Kelvin Aerolite Jacket Reviews

This is probably my most

This is probably my most favorite peace of Sitka gear I own. Hands down the most comfortable jacket I've ever worn. I hate to take it off, and even want to sleep in it. I have it in 2 patterns so far and will probably have a couple more before its all said and done. The Aerolite is a great hunting jacket on its own, great casual wear, packs down incredibly small, light weight, and can be layered easily. If you have a 20 degree sleeping bag but want to hunt/camp later in the season, don't buy another $500-$1000 0 or - degree bag, just sleep in this jacket! Look, I'm as cheap as they come. I've tried almost every brand of hunting clothing out there and if I haven't tried it, I promise I've spent countless hours researching it. I'm the kind of person that will spend 4 hours researching a $20 product and comparing it before a purchase. I can say with absolute certainty that Sitka is the BEST clothing line on the market. Not just hunting clothes, but best overall. Their clothes are cozy, durable, and designed to keep you extremely comfortable with minimal layers and bulk. You can buy other brands and replace them every few years, or buy Sitka and your set for decades if not life. Buy once cry once! Bottom line is this isn't clothing, its equipment. More than that, it's equipment that could quite literally save your life in the back country. Once you realize that, the price is absolutely justifiable. I trust this company so much that I will buy their stock if they go public and I'd quit my job to work for them if they have an opening. That is how much I believe in Sitka.

It’s amazing how lightweight and

It’s amazing how lightweight and warm this jacket is.

Very warm. Warmer than other

Very warm. Warmer than other “puffy” jackets I own. Need to layer against wind. Like that it works when wet (although it’s not meant to be water resistant). When I have the hood on it feels like a I have heater installed in the neck area. Surprisingly thin but gets the job done. I’m a smaller build barely registering in at 5’7, and it feels a bit baggy (size:M) for me (not fitted) but still fits fine. Thankful for finally having a go-to warm jacket.

Excellent quality and warmth. In

Excellent quality and warmth. In fact, the coat is so warm or efficient, I only wish is that it had pit zips! it would be a solid FIVE stars! Everyone should have one of these in our pack, it's versatile as a stand-alone jacket or layering system. Great product, Dave

Great and light layering jacket.

Great and light layering jacket. I would give five stars but the cuffs are so tight I have a hard time removing it. I didn’t know my wrist were so large!? I’m having the cuffs altered by adding a zipper

I own multiple pieces of

I own multiple pieces of Sitka clothing and am please by the performance of most of the gear. Some items do not fit as I would expect / hope and that has been a source of frustration. When it comes to this jacket, I am the most pleased that I have been with any piece of apparel that I own. Light weight, well-fitted, warner than expected. This jacket has supplanted much of my gear as it serves multiple purposes and is just an awesome jacket! Could not be happier with it!

I love this jacket. Im

I love this jacket. Im 5'8, 215lb and an XL fits me like a glove. Range of motion is great and its super warm. However, it has two fatal flaws. I live in Wisco and even in the lightest snow with my body heat, it is water logged and worthless. A little DWR would have gone a long way. And finally, this is the flimsiest material of any jacket Ive ever owned. I've had it two seasons now, worn mostly for dog training and commuting to work. (For which im not going to layer a shell over it). Occasional late season pheasant hunts. It rips constantly. I frankly cant believe this is marketed as hunting wear, because if you can't take it on light duty woods hikes with dogs, you certainly couldn't take it whitetail hunting in the sticks or for a week in the mountains. To be fair, every other piece pf Sitka gear I have is super durable and top notch. But this has been repaired several times and is now a $300 piece of garbage.

My favorite waterfowl jacket. It

My favorite waterfowl jacket. It is light and warm and also layers really well!

This is now one of

This is now one of my go-to jackets. Works great as a lightweight mid-layer underneath a shell for cold waterfowling days or just around town. Not a jacket to wear as a single piece on super frigid days, but not designed to be either. I'm a stocky 5'11 and it was great to finally find a size L I could fit my arms into without feeling like a human sausage. Tapered ends of the sleeves prevent bunching and bulk under a shell, jacket still provides excellent range of motion if you're swinging a fly rod or a shotgun.

Love it. I’m 14, 5’7

Love it. I’m 14, 5’7 125 pounds and the medium fits me perfect. Very warm, i recommend it for the price also.

Awesome jacket. I'll explain 4

Awesome jacket. I'll explain 4 instead of 5 stars in a minute. This jacket fits to size, is very warm, and extremely light. I'm not sure how it is this warm (I live in Alaska) and remaining so light. Will be a great inside layer underneath Sitka's great rain gear. The reason I gave it 4 instead of 5 stars is the outer shell is not very durable. On the second time I wore it, the outer layer snagged and a small tear occurred. You would not want to wear this as an outer layer in brushy-type country. Other than that, awesome jacket!

This jacket is simply amazing.

This jacket is simply amazing. It probably is just as warm as 3 lower quality layers that would amount to a lot more thickness than this is. This has me hooked on Sitka gear. one thin layer under this is more than enough to sit in temps down to 30.

This is a great jacket,

This is a great jacket, the fit is athletic and it breathes very well. It also looks good and moves easily. I really like it but it has some shortcomings.The jacket material stains easily from any type of oil whether from just wearing it or being around equipment, and the elastic cuffs pill quickly. It does a great job keeping you warm into the mid to low 30s and It’s awesome for being active. I give this jacket four stars because it on par with competitive insulated jackets but the material used stains easily from oils and can be challenging to clean. I recommend either getting a darker color like black or a camo pattern to hide the inevitable stains. The elastic material on the cuffs also pill easily but I think that is to be expected with the more delicate materials. The jacket material seems durable enough and I have no complaints. It has survived a few swipes from my bow string and hasn’t had any issues with abrasion from packs or other tasks which is great. I am happy because mine is black and only the inside gray has stains from body oils. TLDR: great design and fit, stays warm, breathes well, tough materials, gets dirty easily, would recommend to friends with managed expectations. Expectations are higher for Sitka.

I bought the coyote colored

I bought the coyote colored one and wear it daily. Great from 40 -60 degree weather. Not bulky and very comfortable. Bought the grey one as well. I own a lot of jackets and this is my go to for work, hunting and just wearing. Bought my sons each one and they wear constantly too. Great product. Only complaint is price but you pay for what you get !

I’ve had this jacket in

I’ve had this jacket in blue since about August so 6 months approx, and used it in all types of weather and situations. It’s nice enough to wear to work, out in the cold or light weather. It can be worn beneath or over layers, it’s flexible. It packs down well and was ideal on a recent Ireland trip when I only wanted to pack ONE jacket. It’s pretty near the perfect everyday jacket IMO. It’s my one Sitka pc that isn’t for hunting- so I was skeptical. It’s warm in the fall but not too warm to wear inside (like in the truck) where other jackets would have me peeling off layers. It breathes well.I like both long and especially short sleeves underneath and it downs make my arms sweat. I love it and found a smoking deal on sale and pulled the trigger, I’m so glad I did.

Just wow, this might be

Just wow, this might be one of the best puffy jackets of all time, super light and very warm. Currently using it in alberta cold winter wind with a Jetstream jacket. Good to -20c

Great jacket, its hard to

Great jacket, its hard to believe that it weighs so little and is so warm. I will buy more from Sitka!

The Kelvin Aerolite has exceeded

The Kelvin Aerolite has exceeded my expectations. It is an extremely warm jacket that folds down to almost nothing in a pack or suitcase. It breathes very well for a puffy style jacket, and the hood makes it very versatile. Add a shell to it and you’re comfortable in sub 0 temps. I bought the black color for my daily wear and I’m ordering a subalpine for my long sits next year in the late season. I highly recommend this jacket.

This jacket fits great, and

This jacket fits great, and is a great addition to my Sitka gear.

Bought the jacket for everyday

Bought the jacket for everyday wear since I have had such good luck with my entire Sitka hunting wardrobe. Love the fit. Love the warmth. But the material is not good. Washed the jacket as the instructions read and I have stains all over it now. Very frustrating!

My new favorite cold weather

My new favorite cold weather jacket. Got the blue for when I’m needing a warm good looking jacket. Really warm and comfortable! May have to get one for hunting as well.

Only had it a couple

Only had it a couple weeks, but it is exactly what I was looking for. Light, thin and packable, all while being very warm. Wore it in 6° the other day and still couldn’t feel the cold getting through it.

Very versatile jacket for milder

Very versatile jacket for milder climates. With the light weight design and soft material it has proved to be my go to all the time jacket. The soft material makes for little to no noise when hunting and moving while game is close. I highly recommend this jacket as a light weight option, but could use with layers as well in colder conditions.

Excellent outer shell. Winter in

Excellent outer shell. Winter in Minnesota can be harsh but not with this jacket. I’ve only wore this over a sweatshirt but I have yet to be cold. It blocks wind amazingly, it’s super light yet very warm, and it fits very comfortably and not too noisy.

Love this jacket, Another well

Love this jacket, Another well made high quality Sitka product. Kelvin Aero lite is supper warm for thickness . Size Large is perfect I'm 185 lbs. and 5'8'. I have lots of Sitka product but this one really blow my mind. Prefect for 20 -50 Fahrenheit New England days .

Great packable jacket. Have worn

Great packable jacket. Have worn this both as an outer layer and liner over the top of a windstopper jacket in really cold weather. Provides excellent insulation and warmth.

Pound for pound the warmest,windproof,

Pound for pound the warmest,windproof, jacket I own.. Would not have thought a jacket this light could be this warm. Can be used stand alone or is thin enough to wear as a liner in -20

Another great jacket by Sitka.

Another great jacket by Sitka. Very lightweight and warm for what it is. I will wear this under a heavier jacket in extreme cold. Now I just need to purchase a vest or two.

This is my favorite jacket.

This is my favorite jacket. I got a brown one a couple months ago and like it so much I bought a 2 more I different colors. It is very warm, and light

One of the best pieces

One of the best pieces of Sitka I own. Fit is great and super warm for being such a light jacket. Awesome as an outer jacket or used as a layer underneath without all the bulk.

Alongside my Apex Hoody, this

Alongside my Apex Hoody, this is my favorite piece of Sitka gear that I own. I was lucky to find it at the price that I did at the time, but you really are getting a fantastic product for $300. This is my go to jacket and has been most of the winter since I first got it. EXTREMELY lightweight and packable, this thing barely feels any bigger than a light hoody, but functions as good as many of the other puffy jackets I've owned. In Utah, the winters get pretty gnarly and this jacket has done great. On the days I've needed a little more, this jacket has been able to slip over and work well with just about any other Sitka jacket that I own. Looking into buying another in a different color so I can save my subalpine one just for hunting. The ONLY thing I would change about this (not a complaint, more of a thought) is to give it a facemask similar to the traverse hoody. I end up using a gator quite a bit, but ultimately that hasn't and won't change my opinion of this jacket. Absolutely recommend this product.

I have been searching for

I have been searching for a really warm light weigh jacket this is a perfect match for my mid layer works great I highly recommend this jacket

Easy to see why this

Easy to see why this jacket is a favorite by so many. I love the versatility as I can use it in multiple situations. It's light, packs down nicely and surprisingly warm for its weight. I've found I reach for this jacket more than any other jacket in my arsenal.

Great jacket! Light and warm!

Great jacket! Light and warm!

I was apprehensive pulling the

I was apprehensive pulling the trigger on this hoodie. Living in Utah and hunting in 20 degree weather these last few weeks have made me appreciate this hoodie more than I would have ever expected. The hoodie is a little oven! I wear a base layer and this hoodie with a vest and that is it. I would strongly suggest getting this hoodie, you will not regret it.

Very nice jacket. Good quality,

Very nice jacket. Good quality, very warm, good features, and all around a solid jacket. For my preference, this jacket has an ideal balance considering weight, warmth, packability, and durability (it didn’t seem fragile like other “lightweight” puffy jackets). BUT, I had to return it due to the cut. I have a fit / muscular physique, I need an XL in most jackets, and while this jacket fit great in my arms, shoulders and chest, the abdomen portion was huge, like it was cut to accommodate a good sized beer belly. Would have easily been my favorite piece if it wasn’t for the cut. Sitka took it back no problem, I just had to pay return shipping.

Bought it for my Adult

Bought it for my Adult son last year for Christmas. Really is a warm jacket, however the outer shell rips too easily. Not worth the money. The out side needs to be more durable.

I spent a lot of

I spent a lot of time researching different brands for a lightweight insulated jacket to wear in temps 30-50F. I have the Kelvin Down jacket and assumed the sizing would be similar, however was cautious because some reviews mentioned how much room there is in the mid section/torso. I ended up ordering the same size (large). The fit is not as athletic as I was hoping, however the length of the sleeves and length of the jacket are fine. I can confirm that the mid section is a bit roomy, I wish it was more tapered. For context, I am 6'3', 170 lbs with a 32in waist and the large works just fine. It's a very warm jacket and I've worn it with temps as low as 26F with just a t-shirt on and was perfectly warm. The details on this jacket are superior which is what I have come to expect from Sitka.

I am not one who

I am not one who typically writes a review of products, but this one I had too. This is in my opinion the best lightweight jacket on the market I wear this jacket as everyday use and hunting. If you are on the fence about this jacket buy it it is more than worth it!!! Sitka you killed it with this one!

Amazing product! Took it out

Amazing product! Took it out on one of our coldest Texas mornings so far (40 degrees) and have to say it kept me warm. I don't think there are better products out there. At least I have not found any. Great job! I will definitely continue to wear it on my hunts. Hopefully I can get on a mule deer or elk hunt soon.

I am really impressed with

I am really impressed with this Jacket. I have it in black and camo and like both. They are high quality and fit well. I got the black coat in the longer version and like the extra length alot.

I really like this puffy

I really like this puffy jacket. It seems to deliver a bit more warmth than you would expect for its weight. I had kelvin lite hoody before and I often felt clammy in it, but this one doesn't seem to have that issue. The hood fits nice and close to the face allowing good visibility. I feel like this was worth upgrading to.

The warmth of this jacket

The warmth of this jacket is higher than a 3. I’ve worn this jacket during winter elk seasons in Colorado in below freezing temps and it kept me nice and warm. I would not recommend hiking in it, but if you’re sitting in cold temps glassing, this jacket is the go-to. I’ve also turned to this jacket while waterfowl hunting in below 0 temps and it did its job. Also a great jacket wearing into town in 40-50 degree weather. Can’t say enough great things about this jacket. Packs away well too

Absolutely great jackets. I’ve recently

Absolutely great jackets. I’ve recently purchased 2 more(lost weight). It works as an excellent mid weight alone or under a shell. It’s super light packable. I’m 6’3 230lb the xl tall is perfect fit wise. I put a Treble hook through the jacket and you can’t tell it ever had a hook in it. I wear this skiing, I also wear it under the dew point for spring turkey in 20 degree temps in NW Iowa or on its own in a ground blind. The regular cut is slightly short if you’re using it as an every day jacket.

I love the jacket. Fit

I love the jacket. Fit is perfect in all aspects. I’m 6’2” 210 pounds and I ordered the LT. It isn’t the warmest but it over-performs for how thin it is. Perfect for fall but not a stand alone piece for winter. My only complaint is how easily spots show on it from everyday wear, meaning it doesn’t conceal daily use very well. Isn’t the quietest fabric for you bow hunters out there either.

Sitka has the best customer

Sitka has the best customer service that I have ever received. The Sitka team definitely cares about getting you your order fast and the quality of the material is amazing. This jacket keeps me warm and isn’t heavy. I highly recommend this brand. It’s worth every penny. Sitka you guys rock!!!

A fantastic jacket. If MacGyver

A fantastic jacket. If MacGyver wore Sitka this is the jacket he'd wear! It's the Swiss Army knife of my clothing. Wear it hunting, to town, doing chores, to camp, literally everything. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is that the shoulder and arm holes are narrow in sizing. So for it not to pinch my shoulders I have to size up and then have a lot of excess in the torso area. I'm 5'10' 200 lbs and wear a large in most Sitka. This I had to size up to a XL to be comfortable.

I had my doubts about

I had my doubts about this jacket when I first pulled it out of the box because it felt so light and delicate. Holy cow was I wrong... I've been very impressed with the jacket from its ability to buck wind, to being warm, and also breathing a bit to not be too hot. You won't regret it.

This jacket is sweet. Super

This jacket is sweet. Super happy with the purchase. For how insane light it is, it is insanely warm. Weight to warm scale is crazy.

This is an amazing jacket.

This is an amazing jacket. Light weight, durabale in brush, trees, and willows. Walked through some rough area and never ripped. Very warm, use it as a mid layer under the mountain jacket and the jet stream jacket. Hands down the best. Wife like to steal my jacket because she's like it.