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Sitka Hudson Jacket
We went to the drawing board to solve an age-old problem. As you quickly raise a shotgun, that motion pulls the fabric of the jacket across your shoulders to the point of restriction. Utilizing GORE-TEX stretch technology in key areas that typically inhibit movement, the Hudson solves that problem in a waterproof, breathable package. Body-mapped PrimaLoft® insulation brings plenty of warmth to the table while minimizing bulk for a further enhanced range of motion.
technical Specs
- Recycled polyester fabric with polyester micro-grid fleece interior
- GORE® WINDSTOPPER® product technology makes the jacket 100% windproof
- Durable water repellent finish sheds light precipitation and keeps fabric from wetting out
- Taped and skived seams for added weather protection without added bulk
- Zippered hand and chest pockets provide secure storage
- Pit zips allow you to dump heat when you’re on the move
- Updated fit for a relaxed, comfortable feel with plenty of mobility
- Total weight: 26 oz.
material choices
There are panels of GORE-TEX stretch material behind the shoulders of the Hudson to allow for a speedy shotgun mount and a free range of motion while retaining extreme water and wind protection. The panels don’t allow cold, wind, or water in although they vary drastically from the rest of the hard shell. The material feels more like a treated and stretchable waffle knit than your typical thick and smooth GORE-TEX. Being able to efficiently pull yourself back into the boat, reach for decoys, and mount your shotgun smoothly is a huge benefit of this jacket. I was impressed that these panels did not result in a cold spot and instead retained the integrity typical GORE-TEX performance.
Pockets
The Hudson features two open pockets on the chest to warm up your hands, two bellowed shell pockets that fit a full box of shells but lay flat when empty, and two zippered tuck-away call pockets on the exterior. There is also an interior zipper pocket over the left chest. The call pockets will keep your reeds from freezing and removable straps on the front of the coat allow you to secure calls for easy access. I would have appreciated two additional open pockets behind the bellowed shell pockets at the waist for an additional place to keep my hands warm, but all in all there is plenty of storage in this jacket.
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in the field testing
I took the Hudson duck hunting in freezing temperatures to test just how water and wind resistant it really is. The bay I was hunting was frozen over with about an inch of ice. Realistically, our prospects for killing ducks were not very good with the bay iced up, but it did make for ideal conditions to test my jacket. After the only other boat out there turned around with a busted prop, we hopped into the water to break up the ice for the boat. I trudged through mud and used my body weight to break the ice, so I was working up a sweat while splashing plenty of water against my coat. This shell operated beautifully, keeping the cold out without causing me to overheat. It was plenty breathable while I was in motion, but sealed against wind and ice.
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