I bought this jacket based upon this video review. A few weeks ago, I was duckhunting in severe wind and rain. It worked like a charm. Two times that day, I dropped a shotgun shell into knee-deep water. I cinched down the Velcro around the wrist and reached down into the muddy water. Both times, no water came inside the arm to allow my shirt and hoodie to get wet! Over 29 years, I have worn other excellent jackets from Hodgman, Cabelas, Browning. None of these jackets could pass this test. .....Uncle Steve
Thanks for the review. Field tested for a season and then review makes the review more reliable. Funny how us hardcore waterfowlers share all the same symptoms of this disease.
I know Sitka is expensive! But I don’t mind spending money on a product that’s actually worth it.. I’ve worn Drake for years, and they make great hunting gear, but time and time again I alway have that one wet sleeve from picking up decoys, or I’m wet from hunting in the rain.. you sold me this jacket with your demonstration! So I’m definitely getting me one!! Sitka should slide you some sponsorship for this video!
One question about the jacket that I don’t think you mentioned in the video or maybe I just missed it.. but how does it fit as far as sizing? Does it run big? Or run small? I know drake in my opinion runs a little big to me.. I wear a Xl in everything except drake a large fits me perfect..
I have most of the Sitka waterfowl pieces and the delta wading jacket and delta pants are my favorite by far I use both of them every time I go hunting
@@MidValleyMercenaries Thank you for the reply. What do you pair with this? Do you have other Sitka gear or do you just use this item from them? I am curious what people's set up is with Sitka for waterfowl. I am seeking a good system but do not want to under/over spend. I am willing to purchase what I need but obviously would like to avoid unnecessary costs. If you could either let me know what you pair with this (base layer, insulation, etc) that would be much appreciated. Also temps are useful as us Midwesterners have to prep for rapid temp swings haha
Mid Valley Mercenaries it varies I prefer lightweight hoody and Dakota vest combo with grinder and Dakota pants. Late season when it gets raining cold I will layer up with the merino half zip gradient pant and Dakota vest. Or I’ll run my Hudson jacket.
Negative is that they cost over $400 for an uninsulated jacket so if you hunt in cold weather u would have to get an insulation layer which drives the price up even more. I have had a browning for 6 years and it has been just as good, but it has insulation so i don’t freeze when its cold outside if u want a cheaper and warmer alternative.
It’s really not a negative for me. You can get the insulated for some more money, about the same for what it would cost you to get a base layer. I like being able to shed layers. If I get insulated and I’m hot now I have to go down to a base layer so it works either way
Thanks for your excellent review and recommendation of this jacket. I purchased after seeing your video several weeks ago. Today was my first day to use it in the cold wind and spitting rain. I love it! I ordered one size up in order to wear my old fleece jacket underneath. Good combination but I was still a little bit cold. What do you use underneath on a cold rainy day? Thanks again, Uncle Steve
Glad to hear you were happy with it as well Steve. I was using mine today as well. I actually wore a long sleeve shirt and hoodie underneath and I was warm but I don’t get cold easy. I have the Sitka gradient hoodie as well and it is incredible. Fleece lined and has a built in face mask. Love it. I’ll be doing a review on it soon
I have a Columbia wader jacket. First one I bought had an issue with the main zipper and sent me my money back so I could buy another one. I hunted in that “monsoon” as well last year and didn’t have any issues with my jacket as far as water proof is concerned
Mid Valley Mercenaries - yup the brand Columbia. Can’t really complain other than the zipper not working after 4 or 5 seasons, but all I had to do was pay to send them back and they gave me my money back, and I went and bought a new one from them. It’s hard to buy waterfowl jackets for California because almost all of them are too warm for our hunt days. They need to make under armour t-shirts with the big shell pockets that we have on our waterfowl jackets.
Ya I was a skeptic but got a deal on mine and I’m definitely sold now. Incredible product, game changer for sure. Although I don’t like the camo pattern
I was maybe gunna get it but with this one I can wear it Turkey hunting a little bit more we've been having geese flying over my school and my house have you guys had any geese fly over Sacramento?
Beardless Guy: “Hey man, what’re you doing tonight? I was thinking of dipping my hand in water a few times and spraying myself with a garden hose - you want to come film me?” Semi-Bearded Guy: “Yes. The world needs to see this.” Neighbors, watching from next door: “Honey, we need to get the hell out of California.”
It really is Michael. There are places you can get deals on everything except the waders. Nobody has those for sale yet. In my opinion it is because they are new. The waders are almost a thousand bucks. You can get a jacket for around $250 if you look
It seems more a rain jacket then cold weather jacket, am i right? I am asking because i live in Michigan and i want to know how many layers i need under it in cold weather (teens and single digit weather) . I am on limited budget so i can only afford one sitka item to use the whole season ( thinking either delta jacket or Dakota hoodie)
Mid Valley Mercenaries my only concern with the hudson is I might not be able to wear during early season. What do you think about Delta jacket and Merino Wool base layer or any good thermal layer under it ?
I'm kinda thinking the same thing. I'm from maine and will likely be in this to almost below 0. Thinking that if it stops wind well maybe I can get away with underarmour thermals, and a wool undercoat I would be warm. Just keeping the wind from coming through is huge.
RaceME I bought the delta jacket and Dakota hoodie from amazon to try them (they offer free return) , and I really liked the Dakota hoodie it feels super warm and has the same windstopper technology as the delta. I watched couple videos online, and people are saying they just wear a thermal under it and they are good around 0 temps. I put the Dakota under straight water faucet for like 2 minutes and didn’t let any water through. I will test them and see which one to keep. But Dakota is super water resistant, almost like waterproof. I honestly can’t afford the hudson jacket and i am a new hunter 😔
They look good But I just don’t have the money to get Them Also I thought was kind of funny what if your neighbors looked over the fence and seen you just sitting there spraying yourself with a water hose talking about how you killed 23 Mallards 😂😂😂😂
I bought this jacket based upon this video review. A few weeks ago, I was duckhunting in severe wind and rain. It worked like a charm. Two times that day, I dropped a shotgun shell into knee-deep water. I cinched down the Velcro around the wrist and reached down into the muddy water. Both times, no water came inside the arm to allow my shirt and hoodie to get wet! Over 29 years, I have worn other excellent jackets from Hodgman, Cabelas, Browning. None of these jackets could pass this test. .....Uncle Steve
Thanks for the review. Field tested for a season and then review makes the review more reliable. Funny how us hardcore waterfowlers share all the same symptoms of this disease.
Love the hose down demo!
Haha 👍🏼
😂 funniest demonstration video I’ve ever seen!! But on the other hand you just sold me this jacket!! Keep up the good work man!!
Haha. It’s money dude. For reals
I know Sitka is expensive! But I don’t mind spending money on a product that’s actually worth it.. I’ve worn Drake for years, and they make great hunting gear, but time and time again I alway have that one wet sleeve from picking up decoys, or I’m wet from hunting in the rain.. you sold me this jacket with your demonstration! So I’m definitely getting me one!! Sitka should slide you some sponsorship for this video!
One question about the jacket that I don’t think you mentioned in the video or maybe I just missed it.. but how does it fit as far as sizing? Does it run big? Or run small? I know drake in my opinion runs a little big to me.. I wear a Xl in everything except drake a large fits me perfect..
BlackBelt Waterfowl it really does run true to size
Great video as always!!! Thanks for the review. Just picked up a duck oven over the weekend. First Sitka purchase for me. Love the new Podcast!!👊🏼👍🏼
BLASTER 333 that is a comfy jacket. Thanks for listening to the podcast
This is an absolute AWEOSME video and I love that they don’t sponsor you and your just trying too help real hunters with a real opinion
Thanks 🙏🏼. We do have some partners but we’ll always be honest no matter what
Just bought this jacket love ur vids bro keep slayin them birds, how’s the wind resistance?
Thanks. It’s got wind stopper. Wind doesn’t get through.
Love the sprinkler test haha. Hopefully we won't need to put the waterproofing to the test in a few weeks.
Haha. I Ain’t scared 😂
Great review of your jacket. Almost time to start blasting some birds👍👍always like watching your vids.
Thanks. It’s getting close!
I have most of the Sitka waterfowl pieces and the delta wading jacket and delta pants are my favorite by far I use both of them every time I go hunting
Checking out the pants next
Thank you, this settled the difference between the Delta and the Hudson for me
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@@MidValleyMercenaries Thank you for the reply. What do you pair with this? Do you have other Sitka gear or do you just use this item from them? I am curious what people's set up is with Sitka for waterfowl. I am seeking a good system but do not want to under/over spend. I am willing to purchase what I need but obviously would like to avoid unnecessary costs. If you could either let me know what you pair with this (base layer, insulation, etc) that would be much appreciated. Also temps are useful as us Midwesterners have to prep for rapid temp swings haha
8:23 “killed 21 mallards 3 guys” 😂
Haha. Pipe dream
Sitka delta wading is a gem for California hunters until Christmas time. Layering correctly will keep you warm and dry
Nailed it. What do you like to layer underneath with? I bought the gradient hoody. Love it
Mid Valley Mercenaries it varies I prefer lightweight hoody and Dakota vest combo with grinder and Dakota pants. Late season when it gets raining cold I will layer up with the merino half zip gradient pant and Dakota vest. Or I’ll run my Hudson jacket.
Negative is that they cost over $400 for an uninsulated jacket so if you hunt in cold weather u would have to get an insulation layer which drives the price up even more. I have had a browning for 6 years and it has been just as good, but it has insulation so i don’t freeze when its cold outside if u want a cheaper and warmer alternative.
It’s really not a negative for me. You can get the insulated for some more money, about the same for what it would cost you to get a base layer. I like being able to shed layers. If I get insulated and I’m hot now I have to go down to a base layer so it works either way
Thanks for your excellent review and recommendation of this jacket. I purchased after seeing your video several weeks ago. Today was my first day to use it in the cold wind and spitting rain. I love it!
I ordered one size up in order to wear my old fleece jacket underneath. Good combination but I was still a little bit cold. What do you use underneath on a cold rainy day?
Thanks again, Uncle Steve
Glad to hear you were happy with it as well Steve. I was using mine today as well. I actually wore a long sleeve shirt and hoodie underneath and I was warm but I don’t get cold easy. I have the Sitka gradient hoodie as well and it is incredible. Fleece lined and has a built in face mask. Love it. I’ll be doing a review on it soon
Should have had camera on the tripod and Thomas go 360 around you with the water hose that would have been the ultimate test!
Haha I know!
Great video, been looking at this jacket since the beginning of this season. Although it’s dang near over i think I’m gonna buy it.
Thanks. You won’t regret it man
Great review. Looks like a great jacket!
It really is man. It just meets the needs that I’ve wanted in a duck hunting jacket for a long time
I have a Columbia wader jacket. First one I bought had an issue with the main zipper and sent me my money back so I could buy another one. I hunted in that “monsoon” as well last year and didn’t have any issues with my jacket as far as water proof is concerned
The brand Columbia?
Mid Valley Mercenaries - yup the brand Columbia. Can’t really complain other than the zipper not working after 4 or 5 seasons, but all I had to do was pay to send them back and they gave me my money back, and I went and bought a new one from them. It’s hard to buy waterfowl jackets for California because almost all of them are too warm for our hunt days. They need to make under armour t-shirts with the big shell pockets that we have on our waterfowl jackets.
When I get some cash I’m planning on getting one. Great video. It’s helpful to see these.
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Ya I was a skeptic but got a deal on mine and I’m definitely sold now.
Incredible product, game changer for sure.
Although I don’t like the camo pattern
Same here. Glad you got a deal. I really like the timber pattern but the marsh color blends better in our area
Gentlemen and lady here. (Shared channel by husband and wife) we just subbed. Really like that.
Thanks!
I just got the Sitka traverse subalpine jacket I like it because it has a face mask built into the hood and I'm so happy duck season is 4 days away
Right on. The gradient hoody has that too. Very nice
I was maybe gunna get it but with this one I can wear it Turkey hunting a little bit more we've been having geese flying over my school and my house have you guys had any geese fly over Sacramento?
Thanks for keeping it real man! Been subbed sense 1000 subs
westwa fowlers Awesome! Thanks so much for the support
@@MidValleyMercenaries maby you could check out my channel when you have a minute
Keep up the good work! Looking forward to next video
Thanks Dylan!
Beardless Guy: “Hey man, what’re you doing tonight? I was thinking of dipping my hand in water a few times and spraying myself with a garden hose - you want to come film me?”
Semi-Bearded Guy: “Yes. The world needs to see this.”
Neighbors, watching from next door: “Honey, we need to get the hell out of California.”
Good vid they may be expensive but there worth it.
Yep. You guys know about good gear
Looks like it’s worth the money 👍🏻
Keep them coming brotha.
Definitely is 👍🏼
how did you get the duck call lanyard my jacket didn’t come with it?
Great vid! keep up the good work!👍
Thanks !
Question- can you wear the insulated version over your waders? Will the water ruin it if you wade alot,
You can but it’s not technically made to be in the water, that’s why this is called the wading jacket
@@MidValleyMercenaries trackin, ill take your word for it.
How much for waders and jacket..Is it worth the money..great job
It really is Michael. There are places you can get deals on everything except the waders. Nobody has those for sale yet. In my opinion it is because they are new. The waders are almost a thousand bucks. You can get a jacket for around $250 if you look
You sold me on this jacket, but Where do I find that $250 price tag? Thanks in advance for your advice!
It seems more a rain jacket then cold weather jacket, am i right? I am asking because i live in Michigan and i want to know how many layers i need under it in cold weather (teens and single digit weather) . I am on limited budget so i can only afford one sitka item to use the whole season ( thinking either delta jacket or Dakota hoodie)
In your situation I would 100% get the Hudson jacket. My buddy lives in Wisconsin and swears by it
Mid Valley Mercenaries my only concern with the hudson is I might not be able to wear during early season. What do you think about Delta jacket and Merino Wool base layer or any good thermal layer under it ?
King james you could wear the Hudson early season too where you’re at. If not just throw a hoodie on
I'm kinda thinking the same thing. I'm from maine and will likely be in this to almost below 0. Thinking that if it stops wind well maybe I can get away with underarmour thermals, and a wool undercoat I would be warm. Just keeping the wind from coming through is huge.
RaceME I bought the delta jacket and Dakota hoodie from amazon to try them (they offer free return) , and I really liked the Dakota hoodie it feels super warm and has the same windstopper technology as the delta. I watched couple videos online, and people are saying they just wear a thermal under it and they are good around 0 temps.
I put the Dakota under straight water faucet for like 2 minutes and didn’t let any water through. I will test them and see which one to keep. But Dakota is super water resistant, almost like waterproof.
I honestly can’t afford the hudson jacket and i am a new hunter 😔
I so want one. Been trying to save for one, but my kids keep spending all my money. Maybe I should start a go fund me!
I think they should buy it for you for being such an awesome father!
Sitka sickness 😆😆
It’s real!!
I was recently diagnosed with Sitka sickness..... I’ve heard the only cure is an empty wallet. Good review.
Oh really??? Do tell?
Mid Valley Mercenaries yeah. Got a puff jacket and some pants. Itching to test them out.
They look good But I just don’t have the money to get Them Also I thought was kind of funny what if your neighbors looked over the fence and seen you just sitting there spraying yourself with a water hose talking about how you killed 23 Mallards 😂😂😂😂
Hahahaha funny thing is my Neighbor watches my channel 😂😂
That’s awesome 😂😂
What you think about the Fahrenheit vest??
I’ve never used it
Was wondering if it was really worth the money
It 100% is
I believe it is, I have Red Head, Drake, hoodies and they all leak, I finally pulled the trigger on a Dakota hoody and best money spent.
Just out of curiosity what size jacket do you wear? Looking to get one ASAP. Great video.
XL
What size do u wear
XL
Can this jacket handle temps in the 30s and the 20s?
It can with another layer. This jacket is Uninsulated. Hudson jacket is insulated and waterproof. I like the gradient hoody but it is not waterproof.
@@MidValleyMercenaries So would the delta layered with the gradient be suitable or would it require yet another layer?
In 20 degree temps I’m good with a mid weight zip t and gradient hoodie. If I need waterproof I throw the delta wading over my gradient.
@@MidValleyMercenaries I see. Thanks
What size jacket is that?
9:35 I think my heart stopped
Joseph Vincent Same here
I go a 40 dollar jacket that does the same thing it’s just not as durable
Share the Sitka wealth brother
Nice #sitkasickness
#SitkaSickness
I know what you mean, have a few pieces and trying to avoid buying anymore.
The struggle is real bro
Tell me about it, especially when I Big game hunt also.
Ya same here...let’s not talk about that right now