manage to come up with a material that's less fragile, less easy to damage and pill they will truly have an impressive solution to offer attaining a very high bar. The greatest care and luck need to be a function of things for one of these to make it much past two years use. So, not an exterior layer option. And even functioning strictly as a mid-layer, evidence of it going backwards appeared more quickly on the arms, cuffs and along the hem. A size L was the answer for sleeve length alone and I'm 5' 11" and weigh 155.

AnonymousUser

Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 131 lbs - 160lbs

Fit: True to size

Jul 8, 2026

Al Q.

Verified Buyer

Ambient 200

Ran a bit tight around my midsection and waist. Seems to be athletic fit.

Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs

Fit: Runs small

Color: Optifade Elevated II · Size: XL

Jun 26, 2026

Michael R.

Verified Buyer

Good mid-weight jacket

The Ambient 200 jacket fills a gap between the lighter weight products and the heavier cold weather gear.

Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 161 lbs - 190lbs

Fit: True to size

Color: Optifade Elevated II · Size: L

Jun 26, 2026

Robert S.

Verified Buyer

Outstanding product. If you are

Outstanding product. If you are above 6'0", I would recommend ordering tall. It runs true to size but can be shorter on the length if taller. Very warm and even keeps the rain away. Highly recommend.

Height: 6'3'' - 6'5'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs

Fit: True to size

Color: Optifade Elevated II · Size: LT

Jun 17, 2026

Stephen S.

Verified Buyer

ordered a xl and had

ordered a xl and had to return for a xl tall. System was smooth and easy for exchanges

Height: 6' - 6'2'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs

Fit: True to size

Color: Optifade Subalpine · Size: XL

Jun 12, 2026

Mike F.

Verified Buyer

Ambient 200

Great fit!

Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs

Fit: True to size

Color: Optifade Elevated II · Size: XL

Jun 10, 2026

Joel O.

Verified Buyer

Great fit, slick style

Durable and sleek, quiet and warm

Height: 6'3'' - 6'5'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs

Fit: True to size

Color: Optifade Cover · Size: LT

May 30, 2026

Darren C.

Verified Buyer

Ambient 200 Jacket

Very well constructed and very warm jacket. Use as both a standalone and as a layer under the Stratus Jacket

Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 161 lbs - 190lbs

Fit: True to size

Color: Optifade Cover

May 20, 2026

Justin S.

Verified Buyer

Ambient 200 Jacket

Works great for layering with the incinerator jacket for teen temps and below.

Military & Veterans

Height: 6' - 6'2'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs

Fit: True to size

Color: Pyrite · Size: XLT

May 1, 2026

Rick L.

Verified Buyer

Perfect

This jacket is perfect for me. It’s five star.

Height: 5'6'' - 5'8'' · Weight: 131 lbs - 160lbs

Fit: True to size

Color: Pyrite · Size: M

Apr 28, 2026

Chris R.

Verified Buyer

Need more pockets

Please add more pockets, both sides in front and inside as well Ty .

Height: 5'6'' - 5'8'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs

Fit: True to size

Color: Optifade Cover · Size: XL

Apr 26, 2026

Chris L.

Verified Buyer

Magical

This compresses really well for storage / transport. Worn underneath a Jetstream jacket (that needs sleeve cuffs), you can sit cozy for Deer in December.

Military & Veterans

Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 251 lbs - 280lbs

Fit: True to size

Color: Optifade Cover · Size: 3XL

Apr 21, 2026

David j.

Verified Buyer

Very nice product

Very nice product

Pro

Height: 6' - 6'2'' · Weight: 221 lbs - 250lbs

Fit: True to size

Color: Pyrite · Size: XL

Apr 21, 2026

Eric H.

Verified Buyer

Very comfortable

Very comfortable

Height: 5'6'' - 5'8'' · Weight: 161 lbs - 190lbs

Fit: True to size

Color: Optifade Cover · Size: XXL

Apr 20, 2026

Jim H.

Verified Buyer

My absolute favorite jacket. Lightweight,

My absolute favorite jacket. Lightweight, super warm and extremely comfortable. Best jacket sitka makes.

Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 221 lbs - 250lbs

Fit: True to size

Color: Optifade Subalpine · Size: XXL

Apr 20, 2026

Keaton B.

Verified Buyer

Great jacket

Love this jacket. Where it on a daily basis during the cold and early winter months. Durable and comfortable.

Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 161 lbs - 190lbs

Fit: True to size

Color: Optifade Elevated II · Size: XL

Apr 18, 2026

Steven W.

Verified Buyer

200 jacket

Packable great for early season

Pro

Height: 6' - 6'2'' · Weight: 161 lbs - 190lbs

Fit: True to size

Color: Optifade Subalpine · Size: XXL

Apr 17, 2026

Grant M.

Verified Buyer

Warm

Warm jacket and the material it is made out of is pretty quiet.

Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 161 lbs - 190lbs

Fit: True to size

Color: Optifade Subalpine · Size: XL

Apr 10, 2026

Gary F.

Verified Buyer

Nice jacket for early season

Nice jacket for early season or layering.

Military & Veterans

Height: 6' - 6'2'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs

Fit: True to size

Color: Optifade Cover · Size: L

Apr 9, 2026

Brian H.

Verified Buyer

Ambient 200 Jacket

Awesome jacket. Light, packable, warm and comfortable. Regulates temp well. Exchanged Kelvin Aerolite for this one, it handles the wet cold much better. Went with the XLT - needed the extra arm length when layering.

Height: 6'3'' - 6'5'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs

Fit: True to size

Color: Optifade Elevated II · Size: XLT

Apr 6, 2026

James S.

Verified Buyer

Awesome jacket

You will see online this jacket is very breathable etc. but I have found it is pretty good in general. Fit great, lightweight, flexible, and is really warm. In Seattle, upper 40s, this jacket was "too warm" when worn under a Dewpoint jacket. . . so I switched to the Kelvin Aerolite jacket (under the Dewpoint) and felt just fine. I would say the Ambient under a Dewpoint would be good sub-40 degree weather but it is not "artic" by any means. All in all. . one of my favorites to wear! I have various jackets from Sitka (and others) and the Ambient 200 / 100 are favorites depending on how cold it is outside. I'm 5'11" and 155 lbs, a Medium is perfect.

Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 131 lbs - 160lbs

Fit: True to size

Color: Pyrite · Size: M

Apr 3, 2026

David F.

Verified Buyer

Ambient 200 Jacket

Warm and breathable also very light weight exactly as described, doesn't seem very durable, but so far so good.

Military & Veterans

Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs

Fit: True to size

Color: Pyrite · Size: XL

Apr 1, 2026

Mark P.

Verified Buyer

Not heavy just right for

Not heavy just right for early season hunting

Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs

Fit: Runs small

Color: Optifade Elevated II · Size: XXL

Apr 1, 2026

Richard G.

Verified Buyer

Great fit - haven't tested

Great fit - haven't tested in the field yet. . .

Height: 6' - 6'2'' · Weight: 161 lbs - 190lbs

Fit: True to size

Color: Optifade Elevated II · Size: M

Mar 31, 2026

Joshua P.

Verified Buyer

great jacket

great jacket

Height: 6' - 6'2'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs

Fit: True to size

Color: Optifade Elevated II · Size: XLT

Mar 30, 2026

Jonathan D.

Verified Buyer

Warmth where needed

Really like this jacket have the 100 also. They break the wind excellent, and flex well. Normally wear a xl got a double XXL for layers and more room.

Military & Veterans

Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 221 lbs - 250lbs

Fit: Runs small

Color: Optifade Cover · Size: XL

Mar 27, 2026

Westley S.

Verified Buyer

New jacket for winter.

I am a fit individual with broad shoulders and fits snug. It looks great on me. If you are tall i would size up. Jacket is really nice and comfortable. Happy with my purchase.

Military & Veterans

Height: 5'6'' - 5'8'' · Weight: 161 lbs - 190lbs

Fit: True to size

Color: Pyrite · Size: XLT

Mar 25, 2026

Guy M.

Verified Buyer

WARM

Very warm and confortable.

Height: 6' - 6'2'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs

Fit: Runs small

Color: Pyrite · Size: XL

Mar 23, 2026

Robert W.

Verified Buyer

Great coat

Very warm light jacket.

Height: 6' - 6'2'' · Weight: 251 lbs - 280lbs

Fit: True to size

Color: Optifade Elevated II · Size: 3XL

Mar 23, 2026

kyler k.

Verified Buyer

Fire stuff

Fits great

Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 161 lbs - 190lbs

Fit: True to size

Color: Optifade Cover · Size: L

Mar 23, 2026

Christopher D.

Verified Buyer

Perfect addition

Big arxhery guy from wester PA , I was looking for light, packable and warm to pack and have on those chilly mornings or when that sun sets. And I use it as a layer and then throw my status jacket over on those cold and windy days. This thing is feather light and is super warm, even with the stratus over there is no restriction or noticeable bulk, perfect for drawing back and letting one fly while staying warm and dry.

Military & Veterans

Height: 6' - 6'2'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs

Fit: True to size

Color: Optifade Elevated II · Size: XL

Mar 21, 2026

Jack J.

Verified Buyer

Ambient 200

My favorite jacket. Warm, lightweight, and breathable. I’m 6’ 2” 190 with long arms and the LT fits perfectly.

Height: 6' - 6'2'' · Weight: 161 lbs - 190lbs

Fit: True to size

Color: Pyrite · Size: LT

Mar 18, 2026

David W.

Verified Buyer

Solid jacket !!!

With a good base layer and light sweater you can sit in 30/40 degree weather.

Military & Veterans

Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs

Fit: True to size

Color: Optifade Elevated II · Size: LT

Mar 17, 2026

Michael B.

Verified Buyer

Ambient 200

Great jacket for the colder hunts or even casual wear. Used it to layer for cold hunts in upper teens to 20s in my saddle: fanatic as base, ambient 200 in XL, Stratus jacket. Able to sit comfortably for nearly the entire day.

Height: 5'6'' - 5'8'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs

Fit: True to size

Color: Optifade Cover · Size: XL

Mar 17, 2026

Katelyn O.

Verified Buyer

Ambient 200 Jacket

Great light weight jacket that keeps you warm and light. Useful in cooler weather.

Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 161 lbs - 190lbs

Fit: True to size

Color: Optifade Cover · Size: XXL

Mar 17, 2026

Roy B.

Verified Buyer

Ambient 200

Comfortable and warm. Very Nice!

Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs

Fit: True to size

Color: Optifade Elevated II · Size: L

Mar 17, 2026

Jason S.

Verified Buyer

Ambient Kacket

Fits great, very comfortable and extremely warm for the weight

Military & Veterans

Height: 5'6'' - 5'8'' · Weight: 161 lbs - 190lbs

Fit: True to size

Color: Optifade Cover · Size: L

Mar 17, 2026

Jeremiah J.

Verified Buyer

Light and warm

Light jacket very warm great when you need to be mobile

Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 161 lbs - 190lbs

Fit: True to size

Color: Optifade Elevated II · Size: L

Mar 17, 2026

Paul D.

Verified Buyer

Lighter than I expected

I wanted another layer of wind protection under my Blizzard Parka. More is better in 20 degrees 25 ft up a tree in snowy Ohio deer season. It is not bulky and fit over my insulating layers. Could be stand alone in the fall season. I had many layers for sitting all day in the tree. I accomplished my goal and was glad I had additional wind protection

Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 221 lbs - 250lbs

Fit: True to size

Color: Optifade Subalpine · Size: XXL

Mar 17, 2026

David S.

Verified Buyer

Super Warm

Great light jacket.

Pro

Height: 6' - 6'2'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs

Fit: True to size

Color: Optifade Subalpine · Size: XL

Mar 17, 2026

Cody T.

Verified Buyer

Ambient 200

Amazing jacket!

Military & Veterans

Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs

Fit: True to size

Color: Optifade Elevated II · Size: XL

Mar 16, 2026

Joe M.

Verified Buyer

Runs very small for size

Got this in 3xl, but fits like an xl.

Military & Veterans

Height: 6' - 6'2'' · Weight: 251 lbs - 280lbs

Fit: Runs small

Color: Optifade Cover · Size: 3XL

Mar 16, 2026

BRYAN R.

Verified Buyer

Great Jacket

Always hare to find tall Hunting Jackets. Keep up the good work

Military & Veterans

Height: 6' - 6'2'' · Weight: 100 lbs - 130lbs

Fit: True to size

Color: Optifade Subalpine · Size: LT

Mar 16, 2026

Patrick

Great for Hunting and Everyday

Bought this jacket to have as a high-heat midlayer when hunting, but have ended up using it almost daily throughout the winter for everyday wear. Love its warmth while being extremely light and soft.

Height: 6' - 6'2'' · Weight: 131 lbs - 160lbs

Fit: True to size

Mar 2, 2026

Mariano

Perfect for Midlayer

I've had my Ambient jacket for 4 years now and it is my go to for a midlayer both fall and winter here in Alaska. Its been on many hunts and trips and has never failed. I even use it for everyday use. For how light it is it sure is warm when worn as a midlayer. I'm buying another one cause this on I have is getting too loose on me and since i've lost a few pounds!

AnonymousUser

Fit: True to size

Feb 21, 2026

Brandon

Verified Buyer

Perfect Midlayer

I wore this jacket as a midlayer underneath the Stratus 2. 0 jacket with 20+ mph winds and real feel temps in the single digits. I never once got cold, either active or stationary. Absolutely love this jacket!

Military & Veterans

Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 221 lbs - 250lbs

Fit: True to size

Jan 20, 2026

Johnathan R.

Verified Buyer

Quality jacket.

Good jacket but zipper broke pretty early on

Fit: True to size

Jan 20, 2026

Kyle B.

Warm but won’t last

This jacket is very warm but it is not worth the money. After one season of light use the fabric is piling and the logo is peeling off.

AnonymousUser

Height: 6' - 6'2'' · Weight: 161 lbs - 190lbs

Fit: Runs small

Jan 16, 2026

Vita T.

Verified Buyer

Good quality

I like it

Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs

Fit: True to size

Jan 12, 2026

Josh B.

Verified Buyer

Great jacket

Great jacket

Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs

Fit: True to size

Jan 9, 2026