Kelvin Aerolite Vest Reviews

Perfect for day to day or beginning of hunting season

I bought this for my boyfriend and he wears it constantly. It’s the perfect vest for all seasons and really good for layering

Kelvin aerolite vest

This is my second Kelvin’s vest, sadly after 13 years I finally wore the first one out!! Zipper. So I contacted Sitka to see if they could repair the zipper, they did one better, they sent me a new vest at no charge.You get what you pay for.Thanks Sitka for being you. Amazing customer service.

Very quiet very comfortable and

Very quiet very comfortable and very warm. I would recommend this product to anyone.

Warm and comfy

Usually this type of material is very crunchy and loud but is surprisingly quiet. keeps the wind off great and traps heat very well

Light, packable, and warm!

Light, packable, and warm!

Love it for a layering

Love it for a layering type piece just because it runs kinda small on me

Vest

Awesome, lead color looks great. Tried the large and was a decent amount smaller so I went with the xl.

Awesome Vest

I use this vest for everything. It fits/looks great, and is very warm. Highly recommend

Amazing for layering on the

Amazing for layering on the body without having the bulk in the arms. Lightweight, packable, and so warm.

Fits really well, but a

Fits really well, but a little tight around the arms.

Very Warm, Packable

This is a very nice vest, like everything else Sitka it runs small, I knew this so I order one size larger.

Great vest

Great lightweight vest. I already have a camo version, and am excited to have one in black for everyday use. I do wish Sitka had a med-large size.

Good Vest

I like the vest; however, the elastic in the arm pit area is tight and after a while becomes uncomfortable. Vest is very warm, and I still wear the vest when needed; however, if you fix the arm elastic issue the vest would have been rated 5 stars.

Banger

Best vest. Dress it up or wear it for shear warmth. It’s perfect

Vest

Love the vest

Great vest

Vest is warm and fits great. Exactly what I was looking for.

Great mid weather layer

Was looking for an extra layer to fit inside my waders. This was perfect. Thin, flexible, and warm for mid season.

Amazing vest

It is so light and pack able and it blocks the wind!

Great product

True to Sitka perfect quality, fits great and warm during a falling morning. The only thing I would change, make the collar a touch shorter. Very nice vest by a great company.

Very nice, just runs a

Very nice, just runs a little small.

Perfect vest

Love the vest. Super light and comfortable.

Go to vest

This thing is awesome in every situation! It’s warm, light, compact and even looks good if you’re wearing as an everyday piece of clothing on a cool day.

Great Vest

Fits well and keeps you warm but is still breathable so you aren’t sweating while moving around

Kelvin aerolite vest

I love everything about it. It’s warm, it blocks out wind, and I can wear it hunting or out to dinner.

Vest

Great vest. Wore this for September Elk hunt.

Love it

Love it

Great vest

Very comfortable and super warm.

Vest

Really warm and light weight

Kelvin Aerolite Vest

Vest fits well, warm, and very packable in my blind bag for waterfowl.

Great for layering, packs down small

Slick facing makes this vest perfect for layering. Perfect fit.

Very nice and warm. Crazy

Very nice and warm. Crazy expensive but warm

Great Vest

One of the best’s vest out. Keeps me warm during duck season.

Poor insulation

I bought this hoping to add a great insulation layer will little bulk. I wear it over the core layers and under the main jacket. I've used it for a spot and stalk mule deer hunt in the upper 20s and while sitting in the stand for whitetails in the low 30s. I like its low bulk low weight design, but for a synthetic down alternative I was expecting more in terms of warmth. It is extremely thin and feels almost like there is no insulation in it at all. If you're looking for a lightweight core layer to help fight off the chill while glassing or sitting in the stand then this vest just won't cut it. For the price, it's not worth it. If I bought another one I would not spend more than $20.

Nice vest

I used this piece of gear under my Mountain jacket this past season on a couple of cold mornings before starting my trek. It kept me warm and it was easy to stow in my pack. I did order a medium and it is a little snug, but I works for how I had planned to use it. I’m 5’ 8” and 165 lbs. with an athletic build, if that helps anyone.

Awesome vest

The weight to warmth ratio of this vest is outstanding. I have solid colors that I wear to work and around town as well as camo versions in the field.

Somewhat Skeptical-4 Stars for now

At 5’5 165lbs bought a large. Fits well for layering over my base and under my Traverse cold weather hoody. Skeptical on such thin insulation but time will tell. Unfortunately I won’t know until Fall but it will be too late to turn back then! (For the money, a little thicker couldn’t hurt :)

the warmth this vest provided

the warmth this vest provided was incredible for how thin it was. Was very impressed. Not to mention how light weight and packable! Highly recommend

Great lightweight vest for in

Great lightweight vest for in the field. Sizing on vests do fit smaller. Eg I am a xl jacket and a xxl vest.

Amazing vest, very warm but

Amazing vest, very warm but breathable and quieter!

I have a variety of

I have a variety of vests, for layering and warmth this is the best there is. Extremely packable and lightweight.

I have this vest in

I have this vest in green. I’m happy with the look, feel, fit, and function this has. It’s lighter and thinner than I anticipated. I think I may have gotten a dud in terms of its DWR. The back repels water like DWR should, but the front doesn’t even try to repel water it soaks it up as soon as it’s introduced to moisture leaving me wonder if this is a quality control issue.

I had an earlier version

I had an earlier version of this vest that I loved and it got lost in mailing while be repaired. Sitka gear did right by replacing this with the newer version. it is lighter in weight and it is definitely not the same fit. it is much smaller in size. I was wearing a 2 XL on the old vest and unfortunately I can't even order a 3 xl to get a better fit as that is not an option. I still like the vest but not as warm or comfortable as the older model.

Sizing is a little snug

Sizing is a little snug compared to the Aerolite jacket I have in the same size. Other than that it’s a fantastic vest. Incredibly light, warm and packable.

Love it. Ordered medium for

Love it. Ordered medium for my husband and he’s 5’8, 165lbs, athletic build. Fits comfortably over a shirt.

There are reviews commenting on

There are reviews commenting on the thinness of this garment. That is one of Sitka’s best features. I am 69 years old and find I need more layers to stay warm. I’ve replaced very good quality outer and mid layers with Incinerator jacket and bibs, a fanatic sweatshirt and this vest. Worn over a quality base layer I’ve stayed warm bowhunting Kansas in November with high winds and temps in the 20s and bowhunting Wisconsin in December with temps just below zero and windy. I now can wear one less layer and stay warm with much more range of motion and a lot less bulk. I was skeptical about the thinness also but the warmth to bulk ratio is incredible. I suggest studying the product features of each garment to buy what meets your needs. A trip to a retailer who stocks the product line was helpful to me to make my choices. Expensive? Yes. We spend a lot of money on other things so the question is how much will we spend to be comfortable?

To start off on a

To start off on a positive note, I am 6'1', 215 Lbs., and the XL fits well. For me that is where the positive ends. I was expecting something different. There is literally no insulation material between the inside and outside liners. The collar also has no 'stuffing' material in it, so its floppy like 2 pieces of parachute material would be when sewn together. This garment strikes me a purely cosmetic, without achieving even that goal due to the limp collar. At $200 ($159 On Sale), I regret buying this vest.

Great vest. I wear this

Great vest. I wear this for everyday wear as well as a base layer for skiing. Couldn't recommend enough. Excited to use it for next year's hunts!

This is my first comment

This is my first comment after enjoying Sitka clothing since 2006. The lead color vest is a stain magnet! I noticed a round stain on the back of it when I pulled it (new) out of the package, but thought nothing of it since I planned to wash it. After layering the vest for a day in the field, I noticed several spots on the front too. I washed according to instructions & the stains remained. I contacted customer service & they advised washing with Dawn in warm water. The stains were still there after the second wash. Customer service won’t accept a return on this vest under warranty/satisfaction conditions. Vest is warm & designed well… however, the material used in the lead color vest is not the normal Sitka quality.

I like the vest but

I like the vest but definitely not a warm vest. A lot thinner than I was expecting and a lot thinner than previous year models.

Color shown in pictures is

Color shown in pictures is a lot darker than it actually is. The jacket is more like a light olive color. Own a lot of Sitka gear and quality is always there but the color on this one is definitely misleading.