Dakota Jacket
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Waterfowl : Waterfowl Timber
The Dakota Jacket is a great versatile jacket utilizing GORE-TEX INFINIUM with WINDSTOPPER Technology, providing great protection from the elements while allowing for great breathability to move moisture while setting large spreads of decoys or for the long hike in.
Product ID: #50239Men's
Sizing Guide
Jacket & Tops Sizing
| Size | Chest | Sleeve |
|---|---|---|
| Small | 36 - 38" | 33" |
| Medium | 39 - 41" | 34" |
| Medium Tall | 39 - 41" | 36" |
| Large | 42 - 45" | 35" |
| Large Tall | 42 - 45" | 37" |
| X-Large | 46 - 49" | 36" |
| X-Large Tall | 46 - 49" | 38" |
| 2XL | 50 - 53" | 37" |
| 2XL Tall | 50 - 53" | 39" |
| 3XL | 54 - 57" | 38" |
Pant Sizing (Inches)
| Size | Waist | Reg | Tall |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | 30" | 31" | |
| 31 | 31" | 31" | |
| 32 | 32" | 31" | 33" |
| 33 | 33" | 32" | 34" |
| 34 | 34" | 32" | 34" |
| 35 | 35" | 32" | 34" |
| 36 | 36" | 33" | 34.5" |
| 37 | 37" | 33" | 34.5" |
| 38 | 38" | 33" | 34.5" |
| 40 | 40" | 33" | |
| 42 | 42" | 33" | |
| 44 | 44" | 33" |
Pant Sizing
| Size | Waist | Reg | Tall |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small | 28 - 30" | 31" | |
| Medium | 31 - 33" | 31" | 33" |
| Large | 34 - 37" | 32" | 34" |
| X-Large | 38 - 41" | 32" | 34" |
| 2XL | 42 - 45" | 32" | 34" |
| 3XL | 46 - 49" | 32" | 34" |
Equinox & Dakota Pant Sizing
| Size | Waist | Reg | Tall |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | 31" | 31" | |
| 32 | 33" | 31" | 33" |
| 34 | 35" | 32" | 34" |
| 36 | 37" | 32" | 34" |
| 38 | 39" | 32" | 34" |
| 40 | 41" | 32" | |
| 42 | 43" | 32" | |
| 44 | 45" | 32" |
Glove Sizing
| Size | Palm Circ | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Medium | 8 - 8.5" | 7.5 - 8" |
| Large | 9 - 9.5" | 8.5 - 9" |
| X-Large | 9.5 - 10" | 9 - 9.5" |
| 2XL | 10 - 10.5" | 9.5 - 10" |
Gaiter Sizing
| Size | Calf Circ | Boot Size |
|---|---|---|
| M/L | 17.5" | US 6-10" |
| L/XL | 18.5" | US 10-14" |
How to Take
Your Measurements
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1. SLEEVE MEASURE
Bend your elbow and put your hand on your hip. Measure from the center of the back of your neck, along the shoulder and down the elbow to the wrist bone.
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2. CHEST SIZE
Take measurement under armpits, around fullest part of chest and shoulder blades.
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3. WAIST SIZE
Measure around where you normally wear your pants, keeping the tape measure a bit loose or putting one finger between your body and the tape measure.
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4. INSEAM
In a standing position,measure from your crotch to where you want your pants to end, breaking at the top of the shoe in the front and just above the heel in the back.
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5. GLOVES
With hand partially closed, measure over the knuckles, around the hand, excluding the thumb.
Fit Guide
SITKA Gear engineers gear with a specific Fit and intended end use in mind. These functional designs provide the user with authentic garments for the right situation.
Fit Descriptions
We can communicate our Fit descriptions in 3 different ways. Keep in mind that each garment will allow for layering in accordance to the garments place in a system and described Fit
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P/F
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S/F
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E/F
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P/F - PERFORMANCE FIT
Designed for minimal layering. Whether an early season piece or already insulated this garment fits to prevent inefficiencies in heat retention caused by dead space.
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S/F - STANDARD FIT
Designed to accommodate layering for more versatility from early to late season climates.
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E/F - EXPEDITION FIT
Designed for maximum layering in the worst conditions. Cut roomier to accommodate additional layering underneath.
Complete Windproof Protection: A 100% windproof GORE® WINDSTOPPER® membrane with a body-mapped high-loft Berber fleece interior seals out the cold without added bulk.
Reinforced Forearms: Added durability for crawling into layouts and pit blinds.
Low Security Pockets: Keep your necessities zippered in close.
Technology: WINDSTOPPER® Laminate, Durable Water Repellent Finish
Fabric: Shell // 100% Polyester Stretch-Woven Backer // Microcheck Fleece circular knit
Imported
Product Comments
9 Reviews
Has to be the best all around piece of gear they sell. If you have a grinder hoody get this In a jacket, if you have the grinder half zip get this in the hoody. This piece is the pinnacle of sitka waterfowl clothing. Warm, wind proof, water resistant, great warm pockets with thick fleece, huge chest pocket, athletic fit. I own a lot of gear and I love it all. If I was starting a system it would be with this piece first. I love layering a grinder hoody and Fahrenheit vest underneath. It is all the perfect cut when places together. I was wearing it in my 60* bed room for about 5 minutes before I got too hot and had to take it off. Doesn't restrict movement like usual when you have all those layers on. I can't stress enough how nice of a jacket this truly is. Buy it. It is the best piece of gear that sitka sells without a doubt.
Deceivingly warm, in a good way. This is my first piece I’ve owned from Sitka, and I was a little skeptical but Must say I’m impressed. I’ve been using this jacket deer hunting here in Georgia. Looking forward to getting it in the duck blind soon but either way this thing is lightweight, solid and super warm. It’s kept me toasty on windy mornings in the low 30’s with a base layer and vest underneath. It’s really nice to have something flexible and non restrictive that’s not super heavy and bulky. If there were a 6 star rating, it would be appropriate for this jacket!
This jacket is by far the most versatile and functional piece of gear I've ever owned. I dont do much waterfowling, but I'm an obsessive upland hunter. Its the perfect weight to take me from cool October hunts (40-50 F) to freezing December (10-30 F) walks through the fields and swamps in Wisconsin. Previously owned the hoodie, which is also awesome, but the full zip is so much more convenient and the lack of hood makes it easier to wear my e-collar remote around my neck. The only thing that would make this better is a few solid color options so I could buy another one for everyday and wearing to work!
I love this jacket! I am a huge fan of the hoody, but I always wanted it in jacket form. I immediately tested out layering a Grinder hoody, with a gradient underneath it (my go to under the DH) and it layers very well with plenty of freedom of movement. I can’t wait to test this system in the elements of Wisconsin.
If you like the Dakota Hoodie, you will like this Dakota Jacket. All the same great comfort without the Pullover & hood. I loved my Dakota hoodie but after a few hunts in layouts my shoulders get sore and the pullover is tough to put on. So happy they came out with this full zip version. I'm sure this will be my favorite Sitka piece for waterfowl hunting. As always Sitka's great comfort & quality is built in. As far as fit goes, I'm 5'9 175lbs, medium build, and I like the large git. It fits just right in the arms and I have plenty of room for layering underneath.
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Overall my experience with this jacket has been meh. I purchased this item in hopes to wear it underneath my delta wading jacket or as a stand alone piece. If you plan on using this as a layering piece I would recommend you instead buy just about all of their other jackets besides this one. The lack of thumb loops and the girth of the sleeve cuffs makes this awkward to layer under a delta wading jacket. Along with that if you plan on wearing this under a pair of waders the lack of chest pockets really feels like a setback for this jacket. HOWEVER, as a stand alone piece that you don’t plan on wearing under waders or bibs; this jacket does its job, it repels water and stops all wind, keeping you warm. If that’s what your looking for consider this jacket but beware if you plan on layering this you may want to take into consideration another jacket.
Bought the Dakota Jacket last year and love it. Best piece of Sitka gear I have. I primarily layout/field hunt and this jacket is great for the WI weather. I wear this early season over top of a long sleeve when its raining. Mid to late season I pair it with a Core Midweight Zip-T and the Gradient Hoody to last well into late October early November. This jacket is great against the wind, freezing rain, and snow. It is also very lightweight, comfortable, and not bulky at all.
Its a great jacket but, personally, I like the Dakota Hoody better. I have the "old style" hoody, so it fits a little tighter. The Large Jacket to me, was a little baggy in the chest/shoulders. It is very durable and you will not feel any wind at all with this thing. It is also is very water resistant. I haven't been in an outright downpour in it, but I have been in rain with it enough to know it will definitely do the trick.
I’ve never been much on bossiest as there sometimes difficult to take off in the water. When the Dakota jacket came out, I had to have it. Like a fellow guide and friend of mine once said, “the Dakota is the only camp you need, it does it all”. And he was right. It’s warm, but not to warm, free movement and VERY durable. Definitely one thing that goes hinting 60 days starting in November.